Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 10-28-24 NBA Picks

The Chicago Bulls travel to the FedExForum to battle the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Pick.

The Chicago Bulls have lost two of their first three games of the season and they will be hoping for a better performance after getting thrashed by the Thunder in a 114-95 home defeat on Saturday. Zach LaVine led the team with 22 points, nine rebounds and three assists, Nikola Vucevic added 18 points with 13 rebounds and two assists while Josh Giddey chipped in with 13 points, seven rebounds and four assists but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Bulls shot a miserable 34 percent from the field and 15 of 53 from the 3-point line as they managed just 18 points in the second quarter to trail by as many as 25 points which was way too much to overcome with the bench providing no support. Ayo Dosunmu had a night to forget as he finished with just three points on one of 11 shooting off the bench.

Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies will be aiming for a second straight victory after taking down the in-form Magic in a 124-111 home win on Saturday. Santi Aldama led the team with 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists off the bench, Jay Huff added 18 points on seven of nine shooting, Ja Morant tallied 16 points with 10 assists while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 53 percent from the field and 13 of 34 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 69 points in the first half and never looked in danger after taking an early 29-point lead. The Grizzlies will be delighted with the production from their bench players in this game, but I think the best part of the win was the fact that Jackson Jr was able to take the court and play solid minutes.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

• The Grizzlies have won each of their last nine home games against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The Bulls have lost eight of their last nine road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Grizzlies’ last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of the Bulls’ last six night games against the Grizzlies following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.

The Bulls don’t have a single player listed on the injury report, while the Grizzlies are keeping eyes on Ja Morant and John Konchar who are both listed as questionable for this one. The Bulls have shown a glimpse of their potential so far this season, but they are coming into this one fresh off an ugly loss to the Thunder, while the Grizzlies just took down the Magic in a confidence building win on Saturday. This is definitely a game where you want to check the lineups before tipoff, but assuming that Morant suits up, I will take the Grizzlies to stay hot with a win and cover here.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: Memphis -7.5

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