The Chicago Bulls (26-27) kick off a 3-game road trip on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies (32-21). Tip-off from FedEx Forum in Memphis is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bulls have won and covered 3 games in a row. They beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-104 at home on Monday as 9.5-point favorites. The road has been a different story for Chicago, however, as it has won just once in the last 5 games away from home.
The 1st-place Grizzlies have dropped 3 in a row, and Memphis has failed to cover 3 in a row, while going just 2-8 ATS in the last 10 games overall. The Grizzlies lost 106-103 at home Sunday as 1.5-point favorite against the Toronto Raptors.
This is the 1st of 2 scheduled regular-season meetings, with the teams to meet each other against April 2 in Chicago.
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Bulls at Grizzlies odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 7:07 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +255 (bet $100 to win $255) | Grizzlies -310 (bet $310 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +7.5 (-105) | Grizzlies -7.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Bulls key injuries
Bulls
- G Alex Caruso (foot) questionable
Grizzlies
- G Dillon Brooks (suspension) out
- G Ja Morant (wrist) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bulls at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 114, Grizzlies 110
Moneyline
The BULLS (+255) are a value play for a chance to more than double up.
The Grizzlies (-310) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s risky business with Morant potentially sidelined, and Brooks on the shelf serving the final game of a suspension.
Against the spread
BULLS +7.5 (-105) is the play, with or without Morant in the lineup for the Grizzlies -7.5 (-115).
Chicago has covered in 4 of the last 5 games overall, while going 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 when playing on no rest. It is also 5-1 ATS in the last 6 against teams with a winning overall record.
Over/Under
UNDER 233.5 (-115) is the lean, and it’s worth playing at a half-unit. If Morant is officially ruled out before tip-off, go a little heavier on the Under.
The Under has ruled the day for Chicago lately, going 7-2 in the last 9 games overall, while cashing in 5 of the last 6 on the road. The Under is 10-4 in the last 14 games in the second end of a back-to-back situation, too.
The Under has been a frequent happening for the Grizz lately, too, going 8-1 in the last 9 games overall, and 3-1-1 in the last 5 against teams with a losing overall mark.
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