The 25-13 Memphis Grizzlies will hit the highway to face the 23-15 Chicago Bulls in an NBA pro basketball game on Saturday night. Tip off time from Chicago is set for 8PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by NBA TV.
The NBA odds in this game will come out on Saturday afternoon as Zach Randolph is listed as questionable with a back injury for Memphis. Luol Deng is also probable with a hamstring issue.
The teams met back on December 17th and it was the Grizzlies with the 80-71 home win as a -6 ½ point betting favorite. The game ended under 179 points.
The Grizzlies are 10-8 on the road this season. The team broke a three game losing streak by defeating the Sacramento Kings last night 85-69 as a -9 ½ point betting favorite. The total came in at under 190 ½ points. Memphis a good defensive team limited the Kings to just 30 points at the half and 34% shooting for the game. Memphis made under 44% from the floor and survived 17 turnovers. Marc Gasol had 18 points and 10 boards. Zach Randolph did not play with his ailing back. Four Grizzlies starters played 36 minutes or more last night.
The Bulls are 11-10 on their home court. They are winners of three straight games since a 16 point loss to Phoenix. They come home off the 100-99 road overtime win last night against the Boston Celtics as a +2 point underdog. The total landed over 181 ½ points. Chicago enjoyed a 48% shooting night on the road in the win but had to survive 21 turnovers. They held the Celtics to under 42% shooting. Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 20 rebounds. The Bulls without Derrick Rose in the lineup has leaned on a good defense. They are in the top four in the NBA in points allowed and defensive field goal percentage.
