Golden State Warriors (25-26) vs. Chicago Bulls (22-30)
February 8, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +7; Over/Under: 235.5
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The Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls meet Saturday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Jazz and Lakers, and they play the Bucks, Mavs, and Rockets next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 111.2 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 22.1 points and 6.2 assists, while Jonathan Kuminga averages 16.8 points and 2.2 assists. Buddy Hield is the third double-digit scorer and De’Anthony Melton is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Heat, and they play the Pistons, Knicks, and Suns next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.9 points and 10.4 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.4 points and 4.6 assists. Ayo Dosunmu is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Bulls’ last six games at United Center.
- The Warriors have lost each of their last five road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last seven games at United Center.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Saturday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last nine games against the Bulls following a loss.
- The Bulls have lost nine of their last 10 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Warriors’ last four road games has gone OVER the total points line.
Bulls vs Warriors Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Adama Sanogo and Talen Horton-Tucker. Dalen Terry and Lonzo Ball are questionable.
The Warriors won’t have Jonathan Kuminga. Gui Santos is questionable with a knee injury.
Bulls vs Warriors Prediction
The Golden State Warriors are the better team, and they’ll get help with Jimmy Butler making his Golden State debut. I still want nothing to do with the Warriors in my favorite role. The Warriors have underachieved all season, and they’re a game below a .500 record. The Warriors have serious issues defensively, and often Curry gets little help. It’s going to take time for Butler to get comfortable with his teammates, and I’m not sure if he’s going to cure everything. The Bulls obviously have issues of their own, and they’re banged up. We’re still getting points with the home team. It’s Bulls or pass. The Warriors are a mess right now.
