Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls 4/2/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Chicago Bulls
NBA: 3:30 PM EST
Apr. 02, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : MEM -2 ; O/U 225.5
The Memphis Grizzlies end a 3 game homestand Sunday afternoon with a game in Chicago, IL against the Chicago Bulls. Memphis comes into Sunday 21 games above .500 in the year after winning four the last five following a 14 point blowout win of the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Offensively Memphis is just enough scoring 108 points including 55 in the first half on 44.8% shooting in the Grizzlies knocked down nine long balls and 13 free throws as well. Defensively Memphis dominated allowing just 94 points on 37.8% shooting and forced 18 total turnovers in 48 minutes.
Desmond Bane led the show for the Memphis offense with 22 points and nine assists on 18 shots in 38 minutes of action. Xavier Tillman chipped in 14 points, while Dillion Brooks added twelve points on 11 shots as well. Luke Kennard carried the load off the Memphis bench with 17 points on eleven shots in 33 minutes of action.
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The Chicago Bulls go back home Sunday three games below .500 in the year after winning three the last five following a 30 point blowout victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Offensively Chicago shined making 51.1% of their shots and 41.9% from beyond the arc to score 121 points after a 62 point first half. Defensively Chicago was the better team as well allowing just 91 points on 45.5% shooting and the bulls won the rebounding battle by 6 over Charlotte.
DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine carry the Chicago offense pouring in a team high 23 points apiece, while big man Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and a team high 8 rebounds in 30 minutes of action. Patrick Williams led the way off the Chicago bench with 15 points on ten shots and 24 minutes of game time.
Recent Betting Trends:
Grizzlies are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Grizzlies are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Bulls are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Free Betting Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -2
The Memphis Grizzlies have already clinched a playoff spot and will not be worried about that anymore. However they do still have an outside shot at the #1 seed but want to hang onto the #2 seed. Look for Memphis to do enough Sunday to get the road win and cover as they continue their push to a top seed in the NBA Playoffs. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Grizzlies win and cover 114-103.