Memphis Grizzlies (41-20) vs. Chicago Bulls (39-21)
February 26, 2022 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +1; Over/Under: +236
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The Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls meet Saturday in NBA action at the United Center. The Memphis Grizzlies look for a win after winning 10 of their last 14 games. The Chicago Bulls look to build on their six-game winning streak.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 113.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.1 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 26.7 points and 6.8 assists, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 18.4 points and 3.3 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Jaren Jackson Jr. is dishing 1.1 assists. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49 rebounds per game.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 112.6 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 28.3 points and 5.1 assists, while Zach LaVine is averaging 24.5 points and 4.9 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Coby White is dishing 2.8 assists. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
The Grizzlies are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games and 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games overall. The Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The over is 8-1 in Grizzlies last 9 overall. The over is 9-4 in Bulls last 13 overall. The under is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings.
The Memphis Grizzlies have been ridiculous both SU and ATS, and they’re not a team I’m eager to bet against in any role. However, this line is showing no respect to a good Bulls team that’s won six straight and is winning their last five by an average of 7.8 points. Also, let’s not forget Morant got hurt Thursday night and couldn’t walk right, so who knows how he’ll look tonight. This line is confusing. Give me the Bulls and the free point.
