Memphis Grizzlies @ Chicago Bulls Picks and Predictions - March 16th 2026

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This matchup is set for for Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Memphis Grizzlies (25-57) at Chicago Bulls (31-51). Bulls carry a 7-point spread, with 244 posted on the total. With the total this high, pace and shot volume become central to the betting read.

Recent combined scoring sits around 229.2 points versus a posted total of 244. That gives totals bettors a quick reality check before locking in a side or total. The goal from here is simple: turn the market into a usable betting read by checking the spread, total, key matchup points, injuries, and props, and if you are still choosing where to bet, our top NBA betting sites guide helps you shop for the right book and price.

NBA odds and lines for Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls

For Memphis Grizzlies, the last-five snapshot is compact but telling: last-five ATS: 2-3-0 with another clue in average margin: -48. For a fast read before tip, lean on latest Memphis Grizzlies odds and keep it updated.

For the home side, the first check is last-five ATS: 3-2-0, then you can layer in a broader view using last-five over-under: 2-3-0. Because numbers often arrive late, keep latest Chicago Bulls odds open as a steady page for final pricing.

Monday, March 16, 2026 • 8:00 PM ET • CHSN

Money Line +235 -275

Spread -6.5 -102 7.5 -102

Over/Under -110

Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls Trends and Momentum: Last 5 Record and Last 10 Scoring Profile

Chicago Bulls enters with the steadier five-game stretch at 2-3 compared with Memphis Grizzlies at 0-5. over the last 10, the splits are not totally filled in, so keep it as a quick momentum read.

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Grizzlies at Bulls Series History and Last Meeting

The last time these teams met, the basic snapshot was Grizzlies edging 124-121 with a 3 gap. The table below sets that outcome in the larger series context.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Out, Questionable, and Impact

When health doubts touch both sides, the rotation math changes possession to possession, and closing decisions can come down to who can handle their normal load. I trust the team with steady roles, because the chain reaction is real when multiple minutes buckets are missing. For a broader postseason snapshot, see NBA Finals lines.

Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls Key Players by Usage%: Top 3 Per Team

The top usage driver here is Ty Jerome (Memphis Grizzlies), and the table below connects that workload to the same production and efficiency markers. Their brief summary: Min 23, Usage% 32.8, 19.7 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 5.7 APG, TS% 61.6, eFG% 57.2, +/- -3, and TO/G 1.8.

Memphis Grizzlies features Ty Jerome (32.8), Ja Morant (32.6), and Jaren Jackson Jr. (25.7), and Chicago Bulls features Coby White (27.3), Collin Sexton (26.3), and Josh Giddey (24.6), and this readout highlights where the first reads come from. A more concentrated top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a flat top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Advanced Betting Trends: ATS and Totals

Memphis Grizzlies is at 50% ATS and Chicago Bulls is at 50%. On totals, Over % sits at 50% for Memphis Grizzlies and 50% for Chicago Bulls. If the pace spikes, the higher Over % side is better suited to keep the scoreboard moving.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Prediction and Betting Outlook

• Game script (pace): If Chicago Bulls is able to push tempo, Memphis Grizzlies wants to slow the game and make every trip a decision. That early tempo tell often tracks what the total turns into.
• Efficiency edge (side): The baseline numbers leans toward Chicago Bulls if it keeps the possession math cleaner and avoids giveaways. A handful of extra looks can swing the side.
• Late filters (availability + market): Make the final pass on who is in and how the spot sets up, since role changes can change the late-game script quickly. Market movement is a prompt to double-check the matchup assumptions rather than forcing a narrative.