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NBAFri 9 Oct, 20:00 United States time

Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls prediction

United Center

Memphis GrizzliesAway
118.1 : 121.4
projected points
Chicago BullsHome
42%Grizzlies
58%Bulls
Eagle safe pickGrizzlies +11.5
-297

Quick answer

Our prediction for Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls is Chicago Bulls to win, with a 58% chance. We project Memphis Grizzlies 118.1 and Chicago Bulls 121.4. Our best bet is Grizzlies +11.5 at -297.

Prediction
Chicago Bulls to win
Chance
58%
Projected score
Memphis Grizzlies 118, Chicago Bulls 121
Projected total
239.5 points
Best bet
Grizzlies +11.5 at -297

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

✓

Eagle safe pick

Grizzlies +11.5
75% chanceFair price -2971 unit
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Eagle bold pick

Grizzlies to win
37% chanceFair price +1731 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Chicago Bulls 58% and Memphis Grizzlies 42%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Chicago Bulls won 2 of their last 5 and Memphis Grizzlies won 0 of their last 5. Chicago Bulls come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Chicago Bulls won 2 of their last 7 games at home. Memphis Grizzlies won 0 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Chicago Bulls score 118.3 points a game and let in 126.2. Memphis Grizzlies score 111.6 and let in 129.6. Their recent games average 244.4 and 241.2 points in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Chicago Bulls won 1 and Memphis Grizzlies won 1. The last one ended Memphis Grizzlies 125, Chicago Bulls 124.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Grizzlies +11.5 has a 75% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Bullsrest between games-3%
  • Grizzliesrest between games-3%
Corrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls: Chicago Bulls are favourites

The big picture

Chicago Bulls host Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA on Fri 9 Oct, 20:00 at United Center. Our prediction for Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls is Chicago Bulls to win, with a 58% chance. We project Memphis Grizzlies 118.1 and Chicago Bulls 121.4. Our best bet is Grizzlies +11.5 at -297.

Chicago Bulls form

Chicago Bulls have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 2365 points scored and 2524 conceded. At home they have 2 wins and 5 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, W, L, newest first.

Memphis Grizzlies form

Memphis Grizzlies have 2 wins and 18 losses in their last 20 games, with 2232 points scored and 2591 conceded. Away from home they have 0 wins and 10 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Chicago Bulls won 1, Memphis Grizzlies won 1. Last time out it finished Memphis Grizzlies 125, Chicago Bulls 124.

Our call

We expect Memphis Grizzlies to score about 118.1 points and Chicago Bulls about 121.4. That points to Chicago Bulls to win. Our safest bet is Grizzlies +11.5 at -297. Our bold bet is Grizzlies to win at +173.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

BullsGrizzlies
Games played2020
Wins62
Losses1418
Points scored23652232
Points conceded25242591
Scored per game118.3111.6
Conceded per game126.2129.6
Home record2W 5L2W 8L
Away record4W 9L0W 10L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Bulls spreadCoversFair
Bulls -9.531%+222
Bulls -6.540%+150
Bulls -3.549%+102
Bulls -0.559%-144
Bulls +2.568%-212
Total pointsOverUnder
233.563%37%
236.557%43%
239.550%50%
242.543%57%
245.537%63%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Bulls +3.5 wins if Bulls win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls?

Our prediction for Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls is Chicago Bulls to win, with a 58% chance. We project Memphis Grizzlies 118.1 and Chicago Bulls 121.4. Our best bet is Grizzlies +11.5 at -297.

What is the projected score for Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls?

We project Memphis Grizzlies 118.1 and Chicago Bulls 121.4, about 239.5 points in total.

How are Chicago Bulls playing?

Chicago Bulls have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 2365 points scored and 2524 conceded. At home they have 2 wins and 5 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, W, L, newest first.

How are Memphis Grizzlies playing?

Memphis Grizzlies have 2 wins and 18 losses in their last 20 games, with 2232 points scored and 2591 conceded. Away from home they have 0 wins and 10 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, L, L, newest first.

What happened when Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies last met?

It ended Memphis Grizzlies 125, Chicago Bulls 124. In the last 2 meetings Chicago Bulls won 1 and Memphis Grizzlies won 1.

What is the best bet for Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls?

Grizzlies +11.5 at -297, with a 75% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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