Chicago Bulls at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Memphis Grizzlies (18-33) welcome the Chicago Bulls (24-27) to FedExForum Thursday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Bulls vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Bulls lead 1-0 after a 125-96 win Jan. 20 as a 7.5-point home favorite

Memphis is coming off a 123-113 road loss to the New York Knicks Tuesday, covering as a 13-point underdog. The Grizzlies have lost 6 straight games yet are 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in those. They are 24-27 ATS on the season.

The Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 129-123 Tuesday, covering as a 4.5-point home underdog. Chicago has traded off winning and losing over its last 6, covering in each win and failing to cover in each loss. The Bulls are 26-24-1 ATS on the season. They are led by G DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 22.3 points per game.

Bulls at Grizzlies odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:32 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Grizzlies +194 (bet $100 to win $194)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls -6 (-110) | Grizzlies +6 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Bulls at Grizzlies key injuries

Bulls

G Alex Caruso (adductor) probable
G Zach LaVine (ankle) out
G Coby White (ankle) probable
F Patrick Williams (midfoot) out

Grizzlies

G Desmond Bane (ankle) out
F Jaren Jackson Jr. (hip) questionable
G Ja Morant (shoulder) out
F Marcus Smart (finger) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bulls at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 111, Grizzlies 107

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bulls are a strong favorite and will have a far superior talent advantage in this game with DeRozan active. However, they are too expensive to play on the moneyline.

Against the spread

BET GRIZZLIES +6 (-110).

The Grizzlies have not won lately, losing 6 in a row, but they have covered 3 of their last 4 games at home. They have lost 3 straight at home, but are 2-1 ATS in those games. Memphis is 7-2 ATS in its last 9, many of which were without its star players like it will be Thursday.

On the other hand, the Bulls have been consistently inconsistent. They are primed to not cover, as per the trends in their last 7 games. And without Williams and LaVine they may be hurting for efficiency on the offensive end.

Given the recent trends, back GRIZZLIES +6 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 216.5 (-108).

The Bulls have gone Over in 4 straight games, scoring at least 115 points while allowing at least 110 in each. They have gone Over in 4 of their last 6 and are 26-24-1 O/U on the season, so both recent and season-long trends suggest the Over.

Memphis is just 21-30 O/U on the season but has gone Over in 2 straight and has allowed at least 120 points in 3 straight games. Its defense isn't the same with Jackson Jr. or Bane on the court. With Bane and Morant out, it wouldn't be shocking to see the questionable Jackson Jr. sit.

Considering his potential absence and the Bulls' recent play, take OVER 216.5 (-108).

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