Chicago Bulls (21-23) vs. Phoenix Suns (23-18)
January 22, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Phoenix Suns -5.5; Over/Under: +229
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The Chicago Bulls travel to the Footprint Center to battle the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Here’s a Bulls vs Suns Prediction.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have been in great shape as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after thrashing the Grizzlies in a 125-96 home win on Saturday. Ayo Dosunmu led the team in scoring with 20 points on seven of 10 shooting off the bench, DeMar DeRozan added 18 points with eight assists while Coby White chipped in with 17 points and five assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 51 percent from the field and 14 of 33 from the 3-point line as they held the Grizzlies to just 17 points in the first quarter to take the early lead, before the Bulls poured in 75 points in hte second half to run away with it in the end.
Chicago Bulls Team Facts
- The Bulls have lost nine of their last 10 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Each of the Bulls’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games overall and they will be gunning for a sixth straight victory after outlasting the Pacers in a 117-110 home win last night. Kevin Durant led the team with 40 points, nine rebounds and three blocks on 18 of 25 shooting, Devin Booker added 26 points with eight assists while Bradley Beal chipped in with 25 points on 11 of 16 shooting. As a team, the Suns shot 57 percent from the field and eight of 25 from the 3-point line, but despite those shooting numbers, the Suns were tied with the Pacers with just 2:25 remaining in the fourth quarter before they closed the game on a 10-3 run to earn the solid home victory. The Suns will take on the Mavericks after this game.
Phoenix Suns Team Facts
- The Suns have won each of their last 14 games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- Each of the Suns’ last four home games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Bulls vs Suns Prediction
The Bulls are still shorthanded with Zach LaVine still out, but they should have Andre Drummond back in the lineup, while the Suns could be missing Grayson Allen are he left last night’s game with a leg injury. The Suns have been one of the form teams in the league lately, but they are playing on zero days’ rest after last night’s narrow win over the Pacers, so I like the Bulls who have been flying under the radar lately. This should be a close one, so while i like the Suns to get the win, I think the Bulls take it to the final minute and at least get the cover.
