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NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Suns

The Chicago Bulls meet the Phoenix Suns in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

It’s all about the Bulls to stay ahead of the curve against the Suns. We really like this bet and the spread of +11.5 looks generous at odds of -110.

Chicago Bulls have lost their previous five road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 116-108 at home to Oklahoma City Thunder at United Center. Collin Sexton dropped 20 points, as Guerschon Yabusele finished with 18 and Tre Jones 15.

Phoenix Suns won last time out by a 114-103 scoreline. On the road against Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center, they made it back-to-back wins. Jalen Green scored 20 points, with Grayson Allen adding 18 and Devin Booker 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Suns beat the Bulls in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 127-121 scoreline at Mortgage Matchup Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have resulted in a Suns win each time.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L

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The Bulls have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 108.9 points, 42.7 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 8.9 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 44.8% from the field and 77.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 118.9 points and 46.9 rebounds per matchup.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 17.1 points and 2.9 (37.2%) 3-pointers made. Nick Richards averages 7.5 rebounds and Josh Giddey 4.7 assists.

The Suns have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 102.1 points, 44.9 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 8.6 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 41.6% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 109.0 points and 46.4 rebounds.

Collin Gillespie is averaging 12.6 points, 4.9 assists and 3.1 (38.8%) 3-pointers made, while Mark Williams has an average of 7.9 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks

This Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Bulls look capable of avoiding a heavy defeat in this NBA contest and we’re happy to bet them against the spread. The underdogs can comfortably cover +11.5 and this can be backed at -110.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NBA handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Bulls vs Suns stats:

• The +11.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +11.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +11.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 3 consecutive games.
• The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 12 consecutive games.
• The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 4 consecutive games against Bulls.

Bulls +11.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls 107 - 114 Suns

The Suns might be able to claim a win and we’re siding with a 114-107 scoreline in their favor. A small stake can provide a big return and there are tasty odds available.

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Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Phoenix Suns are red-hot -526 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 84% chance of winning this NBA game. The market suggests that Chicago Bulls are least likely to win at +400.

The current spread is 11.5 and total points is 224.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those expecting a low total can back Under 224.5 at -106.

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Moneyline

Bulls

+400

Suns

-526

Point Spread

Bulls +11.5

-110

Suns -11.5

-110

Total Points

Under 224.5

-106

Over 224.5

-114

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The Suns own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 103.20 points on average and giving up 109.60.

The Bulls have suffered five consecutive road defeats. They have gone 2-8 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 111.00 points on offense and surrendering 121.20 on defense.

The Suns earned a 127-121 win over the Bulls the last time they played at Mortgage Matchup Center. Over the last 6 head-to-head clashes at Mortgage Matchup Center, the Suns have recorded five wins, while the Bulls have one to their name.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O224.5	U224.5
Phoenix Suns Home Stats		4-6	212.80	103.20	109.60	3	7
Chicago Bulls Away Stats		2-8	232.20	111.00	121.20	8	2

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
• U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls Stats

Phoenix Suns Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 224.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 224.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 108.90 pts and allowed 118.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.00 pts and allowed 121.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 211.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 212.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 224.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 224.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 102.10 pts and allowed 109.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 103.20 pts and allowed 109.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.00 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.80 (77.06%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.7, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 25.30
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 8.90
• Turnovers : 18.30
• Personal Fouls: 18.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.10 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.70 (79.73%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.5, Offensive 9.20, Defensive 32.30
• Assists: 25.80
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 13.30
• Personal Fouls: 17.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.60 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 10.50 (75.54%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.9, Offensive 14.70, Defensive 30.20
• Assists: 23.10
• Blocks: 3.40
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 12.40
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.00 (48%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 11.50 (75.66%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.8, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 23.00
• Blocks: 3.50
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 11.80
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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