Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls Free Prediction 12/04/19

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The Memphis Grizzlies (6-14) will travel to the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls (7-14). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, and will air on Fox Sports – Southeast.

Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls ATS Odds

The Bulls were victorious over the Sacramento Kings in their last contest, 113-106, despite being 4.5-point underdogs. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, were defeated by the Indiana Pacers, 117-104, and were unable to cover as 9-point underdogs. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Chicago game went 6.5 points over the projected point total of 212.5, while the Memphis game went 4 points over the projected point total of 217.

The Bulls knocked down 25 of their 29 free throws (86.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.587 (above their season average of 0.490). Memphis, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (18-19; 94.7 percent). Chicago’s Zach LaVine had a solid performance, contributing 28 points. Meanwhile, Jaren Jackson Jr. played a pivotal role for Memphis with 31 points.

In their first matchup this year, LaVine led the Bulls to a 110-102 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 37 points. Chicago covered as a 2-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 212 points, which was under the projected point total of 224. The Bulls’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Grizzlies. Chicago had a rate of 11.2, while Memphis posted a mark of 14.9.

Vegas is known to place the total high when the Grizzlies are involved, as 55.0 percent of their games have gone under the total. Memphis comes into the contest with records of 6-14 straight up (SU) and 8-12 against the spread (ATS).

Bulls games also have a slight tendency to finish under the total (52.4 percent). Further, Chicago is 7-14 SU and 9-12 ATS.

It could be a difficult game for Chicago on the offensive glass. The Bulls are among the league’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 23rd in offensive rebounding percentage at 22.1 percent. Meanwhile, Memphis ranks eighth in the NBA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 78.2 percent. Ball security could be troublesome for the Grizzlies. They rank 23rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.8 percent), while the Bulls force the most turnovers in the league (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.3 percent).

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Chicago Bulls ATS Pick

Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Bulls, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Bulls average 35.4 three pointers per game, which ranks ninth in the league. The Grizzlies rank 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (35.6).
  • Chicago averages 21.9 points off turnovers per game, which ranks first in the league. Memphis ranks last in points off turnovers allowed per game (20.2).
  • The Bulls rank first in steals per game (9.7) while the Grizzlies rank 20th (7.4).
  • Memphis ranks third in assists per game (26.6) while Chicago ranks 21st (22.9).
  • Memphis ranks fourth in fast break points per game (16.0) while Chicago ranks 21st in fast break points allowed per game (14.0).
  • The Grizzlies rank first in points in the paint per game (53.6) while the Bulls rank 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (49.6).
  • The Grizzlies rank 11th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Bulls rank 28th (3.7).
  • Memphis averages 45.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. Chicago ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (48.7).
  • Chicago ranks sixth in second chance points per game (14.6) while Memphis ranks 27th in second chance points allowed per game (14.8).
  • When holding opponents below 100 points, Chicago is 2-0.
  • The Grizzlies are 6-10 when they score above 100 points, while the Bulls are 7-8.
  • Chicago is 4-6 ATS at home, while Memphis is 3-4 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone under in 4 of the Grizzlies’ 7 road games, while 5 of the Bulls’ 10 home games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Memphis and Chicago are both 2-3 ATS.
  • The Grizzlies have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Bulls have 3 unders and 2 overs
  • During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 109.2 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 114.8 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
  • The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 3.7 for the season.