The Golden State Warriors invade the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. 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 haven’t been at their best, as they’ve lost six of their last nine games overall. However, they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a two-game skid with a 99-94 road win over the Cavaliers last night. Pat Spencer led the team with 19 points and seven assists on seven of 12 shooting, Gui Santos added 14 points off the bench, while Buddy Hield chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Warriors shot just 38 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they dominated the second quarter by 33-18 to overcome a slow start and take a 14-point lead. This was just enough to hold off a late rally from the Cavaliers, who cut the lead to just two points with 20.9 seconds left on the clock before the Warriors escaped on free throws down the stretch.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in a slump as they’ve lost seven of their last eight games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a six-game slide after getting routed by the Pacers in a 120-105 loss on Friday. Coby White led the team with 22 points and six assists, Matas Buzelis added 19 points with 12 rebounds while Jevon Carter chipped in with 14 points but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Bulls shot just 44 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with a motivated Pacers squad and really struggled for points with their two key starters struggling. Josh Giddey had a quiet game of just nine points on two of nine shooting with five turnovers, while Nikola Vucevic finished with just eight points.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last 12 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Warriors have lost each of their last five games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last 14 games.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won 14 of their last 15 night games against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the Bulls.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last seven games as road favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Bulls’ last eight games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Ayo Dosunmu ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (49.4%) this season.
- Josh Giddey ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.5).
- The Bulls have recorded the equal-largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 19 points vs 76ers on November 4.
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (25.6).
- The Warriors rank 30th for points in the paint per game (41.6) this season.
Bulls vs Warriors Prediction
The Warriors still have Stephen Curry, Seth Curry, Draymond Green, Al Horford and Jimmy Butler III all ruled as out on the injury report, while the Bulls have ruled out Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro and Kevin Huerter. The Warriors’ second string lineup were good enough to get past the Cavaliers last night, but it’s going to be tough to replicate that effort on zero days rest against a desperate Bulls team. They are getting some players back healthy. It’s hard to trust either team at the moment, but I still think the Bulls should be slight favorites in this matchup unless the Warriors have a few players returning to the lineup.