Bulls vs Grizzlies prediction NBA · Saturday, March 28
At a glance
The Memphis Grizzlies (24-49) host the Chicago Bulls (29-44) on Saturday, March 28 at 8:00 PM ET at FedExForum in NBA action. Final score: Bulls 124 – Grizzlies 125. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Grizzlies a 61% chance to win: prediction correct. This season, the Grizzlies are 13-23 at home and the Bulls are 11-24 on the road. Over the last 10 games: 1-9 for the Grizzlies and 3-7 for the Bulls (current streaks: Grizzlies L5, Bulls L2).
The analysis Model
The Grizzlies are favored, but the gap isn't huge. The model projects Grizzlies 119 – 115 Bulls, a margin of about 3.5 points in favor of the Grizzlies and a total around 234 points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game. The Grizzlies and the Bulls played yesterday: fatigue often shows in the fourth quarter.
- The Bulls need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
CHIMEM
Top performers
Bulls
Matas BuzelisF · #1429pts / game
Josh GiddeyG · #310assistsJosh GiddeyG · #313reboundsGrizzlies
Cedric CowardF · #2324pts / game
Walter Clayton Jr.G · #16assistsCedric CowardF · #239reboundsRecent form
CHIMEM
MEM
Team comparison
| CHI | MEM | |
|---|---|---|
| 29-44 | Record | 24-49 |
| 116.5 | Points scored / game | 116.0 |
| 120.7 | Points allowed / game | 118.8 |
| -3.6 | Adjusted margin / game | -2.4 |
| L2 | Current streak | L5 |
| 3-7 | Last 10 games | 1-9 |
| 11-24 road | Home / road record | 13-23 home |
| 39-43 (-1.6) | Last season | 48-34 (+4.9) |
| Yes | Played yesterday | Yes |
Injury report Bulls
Injury report Grizzlies
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.