Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction and Preview | Oct. 28, 2024

The Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies matchup is one of the 11 NBA games scheduled for Monday. Chicago is off to a 1-2 start, while Memphis is 2-1.

The two teams have played each other 57 times, with Chicago holding a 32-25 lead. They met twice last season, as Chicago swept the series 2-0. In the most recent game on Feb. 8, Chicago got a 118-110 win. Former Bull DeMar DeRozan led the winning charge with 30 points. For Memphis, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 28 points.

Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies game details and odds

The Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT on Monday, Oct. 28, at FedExForum. The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Memphis and Chicago Sports Network. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Bulls (+205) vs. Grizzlies (-250)

Spread: Bulls (+7.5) vs. Grizzlies (-7.5)

Total (O/U): Bulls -110 (o234) vs. Grizzlies -110 (u234)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies preview

The Bulls haven’t gotten their season to the best start with losses against the New Orleans Pelicans and OKC Thunder. They did, however, beat the Milwaukee Bucks 133-122 on Friday.

Chicago is coming off of a 114-95 loss to OKC on Saturday. Zach LaVine had 22 points and nine rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic had 18 points and 13 rebounds. The Bulls were outplayed by OKC’s young core, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 23 points, Jalen Williams had 24 and Chet Holmgren had 21.

The Grizzlies had a season to forget in 2023-24 as injuries to Ja Morant and Marcus Smart derailed their playoff hopes. However, with a healthy roster, Memphis should be able to compete to come out of the West.

Morant Co. started the season with a close 126-124 win against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. They suffered a 128-108 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday but bounced back with a 124-111 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

Jaren Jackson Jr. got his first action of the season against Orlando after missing the preseason and the opening two games with a hamstring issue. He had 13 points in Saturday’s win.

Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies betting props

Zach LaVine’s points total is set at 19.5. He averages 24.7 points in three games and is expected to have another good offensive night against Memphis. In his career, he averages 21.8 points in 19 games against the Grizzlies.

Ja Morant’s points prop is set at 18.5. Morant averages 20.7 points this season. He isn’t off to the greatest of starts and is due for a big game. That should come against the Bulls. Bet on Morant to score over 18.5 points.

Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction

The Grizzlies are highly favored to win at home. While Chicago was able to sweep Memphis last season, it was mostly because of the Grizzlies’ injuries. Expect Ja Morant to lead his team to a big win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 234 points.