At 10:00 ET, the Bulls will travel to San Francisco to take on the Warriors at Chase Center. This non-conference matchup will be televised on NBCS.

Golden State is currently favored by 7 points, and the over/under line is set at 223.5. The Bulls (+229) come into this game having won two straight, while the Warriors (-285) are 9th in the Western Conference at 33-28.

CHICAGO BULLS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Bulls +7

This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-107 in favor of the Bulls.
  • Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 10 threes.

Are Chicago Ready for a Road Win?

Chicago is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 30-32. In the Central Division, they are 4th. The Bulls have won their last two games and are 32-29-1 against the spread this season.

On the road, the Bulls are 14-17 straight up and 16-14 against the spread. Their average scoring differential on the road is -3.2 points per game.

This season, the Bulls have been the underdog in 35 of their 62 games. As the underdog, they are 13-22 straight up and 19-16 vs. the spread. As the underdog, their ATS record is 19-16.

In their most recent game, the Bulls defeated the Jazz by a score of 119-117. The O/U line for that game was 224 points, and Chicago was favored by 4 points. This improves their ATS record to 19-16 as the underdog.

Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 32-29-1, and their games have averaged 224.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 223.5 points.

So far this season, the Bulls have been below the NBA scoring average in 62.9% of their games. When playing on the road, they are averaging 111.8 points per game, which is 21st in the league.

Chicago’s offensive pace is 27th in the NBA at 97 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 22nd in the league at 46%. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 24th in three-point percentage at 35%.

Overall, the Bulls are averaging 111.8 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 26th in the league at 24.7 per game.

At present, the Bulls’ defense is ranked 12th, allowing 113.1 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Bulls’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.6% and allowing 36.7% from beyond the arc.

Can Golden State Pull Off a Home Win?

Golden State has a record of 33-28 this season, which is 9th in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 17-7 compared to 16-21 against Western Conference opponents.

This season, the Warriors have an average scoring differential of +.9 points per game at home. On the road, they are +3.1 points per game. In Western Conference games, they are 16-13 on the road and 17-15 at home.

Against the spread, Golden State is 34-26 overall and 20-19 as the favorite. At home, they are 14-17 ATS and 20-9 on the road. The Warriors have covered the spread in four straight games as the favorite.

In their last game, the Warriors defeated the Bucks by a score of 125-90. The O/U line for that game was 230 points, and Golden State covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites.

This season, Golden State has a 29-31-1 O/U record, and their games have averaged 235.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 223.5 is lower than 54 of their previous games.

At home, the Warriors are averaging 117.8 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, Golden State is 7th in scoring at 118.7 points per game. In terms of pace, the Warriors are 7th in the league at 100.2 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Warriors are 2nd in the NBA in made threes at 15.1 per game. They are also 6th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. In terms of field goal percentage, Golden State is 16th in the league at 47%.

So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.7% of their games. In terms of two-point shooting, Golden State is 18th in the league at 54%. When it comes to offensive rebounds, the Warriors are 4th in the NBA.

Currently, the Warriors’ defense holds the 18th rank in the NBA, allowing 116.8 points per game. The Golden State defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.5% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Golden State.