Bulls Host the Grizzlies in Non-Conference Play
Matchup Information
Memphis Grizzlies (9-7, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (7-10, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -5.5; over/under is 242.5
Team Statistics
The Bulls are 2-5 in home games. Chicago allows 122.8 points to opponents and has been outscored by 6.2 points per game.
The Grizzlies have gone 3-4 away from home. Memphis is fourth in the league scoring 118.9 points per game while shooting 47.6%.
3-Point Shooting
The Bulls average 16.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.1 more made shots on average than the 14.1 per game the Grizzlies give up. The Grizzlies average 12.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.8 fewer makes per game than the Bulls give up.
Top Performers
Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Bulls.
Scotty Pippen Jr. is shooting 44.9% and averaging 11.6 points for the Grizzlies.
Last 10 Games
Bulls: 4-6, averaging 117.7 points, 42.4 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 7.9 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 125.2 points per game.
Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 119.4 points, 48.3 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 8.7 steals and 8.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.4 points.
Injuries
Bulls: Adama Sanogo: day to day (knee), Patrick Williams: day to day (foot), Lonzo Ball: out (wrist).
Grizzlies: Ja Morant: day to day (hip), Zach Edey: out (ankle), Marcus Smart: day to day (illness), Vince Williams Jr.: out (ankle), GG Jackson II: out (foot).
Conclusion
The Bulls and Grizzlies will face off in a non-conference matchup on Saturday. The Grizzlies have been strong on the road, while the Bulls have struggled at home. The teams will look to their top performers, Nikola Vucevic and Scotty Pippen Jr., to lead them to victory.
FAQs
* What is the current record of the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls?
+ Memphis Grizzlies: 9-7
+ Chicago Bulls: 7-10
* What is the betting line for the game?
+ Grizzlies -5.5; over/under is 242.5
* Who are the top performers for the Bulls and Grizzlies?
+ Bulls: Nikola Vucevic
+ Grizzlies: Scotty Pippen Jr.
