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Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls

NBApreseason • 2026-27 Season
completed
Bulls logo
Bulls
Chicago
100
vs
Grizzlies logo
Grizzlies
Memphis
104
CHI 71%29% MEM
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Chicago Bulls 71% to win. The top 3 signals favoring Bulls:

  • Defensive Efficiency. Bulls defense (117.0 Opp PPG) better than Grizzlies (122.5 Opp PPG)
  • ELO Rating. Bulls ELO 1447 vs Grizzlies ELO 1342 (diff: +105)
  • Home Field Advantage. Bulls are 1-0 at home this season; Grizzlies are 1-0 on the road

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VenueUnited Center
Chicago, IL

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Grizzlies (away)
Bulls (home)
29%
Win probability
71%
0
High-impact factors
1
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Grizzlies defeated the Bulls 104-100.

Our model predicted the Bulls would win with 71% confidence, but the Grizzlies pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Defensive Efficiency favored the Bulls and was a major factor: Bulls defense (117.0 Opp PPG) better than Grizzlies (122.5 Opp PPG)
  • ELO Rating favored the Bulls and was a contributing factor: Bulls ELO 1447 vs Grizzlies ELO 1342 (diff: +105)
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Bulls and was a notable factor: Bulls are 1-0 at home this season; Grizzlies are 1-0 on the road
  • The Grizzlies are without 1 player(s) due to injury, which could tilt the matchup.

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

Grizzlies won 100-104

Grizzlies won by a solid margin

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Bulls at 71%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • Defensive EfficiencyFavors Chicago Bulls
  • ELO RatingFavors Chicago Bulls
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Chicago Bulls
  • Offensive EfficiencyFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • InjuriesFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • Turnover DifferentialNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

MEM
CHI
Defensive Efficiency
ELO Rating
Home Field Advantage
Offensive Efficiency
Injuries
Favours MEM|Favours CHI

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Defensive Efficiency

Bulls defense (117.0 Opp PPG) better than Grizzlies (122.5 Opp PPG)

Bulls

Offensive Efficiency

Grizzlies offense (125.0 PPG) outpaces Bulls (124.0 PPG)

Grizzlies

Turnover Differential

Bulls turnover differential (+0) vs Grizzlies (+0)

Neutral

1 factor not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 10/9/2026, 11:45:02 PM

Key Players

Grizzlies

Ty JeromeG
Javon SmallG
Cam SpencerG
Micah PeavyG
Walter Clayton Jr.G

Bulls

Norman PowellG
Josh GiddeyG
Jordan HawkinsG
Buddy HieldG
Dailyn SwainG

Frequently Asked Questions

Bulls has a 71% win probability, while Grizzlies has a 29% 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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