The Memphis Grizzlies (26-25) host the Chicago Bulls (22-30) Monday at the FedExForum for a 9 p.m. ET game. Below, we analyze the Bulls-Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
Chicago dropped its second straight game last night to the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-117 as 3.5-point road favorites.
This is the final of a five-game road trip for the Bulls, who split the first four 2-2 overall and against the spread.
Memphis also lost last night for a second consecutive game, to the Indiana Pacers, 132-125 as 3.5-point home favorites.
The Grizzlies 5-3 overall and 6-2 ATS in the past two weeks with three straight impressive road wins against the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks from April 4-7.
The Bulls have won and covered their last six meetings with the Grizzlies, but they haven’t played since Dec. 2019.
Bulls at Grizzlies: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:40 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Bulls +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Grizzlies -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Bulls +2.5 (-110) | Grizzlies -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Bulls at Grizzlies: Key injuries
Bulls
- SG Garrett Temple (hamstring) questionable
Grizzlies
- PG De’Anthony Melton (leg) probable
- SF Justise Winslow (quadriceps) probable
- PF Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) out
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Bulls at Grizzlies: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Grizzlies 120, Bulls 114
Money line (ML)
PASS with a slight “lean” to the Grizzlies (-140) because I’d entertain putting them in a parlay with the Philadelphia 76ers’ money line but probably wouldn’t lay the -140 with Memphis.
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Against the spread (ATS)
BET GRIZZLIES -2.5 (-110) for 1 unit because Chicago has to be road weary and Memphis could be getting back a couple of quality role players.
The Bulls have done a lot of traveling lately, and this will be their ninth road game in the last 10. The Grizzlies have the third-highest scoring bench in the Association.
Also, Chicago has been terrible this season against teams top-10 in defensive efficiency. According to CleaningTheGlass.com, the Bulls are 1-15 overall with the second-worst points per 100 possessions differential and second-worst ATS margin vs. top-10 defenses.
Finally, Memphis beats up on Eastern Conference opponents; the Grizzlies are 15-7 ATS with a plus-3.3-point ATS margin vs. non-conference opponents.
Over/Under (O/U)
Slight “LEAN” to the OVER 228.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit because both teams are top-10 in pace.
Plus Memphis’ offense should have a lot of success vs. Chicago, but the Grizzlies’ defense has gotten lit up recently by above-average 3-point shooting teams, which the Bulls are as well.
The Grizzlies are first in points off of turnovers and paint points per game while the Bulls allow the third-most points off of turnovers and fourth-most paint points per game.
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