The Phoenix Suns play host to the Chicago Bulls at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Suns vs. Bulls prediction. This article will include a Suns vs. Bulls pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 15 of their last 17 games overall and they will be hoping for a better result after coming up just short to the Thunder in a 116-108 loss on Tuesday. Collin Sexton led the team with 20 points on six of 14 shooting off the bench; Guerschon Yabusele added 18 points with 12 rebounds, while Josh Giddey tallied 14 points with nine rebounds and nine assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 43 percent from the field and 17 of 49 from the 3-point line as they poured in 32 points in the second quarter to keep pace with the Thunder in the first half, but all their hard work went to waste late in the third quarter, where the Thunder started to heat up to put the Bulls behind by as many as 19 points.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in decent form as they’ve split their last eight games and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after routing the lowly Kings in a 114-103 road win on Tuesday. Jalen Green led the team with 20 points, and Grayson Allen added 18 points with six assists off the bench, while Devin Booker and Collin Gillespie each scored 17 points. As a team, the Suns shot 46 percent from the field and 19 of 49 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest with 37 points in the second quarter to overcome a slow start and they just kept their foot on the gas until the lead swelled to 20 points at one stage.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 12 night games.
- The Suns have won each of their last 11 games against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Suns have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last 11 games as home favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last five games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Grayson Allen ranks 6th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.1) this season.
- Collin Gillespie ranks 9th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.9) this season.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Tre Jones ranks 6th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season—led by 18 points vs. the Hawks on November 16.
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (10.0).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (28.3).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.7).
Suns vs Bulls Prediction
The Bulls are still missing Patrick Williams, Zach Collins, and Jalen Smith, with Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey both listed as questionable, while the Suns have ruled out Mark Williams, Dillon Brooks, and Jordan Goodwin again. These teams have yet to clash this season but the Bulls are clear underdogs in this one given their recent form slump and their long injury list. The Suns are a little banged up right now, but they still have more than enough firepower to blow past this slumping Bulls squad, especially if Giddey isn’t able to suit up.