Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls 3/3/23 – On Friday, the Phoenix Suns will travel to Chicago, IL to face off against the Chicago Bulls. This will be their second meeting this regular season; Suns with a win in their previous meeting, expectations are high for another exciting clash between these teams. The Suns come into this matchup after defeating the Charlotte Hornets. Their defense looked strong, so they will need to stay aggressive if they want to maintain their winning streak on the road. Additionally, this will be Kevin Durant’s second start since scoring 23 points against Charlotte last time out. The Chicago Bulls come into this game after defeating the Detroit Pistons, looking confident on offense. If they want another home victory, they must continue their offensive assault throughout this contest. NBA predictions today provides all the essential information about this thrilling game.
Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls
Date & Time: Friday, March 3, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: United Center
Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Betting Odds
Suns
Moneyline: -250
Spread: -6 (-116)
Total: 224 (-110)
Bulls
Moneyline: +190
Spread: +6 (-116)
Total: 224 (-110)
Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Analysis
The Phoenix Suns are currently in fourth place in the Western Conference standings, 10 games behind first-place Denver Nuggets. On offense they are scoring 112.6 points per game and shooting 46.4% from the floor – this is the 22nd most points scored per contest and 24th highest team shooting percentage. Defensively on the court they allow 110.9 points per game while opponents shoot 46.5% from the floor; this marks the fourth least amount of points conceded per game and fifth-lowest shooting percentage allowed.
The Chicago Bulls are currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings, 16.5 games behind the Milwaukee Bucks. Additionally, they are 3-7 in their last 10 games played. On offense, they’re scoring 113 points per game while shooting 48.8% from the floor – this marks 20th most points scored per contest and sixth-highest team shooting percentage. Defensively, Chicago is surrendering 112.3 points per game while opponents only shoot 46.7% from the floor; this marks 10th least amount of points conceded per game and eighth lowest shooting percentage allowed.
Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 7 games. Phoenix are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games. Phoenix are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Chicago. Phoenix are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games against Chicago. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 7 games on the road. Phoenix are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago.
Chicago are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago’s last 11 games. Chicago are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games at home. Chicago are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago’s last 10 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Free Pick
The Suns hold the offensive advantage, and with Ayton, Booker, Durant and Paul scoring efficiently throughout this game; Chicago will struggle to put points away against this Sun’s defense. The NBA picks and parlays betting favor the Suns to win this game on the road.
Free Pick: Phoenix Suns -6 (-116)
