The Phoenix Suns (3-13) and the Chicago Bulls (4-13) go head-to-head at United Center. The Suns are 2-point underdogs and will attempt to put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 212.5 points and it will air on NBC Sports Chicago at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Suns (11-point underdogs) were defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers, 119-114, while the Bulls (9.5-point underdogs) fell to the Toronto Raptors, 122-83. The Phoenix game finished 13.5 points over the projected point total of 219.5, while the Chicago game finished 9.5 points under the projected point total of 214.5.
Phoenix forced Philadelphia into a turnover percentage of 15.6 (above the 12.4 mark opponents have averaged against Phoenix this season) while Chicago did a fantastic job of making free throws (15-21; 71.4 percent). Jabari Parker had a solid game for Chicago with 12 points and six rebounds. Phoenix, meanwhile, rallied around Devin Booker, who put up 37 points and eight assists.
The Suns dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the most recent matchup, Phoenix won 104-99. Phoenix’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Chicago. The Suns had a rate of 0.195, while the Bulls posted a mark of 0.074. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Matchups featuring the Suns tend to go under the total (56.3 percent). Phoenix heads into the contest with records of 3-13 straight up (SU) and 7-9 against the spread (ATS).
Games including the Bulls also have a tendency to go under the total (64.7 percent). Moreover, Chicago is 4-13 SU and 8-9 ATS.
T.J. Warren has been playing at a high level recently for Phoenix, averaging 25 points,5.4 rebounds,1.6 steals,1.2 blocks over the last five games.
Phoenix could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this contest. The Suns rank 21st in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.192, while Chicago ranks eighth in FTA rate allowed (0.188).
Suns vs. Bulls Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Suns, ATS Winner – Suns, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls rank 23 in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.529411764705884) while the Suns rank 28 (21.5).
- Phoenix ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (27.8) while Chicago ranks 26th (34.8).
- The Suns rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (4.9) while the Bulls rank 27th (7.0).
- Chicago ranks 15th in fast break points allowed per game (14.0) while Phoenix ranks 29th (18.4).
- Phoenix ranks 13 in assists per game (23.75) while Chicago ranks 23 in assists allowed per game (24.705882352941178).
- The Bulls rank ninth in points allowed in the paint per game (46.1) while the Suns rank 29th (53.9).
- The Suns rank 16 in rebounds allowed per game (45.3125) while the Bulls rank 29 (50).
- Phoenix ranks 28 in second chance points per game (9.625) while Chicago ranks 29 (9.470588235294118).
- Chicago averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Phoenix ranks last in steals allowed per game (10.1).
- Chicago is 2-1 when they allow less than 100 points, while Phoenix is 1-0.
- The Bulls are 2-8 when they score more than 100 points, while the Suns are 3-7.
- Chicago is 5-4 ATS at home, while Phoenix is 2-5 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 7 of the Bulls’ 9 home games, while 4 of the Suns’ 7 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Suns are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Bulls are 0-5.
- In their last five games, Phoenix has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Chicago has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Suns’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 10.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 93.2 points per game (9.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 111.4 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
