Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies prediction, preview and picks for October 28, 2024

Game: Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Date: Monday, October 28, 2024

Location: FedExForum in Memphis, TN

TV: FanDuel Sports Network

Odds/point distribution: Chicago (+7.5)

The Memphis Grizzlies (2-1) will try to beat the Chicago Bulls (1-2) on Monday at FedExForum. Memphis is the favorite by 7.5 points. The total number is 233.

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The Bulls took on the Thunder and lost 114-95 in their last game. Chicago finished the contest with a 34.8% FG percentage (32 of 92) and converted 15 of its 53 long-range shots. The Bulls converted 16 of their 22 attempts, a rate of 72.7%. In terms of getting boards, they collected 44 total, including 9 on offense. They also spent 21 dimes, had 26 turnovers and 15 steals for this game. As for defense, Chicago allowed the opposing team to shoot 42.1% from the floor on 45 of 107 shots. Oklahoma City dished out 23 assists and had 6 steals in the contest. Additionally, Oklahoma City collected 37 rebounds (13 offensive, 24 defensive) and added 5 kills. Oklahoma City finished the contest shooting 80.0% at the free throw line, knocking down 16 of its 20 attempts. They also shot 8 out of 40 from distance. In terms of personal fouls, the Bulls finished with 18 and the Thunder finished with 19 personal fouls.

Zach LaVine is one of the players who played a role in this match. LaVine finished the contest with a shooting percentage of 46.2% and also received three assists. He was on the hardwood for 34 minutes and collected 9 rebounds. He left the arena with 22 points on 6 of 13 shooting.

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Chicago enters this game with a 1-2 record on the season. They are averaging 113.0 points per game (14th in the NBA) and are shooting 43.8% from the field. The Bulls are shooting 34.3% from 3-point land (46 of 134) and 75.7% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Chicago is collecting 51.3 rebounds per game and is averaging 79 dimes so far this season, ranking them 5th in the league in passing. They have the ball 19.0 times per game and as a unit they commit 17.3 fouls per game.

Defensively, the Bulls are capable of forcing 12.3 turnovers and committing 16.3 personal fouls on a nightly basis. They are shooting 29.9% from beyond the arc while ranking 24th in basketball in PPG allowed (119.7). The Bulls are giving up an opponent FG percentage of 45.8% (136 of 297) and are collecting 47.7 rebounds per game as a team. With 74 goals conceded this season, they rank 23rd in basketball when it comes to providing assists to their opponents.

The last time they took the court, the Grizzlies won at the Magic by a final score of 124-111. The Grizzlies were able to collect 45 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 54 in this game. They gave up the ball 14 times and had 12 steals in the contest. The Magic picked up 19 fouls for the match, which put the Grizzlies at the free throw line for 24 attempts. They managed 19 free throw attempts, which corresponds to a rate of 79.2%. When shooting from beyond the arc, Memphis failed on 13 of 34 attempts (38.2%). At the end of this game, the Grizzlies were able to finish this game shooting 46-86 from the field, giving them a shooting percentage of 53.5%. The Grizzlies allowed the Magic to thwart 37 of their 87 field attempts, giving them a shooting percentage of 42.5% for the game. With 17 of 48 hits, they achieved a distance rate of 35.4% and finished the game with 20 of 28 hits at the free throw line (71.4%). In terms of team rebounds, Memphis allowed Orlando a total of 61 points (11 on offense).

Santi Aldama played for the Grizzlies in this match. He knocked down 9 of 12 balls in the contest, for a field goal percentage of 75.0%, and grabbed 7 total rebounds. Aldama scored a total of 22 points and contributed 5 assists in his 28 minutes of play for this game.

Memphis has a 2-1 record this season. The Grizzlies commit 28.0 fouls per game and shoot 69.6% from the free throw line. They earn an assist 30.0 times per game (2nd in the NBA) and convert it 16.7 times per contest. Memphis has scored a total of 358 points this season (119.3 per contest) and is averaging 42.0 points per contest. On offense, the Grizzlies have a shooting percentage of 47.4%, which ranks 10th in the league.

The Grizzlies defensively are 26th in the league with 121.0 points. They are able to force 18.3 TOs per game and allow teams to shoot 44.4% from the floor (9th in the league). The Memphis defense is allowing 37.6% three-point shots (44 of 117) and opponents are knocking down 72.5% of their foul shots. They allow 20.7 dimes and 51.3 rebounds per night, which are 3rd and 28th in basketball.

Who will win the NBA game against the spread tonight?

Guy Bruhn's pick: Take Memphis (-7.5)

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