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We'll take a shot on the under here with DeMar DeRozan and his 25.9 points and 5.0 assists out of the Chicago lineup. The Bulls surprisingly have only averaged about two fewer points per game in the three he has missed this year. The Bulls' offense should crater whenever Zach LaVine rests tonight. Memphis is No. 3 in the NBA in defensive rating led by DPOY candidate Jaren Jackson Jr. The under is 8-1 in the Grizzlies' past nine.
I’m going to take a chance here. This is the second game of a back-to-back set for the Bulls and both DeMar DeRozan (hip) and Alex Caruso (foot) are listed as questionable. Caruso has missed two straight games, but has been trending towards a return, so I think he plays. I also think DeRozan pushes to play as the Bulls try to get back to .500. The Bulls are 6-3 against the spread in the second game of a back-to-back set this season, and 11-6-1 against the spread as a road underdog. The Grizzlies have lost eight of their last nine games and really miss Steven Adams (knee), so I like the Bulls to keep this close enough to cover.