The Golden State Warriors (3-15) will be at home in the Chase Center when they challenge the Chicago Bulls (6-12). The game can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Chicago Bulls at Golden State Warriors Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Bulls (1-point underdogs) were defeated by the Portland Trail Blazers, 117-94, while the Warriors (7.5-point underdogs) fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 100-97. The Chicago game went 15 points under the projected point total of 226, while the Golden State game finished 15.5 points under the projected point total of 212.5.
Chicago had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 13.2) while Golden State did a fantastic job of making free throws (14-16; 87.5 percent). Golden State received a boost from Ky Bowman, who finished with 24 points and five assists. Wendell Carter Jr., meanwhile led the way for Chicago, recording 12 points and nine rebounds.
The Warriors dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Golden State won 146-109. Golden State’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Warriors had 11 offensive rebounds and 49 total rebounds, while the Bulls had five and 29, respectively. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Vegas is extremely accurate when predicting totals of Bulls games, with an even split between overs and unders. Chicago comes into the game with records of 6-12 straight up (SU) and 7-11 against the spread (ATS).
Warriors games tend to finish over the projected point total (55.6 percent). Further, Golden State owns records of 3-15 SU and 8-10 ATS.
Ball security could play a key role in this meeting. Golden State commits the fifth-fewest miscues in the league (turnover percentage of 13.1 percent), while the disruptive defense of Chicago forces the most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.4 percent).
Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Bulls, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls rank 19th in assists allowed per game (24.7) while the Warriors rank 27th (26.7).
- Chicago ranks first in points off turnovers per game (21.7) while Golden State ranks 20th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.0).
- The Bulls rank first in steals per game (9.6) while the Warriors rank 13th (7.8).
- Chicago ranks 12th in points in the paint per game (48.6) while Golden State ranks 24th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.0).
- Golden State ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (46.5) while Chicago ranks 29th (48.8).
- The Bulls average 15.0 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. The Warriors rank 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (14.2).
- The Warriors rank 10th in fast break points per game (14.1) while the Bulls rank 22nd in fast break points allowed per game (14.2).
- Golden State ranks 22nd in blocks per game (4.3) while Chicago ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (6.6).
- Chicago averages 35.5 three pointers per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. Golden State ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (34.6).
- Golden State is 1-1 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Chicago is 2-0.
- The Warriors are 3-10 when they score over 100 points, while the Bulls are 6-7.
- Golden State is 3-5 ATS at home, while Chicago is 3-5 ATS on the road.
- The Bulls have 4 overs and 4 unders in 8 road games.
- Of the Warriors’ 8 home games, they have 4 overs and 4 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Chicago and Golden State have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Warriors are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Bulls are 1-4.
- During their last five games, the Warriors have scored an average of 102.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 111.6 points per game (6.0 below their season average).
- The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 3.7 for the season.
