Who’s Playing
Chicago @ Memphis
Current Records: Chicago 26-27; Memphis 32-21
What to Know
The Chicago Bulls haven’t won a game against the Memphis Grizzlies since Dec. 4 of 2019, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Tuesday. Chicago might have tired legs after a contest yesterday as they head on the road against Memphis at 8 p.m. ET Feb. 7 at FedExForum. The Bulls should still be feeling good after a big victory, while Memphis will be looking to right the ship.
Chicago took their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday by a conclusive 128-104 score. The score was close at the half, but Chicago pulled away in the second half with 66 points. The top scorers for Chicago were center Nikola Vucevic (22 points), center Andre Drummond (21 points), and shooting guard Zach LaVine (20 points). That makes it five consecutive games in which Nikola Vucevic has had at least 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies were close but no cigar on Sunday as they fell 106-103 to the Toronto Raptors. Despite the defeat, Memphis got a solid performance out of shooting guard Desmond Bane, who had 26 points.
Chicago is expected to lose this next one by 8. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 12-6 against the spread when expected to lose.
Chicago’s win brought them up to 26-27 while Memphis’ loss pulled them down to 32-21. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Bulls rank third in the league when it comes to field goal percentage, with 49.30% on the season. But the Grizzlies have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 45.10%, which places them first in the league. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: Bally Sports SouthEast Memphis
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $4.00
Odds
The Grizzlies are a big 8-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Grizzlies as a 7.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Chicago have won eight out of their last 14 games against Memphis.
- Feb 26, 2022 – Memphis 116 vs. Chicago 110
- Jan 17, 2022 – Memphis 119 vs. Chicago 106
- Apr 16, 2021 – Memphis 126 vs. Chicago 115
- Apr 12, 2021 – Memphis 101 vs. Chicago 90
- Dec 04, 2019 – Chicago 106 vs. Memphis 99
- Oct 25, 2019 – Chicago 110 vs. Memphis 102
- Feb 27, 2019 – Chicago 109 vs. Memphis 107
- Feb 13, 2019 – Chicago 122 vs. Memphis 110
- Mar 15, 2018 – Chicago 111 vs. Memphis 110
- Mar 07, 2018 – Chicago 119 vs. Memphis 110
- Mar 15, 2017 – Memphis 98 vs. Chicago 91
- Jan 15, 2017 – Chicago 108 vs. Memphis 104
- Apr 05, 2016 – Memphis 108 vs. Chicago 92
- Dec 16, 2015 – Chicago 98 vs. Memphis 85
