The Bulls are set to face the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Nov 8. The game is scheduled for 8:00 ET while airing on NBCS. Chicago enters this game as 1-point favorites with the total set at 221. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Bulls vs Suns player props and predictions below.
Bulls vs. Suns Odds
- Spread: Bulls -1
- Total 221
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 8
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: United Center, Chicago IL
- TV: NBCS
Suns Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Phoenix has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
Bulls Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Bulls last three home games, the team averaged 106 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Can The Suns Secure a Win at Chicago?
The Suns have a below .500 record of 3-4 as they seek to come out on top vs. the Bulls. In road games, the Suns have a 2-2 record this season, in contrast to their 1-2 record when playing at home.
The Suns offense is coming off a game in which they scored 120 points vs. the Pistons. Overall their field goal percentage was 50% while connecting on 8 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Kevin Durant, who holds an average of 29.9 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Eric Gordon is averaging 15.3 points per game this season.
So far, the Suns’ defense is ranked 13th in the league at 110.4 points per contest.
Will Chicago Find a Way to Win at Home?
The Bulls head into today’s action with an overall record of 3-5 and have gone 2-1 over their previous three games. Away from their home court, the Bulls have a 1-3 record this season, in contrast to their 2-2 record at home.
Chicago’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 130 points vs. the Jazz. Overall, they hit 51.6% of their shots from the field and went 16/19 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Bulls have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 4th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 16th in percentage and 30th in three-pointers made.
The Bulls’ defense is presently ranked 16th in the league, allowing an average of 113.6 points per contest.
Bulls vs. Suns Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is DeMar DeRozan and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -137 while the under is at +100. Considering his prop is set at 20.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 21. We anticipate him shooting 57.1% from the field and making one three.
The Prop: DeMar DeRozan Over 20.5 Points (-137)
Bulls vs. Suns Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1, the Suns is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 221, and our model projects the Suns and Bulls to reach a combined total of 223 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Suns +1 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook