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Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies head-to-head

NBAregular • 2025-26 Season
completed
Bulls logo
Bulls
Chicago
132
vs
Grizzlies logo
Grizzlies
Memphis
107
CHI 50%50% MEM
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Memphis Grizzlies 50% to win. The biggest signal favoring Grizzlies:

  • Defensive Efficiency. Grizzlies defense (118.4 Opp PPG) better than Bulls (120.2 Opp PPG)

What would change the call

Win probability as of kickoff if a leading factor were even

  • If the defensive efficiency edge were neutral: MEM 44% (−6)
  • If the home-field edge were neutral: MEM 54% (+4)
  • If the offensive efficiency edge were neutral: MEM 50% (0)
  • If the recent-form edge were neutral: MEM 50% (0)

Win probability movement

CHI home win probability as the model updated before the game

Home win probability movement55%49%43%Mar 8Mar 16

Labels mark updates of 5 points or more, named by the factor that moved most.

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VenueUnited Center
Chicago, IL

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Grizzlies (away)
Bulls (home)
50%
Win probability
50%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Bulls defeated the Grizzlies 132-107.

Our model predicted the Grizzlies would win with 50% confidence, but the Bulls won against the model's expectation. Results like this help us refine the model.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Defensive Efficiency favored the Grizzlies and was a contributing factor: Grizzlies defense (118.4 Opp PPG) better than Bulls (120.2 Opp PPG)
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Bulls and was a notable factor: Bulls are 0-0 at home this season
  • Offensive Efficiency was neutral and a contributing factor: Similar offensive efficiency (115.8 vs 115.7 PPG)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Bulls won 132-107

Bulls won in a blowout

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Grizzlies at 50%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • Defensive EfficiencyFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Chicago Bulls
  • Offensive EfficiencyNeutral
  • Recent FormNeutral
  • InjuriesNeutral
  • Rest DaysNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

MEM
CHI
Defensive Efficiency
Home Field Advantage
Offensive Efficiency
Recent Form
Favours MEM|Favours CHI

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Understanding the win probability calculation

1 factor not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 3/16/2026, 8:30:05 AM

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Key Players

Grizzlies

Javon SmallG
Richie SaundersG
D'Angelo RussellG
Micah PeavyG
Walter Clayton Jr.G

Bulls

Mac McClungG
Josh GiddeyG
Isaiah StevensG
Tre JonesG
Jordan HawkinsG

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bulls has a 50% win probability, while Grizzlies has a 50% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at United Center in Chicago, IL.

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