The Memphis Grizzlies head to the United Center for their next NBA tune-up against the Chicago Bulls set for Friday, October 9 at 8:00 PM ET (October 10 early morning in the Philippines) for 2026-27. For any Grizzlies vs Bulls Prediction, both teams have been busy during the offseason putting together new-look rosters, with Memphis likely getting used to life without Ja Morant, who was sent to Portland in a trade, and Chicago getting used to a new-look front court and head coach in Tiago Splitter. Both teams are young and new, and this game's a coin toss, albeit a slight tilt to Chi at home. Before you check on Sports OKBet, read on to see the full breakdown.
On October 5, Memphis lost its first game of the season on the road in Atlanta 132-123, but the newly formed frontcourt sat together well. Look for names like St. Bonaventure-area native Cameron Boozer (No. 3 overall pick, Duke), Craig Eley and Jerami Grant, two veteran forwards acquired in the Morant deal, and big man Zach Edey, who is returning from ankle surgery. It's this young, revamped team that Memphis will rely on to get back into playoff contention under coach Tuomas Iisalo.
The Windies faced Phoenix at home in the first game of their own pre-season schedule before the opener with Memphis, which took place two nights later on October 7. Players to watch: guard Josh Giddey is still the main ball-handler and forward Matas Buzelis has been given a larger developmental role, along with new center Nic Claxton, who was traded to the Clippers to anchor the center (but may not be available here — see below). Two new members to the Bulls floor this fall, wing Norman Powell and scorer Buddy Hield, provide some scoring depth.
As preseason rosters change on a dime due to roster cuts and rest days and if late scratches are made on game day.
| Category | Memphis Grizzlies | Chicago Bulls |
| Recent Form | Lost preseason opener, 123-132 at Atlanta (Oct 5) | Preseason opener vs. Phoenix (Oct 7) just prior to this game |
| Key Player | Cameron Boozer (rookie) / Jerami Grant | Josh Giddey / Matas Buzelis |
| Availability | Edey, Stewart, Peavy day-to-day | Claxton, Collins day-to-day |
| Edge | Deeper backcourt continuity | Home court, extra tune-up game |
Preseason games usually have short, quick lines, and there is no line/total spread/moneyline for this matchup available at this time. To view the live preseason line, please check Sports OKBet nearer to tip-off. In Memphis, this is an early preview of what they'll look like when they add top pick Cameron Boozer, as well as Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, and play the rest of the way around the veteran trio of Draymond Green, Kayson Fletcher, and Grayson DeGering. It's Tiago Splitter's first game as head coach for Chicago and the first time a new-look backcourt and frontcourt will be on the court following the addition of Claxton, Hield and Powell.
Prediction: One will be tight and fast and it will be decided by bench and who settles in faster.
Pick: Chicago Bulls (home court, extra preseason rep).
Confidence: Low-Medium (preseason games are much more rotation dependent and should not be relied upon as a form guide).
Reason: This is the second game in a row that Memphis gets a tune-up game at home, and Chicago, too, gets the tune-up game before this one, as Memphis continues to integrate several new faces around the banged-up frontcourt.
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The Grizzlies vs Bulls Prediction NBA preseason game will be an early preview of two refashioned teams dealing with coaching changes and roster changes for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Heavy rotation turnover and experimentation is likely to be the name of the game and don't take any preseason result lightly. Please see Sports OKBet for the most current line prior to the opening tip.
It will be on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET (United Center, Chicago), which is in the morning of October 10 in Philippine time.
Memphis should look for rookie Cameron Boozer and veteran Jerami Grant; Chicago should look for Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis.
His status is day to day with a hamstring injury, and he's said to be pushing for a later return so it's unclear if he'll be available for this game or not, check the latest Bulls injury report before tip-off.
