Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24
At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (7-10) will host the Grizzlies (9-7) in a non-conference matchup. Memphis is favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 243.
This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago. The Bulls are 7th in the Eastern Conference, while the Grizzlies are 9th in the Western Conference.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5
This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 154-118 in favor of the Grizzlies.
- Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1% and knocking down 18 threes.
Will the Grizzlies Find a Way to Win in Chicago?
With a 117-111 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, the Grizzlies improved to 9-7 on the season. Memphis, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.
Memphis took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the 76ers 32-22. They entered the 4th quarter with a 90-81 lead, but the 76ers went on an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 115-101 to 126-101.
The Grizzlies shot 48.2% from the field and knocked down 19 threes at a 44.2% clip in their win over the 76ers. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 25 points, while Desmond Bane added 21 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 45.5%.
Jaylen Wells contributed 14 points, with 8 coming in the opening quarter. Bane had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 11 points, and Jake LaRavia added 7 of his 11 points in the 4th.
Defensively, the Grizzlies had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the 76ers to 22 points, which helped them secure a 117-111 win. Overall, Memphis allowed 111 points on 44% shooting from the field.
The Grizzlies limited the 76ers to 11 made threes on 33% shooting from beyond the arc. Memphis also recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
Can the Chicago Offense Score Enough at Home?
Chicago improved to 7-10 this season after a 136-122 win over the Hawks on Friday, November 22nd. The Bulls, who were +2.5 point underdogs at home, not only won but covered the spread.
Chicago took control early, leading 28-25 after the 1st quarter and 58-51 at halftime. A big 3rd quarter, where they outscored Atlanta 41-33, put them ahead 99-84 going into the 4th. Although the Hawks edged the Bulls 38-37 in the final period, Chicago held on for the win. The game’s total of 258 points went over the O/U line of 246.5 by 11.5 points.
The Bulls shot 57% from the field and knocked down 19 threes at a 44.2% clip in their 136-122 win over the Hawks. Zach LaVine led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency.
Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each added 20 points, with White dishing out 9 assists. Dosunmu shot 80% from the field, while White contributed 10 points in the 3rd quarter.
Defensively, the Bulls were solid in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 25 and 26 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 4th, giving up 38 points. Despite that, they limited the Hawks’ three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 29% shooting.
Chicago sent Atlanta to the line 19 times, where the Hawks made 14 free throws. The Bulls grabbed 36 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also contributed with 8 steals and 10 blocked shots.