At 9:00 ET, the Bulls will be in Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are currently favored by 5.5, and the over/under line is set at 228.5.

Chicago comes in with a record of 21-23, and they are 9th in the Eastern Conference. They have won two straight games. As for Phoenix, they are 24-18 and 7th in the West. They have won five straight games.

CHICAGO BULLS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Phoenix Suns -5.5

This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 22nd.

WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-111 in favor of the Suns.
  • Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with Kevin Durant points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 15 threes.

Will Chicago Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

The Bulls have an O/U record of 22-21-1 this season, and their games have averaged 222.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 228.5, which is higher than 36 of their previous games.

Chicago’s ATS record for the season is 22-21, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. As the underdog, they are 8-16 vs. the spread this season.

In their win over the Grizzlies, the Bulls were favored by 7.5 points and won by a score of 125-96. The O/U line for that game was 215 points.

After starting the season 8-16 as the underdog vs. the spread, the Bulls have lost four straight games as the underdog. As the favorite, they are 10-9 vs. the spread.

Chicago’s overall record is 21-23, which is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are 7-13 compared to 14-10 at home.

Looking at the Eastern Conference standings, the Bulls are in 4th place in the Central Division. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 13-16 compared to 8-7 against the West.

This season, the Bulls have been a below-average offensive team, ranking 27th in the league at 110.6 points per game. On the road, they have averaged 109.4 points per game.

Chicago has struggled from three-point range this season, hitting just 35% of their attempts (18th). They are also 24th in field goal percentage at 46%.

When it comes to pace, the Bulls are 28th in the league, averaging 96.6 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 28th at 24.3 per game.

The Bulls’ defense is presently ranked 9th in the league, allowing an average of 112.0 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bulls are forcing 11.8 per game, which is 5th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 18th in blocked shots at 5 per game.

Will the Suns Make it Happen at Home?

Phoenix is 24-18 this season and has won five straight games to move into 7th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, the Suns are 16-14 and 5-7 against other teams in the Pacific Division.

At home, the Suns are 13-11 straight-up and 7-16 against the spread. As the favorite, they are 20-10 this season and 10-19 vs. the spread as the favorite. Their average scoring margin at home is +2.0 points per game.

Phoenix’s last game was a 117-110 win over the Pacers. They were favored by 7 points in that game, resulting in a push against the spread. The O/U line for that game was 246 points.

This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 22-20, with the under hitting in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 230.3 points per game.

So far this season, the Suns have been one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league. They are 8th in field goal percentage and 5th in true shooting percentage. In terms of scoring, Phoenix is 13th in the NBA at 116.1 points per game.

When playing at home, the Suns have averaged 117 points per game, which is 12th in the league. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.4% of their games.

Coming into this game, the Suns have made the 2nd most free throws per game in the NBA. They are also 24th in pace at 97.8 possessions per game.

Currently, the Suns’ defense holds the 15th rank in the NBA, allowing 114.2 points per game. Inside the arc, the Suns defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.3% and 37.1% from three-point territory.