Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-161) will host the Warriors (+135) at the United Center. The current over/under line is set at 229.5.
Chicago (18-21) is currently on a three-game winning streak and is favored by 3.5 points over Golden State (17-20).
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Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Warriors have faced off against the Bulls on the road, they are above .500 at 4-1. In the last five head to head games between the Warriors and Bulls, the average combined point total is 228 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-3.
- Across the Warriors last ten road games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 118. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- Across the Bulls last five home games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-2-1, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Warriors have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Golden State posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
- Chicago has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Golden State is 17-20 overall this season and has lost two straight games. In the Western Conference, they are in 12th place and 5th in the Pacific Division. On the road, they are 6-9 straight up and 9-6 against the spread.
Despite being the underdog, Golden State has an average scoring differential of +1.4 points per game on the road. As the underdog, they are 3-12 straight up and 9-5 ATS. Their O/U record as the underdog is 12-8.
This season, the Warriors have been the underdog in 15 of their 37 games. Their O/U record for the season is 21-15-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. In their most recent game, a 141-105 loss to the Pelicans, the over/under line was 234.5.
For the season, Golden State has an average over/under line of 230.8, compared to today’s line of 229.5. In 21 of their games, the over/under line has been higher than 229.5.
The Golden State Warriors are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the NBA, averaging 14.7 made threes per game. They have attempted the fourth-most threes in the league this season. Overall, the Warriors are 15th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
When it comes to scoring, the Warriors are 10th in the NBA at 116.8 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 118.3 points per game compared to 115.8 at home. In terms of pace, Golden State is 15th in the league.
So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.1% of their games. When it comes to two-point shooting, Golden State is 19th in the league at 53%. They are also 23rd in field goal percentage overall.
So far, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 22nd in the league at 117.6 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Warriors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.8% from downtown.
Chicago comes into today’s game with an overall record of 18-21. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 9th place and 4th in the Central Division. At home, the Bulls have been strong, going 13-9 compared to 5-12 on the road.
For the fourth straight game, the Bulls are the favorites. Their record as the favorite this season is 10-6 and they have an average scoring differential of +2.9 points per game. Against the spread, they are 8-7 as the favorite.
Chicago’s over/under record for the season is 19-19-1. In their last two games, the final score has gone over the projected total. This year, 34 of their games have had lower O/U lines than 229.5.
In their last game, the Bulls defeated the Rockets by a score of 124-119. They were also able to cover the spread, as they were 4-point favorites going into the game.
At home, the Bulls have won three straight games and they are also 3-0 ATS during this stretch. Overall, their ATS record at home is 13-9.
Chicago’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 27th in the NBA in scoring at just 109.7 points per game. At home, they are averaging 110.0 points per game.
Despite their low scoring numbers, the Bulls have been able to outscore their season average in two straight games. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 30.8% of their games.
Chicago’s offense has been heavily reliant on two-point shots this season, ranking 6th in attempts. However, they are just 29th in two-point shooting percentage at 51%. Overall, the Bulls are 28th in field goal percentage.
At this time, the Bulls’ defense is positioned 7th in the NBA, permitting 111.7 points per game. Chicago’s defense is currently forcing 11.8 turnovers per game, which is 4th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 18th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.9 rejections per game.
In spite of being 3.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Warriors winning this one 112-107.
Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- We like the Warriors on the moneyline (+135)
- The Warriors are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Right Foot – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Conditioning – Out
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Gary Payton II – Hamstring – Out
- Moses Moody – Calf – Out
