Are you in need of Bulls vs. Warriors predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Warriors are on the road to face the Bulls on Friday, Jan 12 at 8:00 ET. The current total is 228, and the Bulls are favored by 3.5. Keep reading to get our Bulls vs. Warriors player props and predictions.
Bulls vs. Warriors Odds
- Spread: Bulls -3.5
- Total 228
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 12
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: United Center, Chicago IL
- TV: NBCS
Warriors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Warriors have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 117 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
Bulls Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Bulls offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Chicago posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-4-1 ATS.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-3-1.
Will the Warriors Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
The Warriors are 17-20 this season and are hoping to beat the Bulls. In Western Conference games, the Warriors are 11-16 while going 6-4 in non-conference games.
In terms of scoring, the Warriors offense ranks 10th in the league with 116.8 points per game. On the season, they have outscored their opponent’s defensive average in 62.2% of their games. Stephen Curry is the team’s leading scorer at 26.7 points per game. Klay Thompson is also an important contributor, averaging 17.1 points per game.
So far this season, the Golden State Warriors have been a middle-of-the-pack defense, ranking 22nd in the NBA in points allowed per game at 117.6. They have been slightly better on the road, allowing 116.9 points per game away from home (17th in the NBA).
Over their last five games, the Warriors’ defense has struggled, giving up 125.6 points per game (27th in the NBA). However, they have done a good job of keeping opponents off the free-throw line, ranking 4th in made free-throws allowed during that stretch.
Golden State has been a below-average shot-blocking team this season, ranking 28th in the NBA at 3.6 blocks per game. However, they have done a solid job on the defensive glass, ranking 10th in defensive rebounds per game.
Can The Bulls Secure a Home Victory?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Warriors, the Bulls have an overall record of 18-21, which is below .500. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Bulls are 12-15 while going 6-6 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game, the Bulls scored a total of 124 points against the Rockets. They shot 44.2% from the field and made 19 three-pointers. Coby White led the Bulls in scoring with 30 points, followed by Zach LaVine who added 25 points.
When it comes to defense, the Chicago Bulls have been solid this season, ranking 7th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 111.7. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 108.1 points per contest, which is 4th in the league. Over their last five games, opponents have scored just 109.6 points per game against Chicago’s defense.
One area where the Bulls have struggled defensively is defending the three-point line, ranking 26th in made three-pointers allowed per game at 13.9. On the season, opponents have made 36.3% of their three-point attempts vs. Chicago.
When it comes to steals, the Bulls have been very active, ranking 7th in the league at 8 steals per game.
Bulls vs. Warriors Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Zach LaVine and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108.
Considering his prop is set at 20.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 26. We anticipate him shooting 50.0% from the field and making two threes.
- The Prop: Zach LaVine Over 20.5 Points (-127)
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Bulls vs. Warriors Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +3.5, we recommend going with the Warriors on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 228 and given that our model is projecting 220 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Warriors +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook