Grizzlies vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Bulls are -7.5 favorites vs. the Grizzlies
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBCH | BSSM

The Memphis Grizzlies visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Grizzlies vs Bulls Over/Under is 216.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Grizzlies are 17-24 against the spread, while the Bulls are 21-21 against the spread.


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Grizzlies vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Memphis Grizzlies+7.5 -105O 216.5 -110+240
Chicago Bulls -7.5 -115U 216.5 -110-300

Bulls vs Grizzlies Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Saturday‘s game with 77.5% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Grizzlies and Bulls, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Bulls vs Grizzlies Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 83 games (+19.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Team Total Under in 54 of their last 85 games (+18.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Game Total Under in 51 of their last 85 games (+14.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 away games (+13.10 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 85 games (+11.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 40 of their last 63 games (+14.95 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 75 games (+14.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 68 games (+14.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 49 of their last 82 games (+12.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 63 games (+12.25 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 17-24 (-9.45 Units / -20.91% ROI).

  • 15-26 against the Moneyline (-1.75 Units / -3.48% ROI)
  • 17-24 against the Over for game total points (-9.4 Units / -20.84% ROI)
  • 24-17 against the Under for game total points (+5.3 Units / 11.75% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 21-21 (-2.1 Units / -4.44% ROI).

  • 20-23 against the Moneyline (-0.55 Units / -0.93% ROI)
  • 21-21 against the Over for game total points (-2.1 Units / -4.44% ROI)
  • 21-21 against the Under for game total points (-2.1 Units / -4.44% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 81 games (-23.15 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 71 games (-23.10 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 71 games (-21.25 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-21.20 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 33 of their last 82 games (-21.05 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 85 games (-30.75 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 83 games (-28.40 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 81 games (-26.80 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 81 games (-26.05 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 85 games (-23.10 Units / -25% ROI)

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Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Grizzlies are winless (0-12) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .223

The Grizzlies were 1-8 (.111) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .188

The Grizzlies were 5-17 (.227) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .297

The Grizzlies were 26-11 (.703) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

The Bulls were 6-10 (.375) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Bulls are 3-9 (.250) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .428

The Bulls were 15-31 (.326) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .355

The Bulls are winless (0-17) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .086

Injury Report: Bulls vs. GrizzliesSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 20

  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out
  • Onuralp Bitim (Chicago Bulls): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies): Suspension, Out
  • Brandon Clarke (Memphis Grizzlies): Achilles, Out
  • Steven Adams (Memphis Grizzlies): Knee, Out For Season
  • Jake LaRavia (Memphis Grizzlies): Eye, Out
  • Marcus Smart (Memphis Grizzlies): Foot, Out
  • Luke Kennard (Memphis Grizzlies): Knee, Out

Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies had a TS% of 44% in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Grizzlies are shooting 43% (723/1,684) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Grizzlies had an eFG% of 47% in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Grizzlies are shooting 44% (1,602/3,652) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 20.5 points in the paint per game (882 points/43 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.3

The Bulls averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (400 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls have averaged 5.5 turnovers per game (237 turnovers/43 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls averaged 11.2 second chance points per game (459 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.4

Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies averaged 8.3 steals per game (680 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Grizzlies allowed opponents to shoot 44% (1,645/3,735) in the first half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 48%

The Grizzlies have allowed a TS% of 45% in close and late situations this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50%

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.3 blocks per game (257 blocks/41 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,958 rebounds/82 games) last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,481 rebounds/43 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Bulls averaged 7.9 steals per game (644 steals/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Bulls have allowed 43.9 points in the paint per game (1,888 points/43 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.3


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