NBA basketball preview & prediction 16.03.2026 8:00 pm

NBA Chicago, IL, United Center 16.03.2026 8:00 pm

Facts

The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 12 and 11)

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 3.

Chicago has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Memphis has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Chicago may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Chicago has had a series of away games.

In this match, Chicago is considered a favorite.

There will not play in Chicago: Collins Z. (Toe Injury) Essengue N. (Shoulder Injury) Sexton C. (Leg Injury) Simons A. (Wrist Injury) Smith J. (Calf Injury)

There will not play in Memphis: Aldama S. (Knee Injury) Caldwell-Pope K. (Finger Injury) Clarke B. (Calf Injury) Clayton W. (Ankle Injury) Edey Z. (Ankle Injury) Jackson G. (Foot Injury) Morant J. (Elbow Injury) Pippen Jr S. (Toe Injury) Wells J. (Shoulder Injury)

There are questionable in Chicago: Ivey J. (Knee Injury) Okoro I. (Knee Injury)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 2225:2194. (average 111.3:109.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Chicago won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1366:1318. (average 113.8:109.8).