Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Preview
At 9:00 ET, the Bulls will travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are currently favored by 5.5 points and have won five straight games. Chicago is 21-23 on the season and have won two straight games.
This game will be played at Footprint Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 228.5 points.
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Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games that the Suns have hosted the Bulls, they are a perfect 3-0. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Suns and Bulls, the over/under record in these games is 4-1 with a combined average of 236 points per contest.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Bulls offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 114. Chicago posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-4-1 ATS.
- In their last five home games, Phoenix has averaged 123 points per game while allowing 117. The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-5-1.
Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Bulls come into today’s game as 5.5-point underdogs and have gone 8-16 as the underdog this season. As the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -5.9 points per game. This season, they have been the underdog in 24 of their 44 games.
Chicago has covered the spread in their last two games and have an ATS record of 22-21 for the season. On the road, they are 8-11 ATS compared to 14-10 ATS at home.
Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 22-21-1, and 36 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 228.5. The Bulls have gone over today’s line in 20 of their games.
The Bulls are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-23. In their last game, they defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 125-96, covering the spread as 7.5-point favorites.
On average, the Bulls’ games have seen a combined scoring total of 222.6 points per game. In their last game, the Bulls and Grizzlies combined for 221 points, surpassing the O/U line of 215.
So far this season, the Bulls have struggled to score the basketball, ranking 27th in the league at 110.6 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 109.4 points per game.
When it comes to their shooting, the Bulls are 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. They have been effective inside the arc, hitting 51% of their two-point attempts (26th).
In terms of pace, Chicago is 28th in the league at 96.6 possessions per game. They are also 28th in free throw attempts and 22nd in three-point attempts.
This season, the Bulls’ defense is the 9th ranked defense in the NBA at 9th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 56.8% of their games. On two point field goal attempts, the Bulls’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.5% and allowing 36.1% from beyond the arc.
Phoenix is looking to extend their win streak to six games today against the Bulls. This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 22-20, and the under has hit in their last three games.
On the season, Phoenix has an average scoring differential of +2.0 points per game at home. Against the spread at home, they are 7-16 and 10-19 as the favorite.
As the favorite this season, the Suns have a record of 20-10 and have gone 4-8 as the underdog. Coming into today’s game, they have been favored in 30 of their 42 games.
In their last game, the Suns beat the Pacers by a score of 117-110. The O/U line for that game was 246 points, resulting in a push for Phoenix.
Phoenix is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-18. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 16-14 and 5-7 against other teams in the Pacific Division.
This season, the Suns are averaging 116.1 points per game (13th). At home, they are scoring 117.0 points per game (12th).
So far, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.4% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 8th in the league at 48%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns are 11th in three-point percentage at 37%. However, they are 23rd in three-point makes at 11.9 per game.
This season, the Suns’ defense is the 15th ranked defense in the NBA at 15th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 61.9% of their games. The Phoenix defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.9% of their field goal attempts vs. Phoenix.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Suns winning the game with a predicted score of 117-111.
Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- The Suns should also cover at -5.5
- Our NBA model projects 228 points, and we suggest taking the under
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Bol Bol – Foot – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Andre Drummond – Back – Probable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Right Foot – Out
- Patrick Williams – Ankle – Probable
