The NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls will be on Thursday (5/12/2019) at 12:10PM AEDT and we take a look at the odds for both teams. The Bulls go into the game as favourites.
When: Thursday December 5th at 12:10PM AEDT
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Preview:
The Bulls have been awful in the early-going, managing a 7-14 record despite a cakewalk schedule. Things admittedly haven’t been any better in Memphis, who actually enter this contest at only 6-14.
Nevertheless, I still intend to take the Grizzlies here, getting a relatively healthy 6 points. This is a terrible spot for Chicago, their first game back home after an extended West Coast trip.
Their body clocks are completely out of sync and they’re likely vulnerable to begin this homestand. They’ve also been terrible after a win this season, an indicator that Jim Boylen probably isn’t doing a great job.
I’ve backed the Grizzlies a lot this season but they’re often catching some big spreads and they tend to play very hard. They’ve got some definite matchup advantages here, especially on the interior against a weak Bulls frontcourt.
They also enter this clash largely healthy, with both Valanciunas and Anderson expected to return here. I’ve loved what I’ve seen from Ja Morant in the early-going and he has a favourable matchup against Chicago’s terrible perimeter defence.
I don’t anticipate Memphis being too fatigued here, with this being the first game of their road trip and a relatively short flight. This should give them a noticeable energy advantage, allowing them to push the pace in transition.
While Chicago is probably the slightly better side, the situational spot really favours Memphis in this one. I think they’re very live underdogs here, but the prospect of 6 points is too good to ignore.
Odds:
Tip: Chicago Bulls at $1.40
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
