Grizzlies vs Bulls Free Pick, NBA Free Pick & Predictions 3/16/26

Mike Burns
5 days ago
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Grizzlies vs Bulls Free Pick

The Memphis Grizzlies (23-43) travel to the United Center tonight to face the Chicago Bulls (27-40) in a matchup between two teams currently on the outside looking in at the playoff picture. Memphis arrives in the middle of a difficult stretch, carrying a seven-game losing streak into Chicago while continuing to struggle away from home with an 11-23 road record.

Chicago returns from a 2-3 road trip and will look to take advantage of a favorable spot against a severely depleted Grizzlies roster. Memphis has been hit hard by injuries, with several key rotation players sidelined, forcing the team to rely heavily on younger contributors and limited bench depth.

The Bulls, meanwhile, will aim to stabilize their play at home after an inconsistent run of form. Chicago’s ability to generate offense through ball movement and transition opportunities could prove important against a Memphis team that has struggled defensively during its recent skid.

From a matchup perspective, the story centers on availability and execution. With Memphis navigating a patchwork lineup and Chicago seeking to regain rhythm on its home floor, the contest presents an opportunity for the Bulls to control the pace and capitalize on the Grizzlies’ roster limitations.

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FREE PICK Game Total Under 244.5

Under makes sense here. Chicago plays fast (4th in pace), but Memphis is missing over 60 points of normal production with Morant, Edey, and Caldwell-Pope out, so the offense is severely limited. The trend backs it up: the Under has hit in 8 of Chicago’s last 10 games and they’re 61.8% to the Under at home. Memphis has also struggled during this seven-game losing streak, failing to reach 112 points in three of their last four. Add Chicago’s top-10 rim defense (65.3% allowed) and Memphis will be forced into tough jumpers all night.