Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction & H2H – Oсtober 13, 2024
Chicago Bulls
Memphis Grizzlies
In the framework of the NBA preseason, a match between Chicago and Memphis will take place on the night of Sunday, October 13th. The game is scheduled to start at 02:00 Central European Time. Experts from Dailysports have prepared a prediction for this match.
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is actively preparing for the new season, aiming to improve their performance after inconsistent results last season. Key players like Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan will continue to shape the team’s offense.
However, in preseason games, the coaching staff may give more playing time to younger players and those competing for rotation spots. The main focus is improving team coordination, especially in defense, which was a problematic area for the Bulls last season.
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is a team built around its leader, Ja Morant. However, the Grizzlies have depth in their roster and quality role players like Brandon Clarke and Desmond Bane, who can also take on leadership roles.
The preseason for Memphis began with a victory over Dallas, which the team secured in the second half. However, they then suffered a crushing defeat at home against Charlotte.
Match Facts
- Chicago has only won two games in regulation since the Summer League.
- Memphis has lost only two games since the Summer League in Las Vegas.
- Chicago averages 118 points per game at home, while Memphis averages 110 points per game on the road.
Player to Watch
Coby White was one of the Bulls' leaders last season and is looking to solidify his role. In the previous game against Cleveland, the American guard was the star of his team and became the top scorer of the match.
Head-to-Head
Both games between these teams last season ended in Chicago's favor, but in recent years, Memphis holds a slight advantage in their head-to-head encounters.
Prediction
The hosts are considered slight favorites, but the visitors have a strong roster as well. I expect an interesting and tense game and will bet on the total to be over 213 points.
