Grizzlies vs Bulls prediction NBA · Friday, October 9
FinalUnited Center · NBA TV, DAZN MEM
41% win MEMwin CHI 59%
FavoriteCHI
Projected margin3.0
Projected total237
ConfidenceLow
At a glance
The Chicago Bulls host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, October 9 at 8:00 PM ET at United Center in NBA action. Final score: Grizzlies 104 – Bulls 100. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Bulls a 59% chance to win: prediction missed.
The analysis Model
The Bulls are favored, but the gap isn't huge. The model projects Bulls 120 – 117 Grizzlies, a margin of about 3.0 points in favor of the Bulls and a total around 237 points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game. Early season: the numbers still lean heavily on last season, so confidence stays cautious.
- The Grizzlies need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
In points, positive = edge Bulls
Team strength (adjusted point differential)CHI -4.4 / MEM -5.1 per game
+0.7
Home-court advantageBulls at home
+2.3
Expected marginfor Bulls
+3.0
Scenarios
Bulls win by 10+
29%
Close game (margin ≤ 5)
30%
Grizzlies win by 10+
15%
Stat comparison Current season
MEMCHI
114.7116.3
120.7121.5
45.3 %42.1 %
39.1 %27.6 %
37.842.0
82.8 %78.6 %
50.044.8
25.024.4
6.39.0
6.34.8
15.517.8
Top performers
Grizzlies
Ty JeromeG · #216pts / gameTy JeromeG · #24assists
Karim LopezF · #356reboundsBulls
Caleb WilsonF · #821pts / game
Dailyn SwainG · #54assists
Leonard MillerF · #1111reboundsRecent form
Last 5 games (including preseason early in the season)
MEMNo games played yet.
CHINo games played yet.
MEM
Team comparison
| MEM | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | Record | 1-1 |
| 114.7 | Points scored / game | 116.3 |
| 120.7 | Points allowed / game | 121.5 |
| -5.1 | Adjusted margin / game | -4.4 |
| – | Current streak | – |
| – | Last 10 games | – |
| – | Home / road record | – |
| 25-57 (-6.0) | Last season | 31-51 (-5.2) |
| No | Played yesterday | No |
Injury report Grizzlies
No injuries reported.
Injury report Bulls
No injuries reported.
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data; early in the season they rely heavily on last season. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.