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The Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies meet for the second time this season when the two teams collide at FedExForum.
Two fast-paced and defensively shy teams go head-to-head, and my Bulls vs. Grizzlies predictions expect the scoreboard to light up in Bluff City.
Here are my best free NBA picks for this cross-conference matchup on Saturday, March 28.
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Bulls vs Grizzlies predictionBulls vs Grizzlies best bet: Over 245 (-110)
Fast-paced game? Check. Lackluster defense? Check. Young teams constantly rotating players with monitored minutes? Check, check, and check.
Tonight’s matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies is going to be full of points, and I’m hammering the Over.
The Bulls have hit the Over in 21 of 35 road games, including a 7-4 mark to the Over as the road favorite. The Grizzlies are 18-17 to the Over at home. Chicago has hit the Over in three straight games, and Memphis has done so in two of its last three.
Over the last 10 games, the Bulls have allowed the third-most points per game at 128.1, while the Grizzlies have surrendered the fourth-most at 126.4. In that span, Chicago’s 120.7 defensive rating ranks 24th, and Memphis’ 125.1 defensive rating ranks 28th.
Chicago sports the fastest pace across the last 10 games at 104.8, while Memphis isn’t far behind in ninth with a 101.1 pace.
Injuries have decimated both teams, and both are playing the second legs of back-to-back sets, but fatigue isn’t something I’m worried about. Memphis players rarely sniff 30 minutes these days, and the roster is one of the youngest in the Association.
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Chicago is going deep down the bench, so the available players should all have relatively fresh legs.
Bulls vs Grizzlies same-game parlay
The Grizzlies are just 9-12 ATS as the home underdog, but the Bulls are 1-10 ATS as the road favorite. This should be a competitive game, and the home team can keep it close.
Josh Giddey has dished 12+ dimes in six of his last nine games and three of his last four. He handed out 13 assists in his first matchup with the Grizzlies, who have allowed the sixth-most assists per game across their last 10.
Bulls vs Grizzlies SGP
Josh Giddey Over 11.5 assists
Our “from downtown” SGP: Giddey-Up!
Giddey has five triple-doubles across his last 12 outings, including one against the Grizzlies. He’s doing it all for Chicago right now, and another triple-double is within reach in this favorable spot.
Matas Buzelis has averaged 21.8 points and 7.1 boards across his last 10 games with one double-double to his credit. Over the last 10 games, Memphis has allowed the most rebounds at a whopping 51.1.
GG Jackson is averaging 22.5 points and rebounds in 12 March games. That number is up to 24.7 across his last three games, and he’s hit the Over twice in that span. Jackson leads the Grizzlies in points and is second in minutes over his last three.
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Bulls vs Grizzlies SGP
Josh Giddey triple-double
Matas Buzelis double-double
GG Jackson Over 23.5 points+rebounds
Bulls vs Grizzlies odds
Spread: Bulls -3.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +3.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Bulls -170 | Grizzlies +145
Over/Under: Over 245 | Under 245
Bulls vs Grizzlies betting trend to know
The Chicago Bulls are 1-10 ATS as the road favorite. Find more NBA betting trends for Bulls vs. Grizzlies.
How to watch Bulls vs Grizzlies
Location
FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Date
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Tip-off
8:00 p.m. ET
TV
CHSN, FDSN SE-MEM
Bulls vs Grizzlies latest injuries
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