The Memphis Grizzlies (18-45) look to snap their 14-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Chicago Bulls (21-42) at United Center. The game can be seen on Fox Sports – Southeast at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.
Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls Betting Prediction
The Grizzlies are hoping for a better outcome after their 100-98 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in their last matchup. Getting to the charity stripe was one of San Antonio’s largest advantages. They had 31 free throw attempts, while Memphis had just nine. Marc Gasol was Memphis’ leading scorer with 23 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Bulls played, they were beaten by the Boston Celtics, 105-89. Boston won the rebounding battle. The Celtics had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (41 vs. 29) and total rebounds (53 vs. 36). Denzel Valentine had a solid performance for Chicago, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
Opposite styles will be on display in this meeting. Chicago has preferred to play fast (seventh in possessions per game), while Memphis has been more half-court-oriented (30th in possessions per game).
Memphis heads into the game with records of 18-45 straight up (SU) and 27-33-3 against the spread (ATS). Of the Grizzlies’ 63 games, 36 have finished under the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Chicago owns records of 21-42 SU and 31-29-3 ATS. Contrary to Memphis, Bulls games have finished over the O/U total 52.4 percent of the time.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, the Grizzlies won 98-91. The Grizzlies knocked down 15 of their 18 free throws (83.3 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.1 vs. 26.9).
Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Bulls, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Memphis is 13-15-2 ATS on the road with 15 overs, 14 unders and 1 push.
At home, Chicago is 16-14-2 ATS with 18 unders and 14 overs.
When holding opponents under 100 points, Memphis is 11-10 and Chicago is 6-5.
The Grizzlies are 13-17 when they score over 100 points, while the Bulls are 19-20.
Memphis ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (21.2) while Chicago ranks 28th (25.4).
The Bulls rank seventh in rebounds per game (44.8) while the Grizzlies rank 28th (40.7).
Memphis ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (27.7) while Chicago ranks 28th (31.5).
The Grizzlies rank 10th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Bulls rank 26th (3.8).
Memphis ranks first in points allowed in the paint per game (41.4) while Chicago ranks 16th (44.8).
The Bulls rank third in steals allowed per game (7.0) while the Grizzlies rank 17th (7.9).
Memphis ranks 14th in points off turnovers per game (16.5) while Chicago ranks 25th (14.6).
The Bulls rank 14th in fast break points allowed per game (11.6) while the Grizzlies rank 25th (13.9).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Memphis is 3-1-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Chicago is 1-4 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 4.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 98.2 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 109.8 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
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