Bulls vs Suns Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 22, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Suns are -5.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Watch the game on AZFS | NBCH

The Chicago Bulls visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Phoenix, AZ.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Bulls vs Suns Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 22-21 against the spread, while the Suns are 15-25 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+5.5 -110O 226.5 -105+170
Phoenix Suns -5.5 -110U 226.5 -115-210

Suns vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Suns will win Monday‘s game with 71.6% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Bulls and Suns, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Suns vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Suns will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 52.1% confidence.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 41 of their last 64 games (+15.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 76 games (+15.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 69 games (+15.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 50 of their last 83 games (+13.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 64 games (+13.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 55 of their last 80 games (+27.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 57 of their last 87 games (+23.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 53 games (+21.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 46 of their last 72 games (+18.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Moneyline in 54 of their last 88 games (+15.15 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 22-21 (-1.1 Units / -2.27% ROI).

  • 21-23 against the Moneyline (+0.45 Units / 0.72% ROI)
  • 22-21 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -2.27% ROI)
  • 21-22 against the Under for game total points (-3.2 Units / -6.61% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 15-25 (-12.65 Units / -27.23% ROI).

  • 24-18 against the Moneyline (-6.45 Units / -6.18% ROI)
  • 22-20 against the Over for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
  • 20-22 against the Under for game total points (-4.2 Units / -9.09% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 80 games (-36.20 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 87 games (-34.15 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Spread in 20 of their last 69 games (-32.50 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 69 games (-28.05 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Spread in 25 of their last 69 games (-21.35 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 82 games (-24.15 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 33 of their last 83 games (-22.15 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 72 games (-22.10 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 72 games (-20.25 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 83 games (-20.20 Units / -21% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Bulls are 3-13 (.188) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — 9th-worst in the NBA. The Suns have shot 38% from three this season — 10th-best in the NBA.

The Bulls were 24-6 (.800) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

The Bulls are 4-13 (.235) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .429

The Bulls were 4-16 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Suns were 29-16 (.644) when they win the turnover margin last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Suns are winless (0-12) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .088

The Suns were 28-17 (.622) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Suns were 16-4 (.800) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

Injury Report: Suns vs. BullsMonday‘s Game, Jan. 22

  • Bradley Beal (Phoenix Suns): Back, Out
  • Damion Lee (Phoenix Suns): Knee, Out
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out
  • Onuralp Bitim (Chicago Bulls): Illness, Game Time Decision

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (400 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls have averaged 5.5 turnovers per game (242 turnovers/44 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls made 10.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Bulls averaged 9.9 second chance points per game (407 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns averaged 10.5 fast break points per game (431 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Suns averaged 1.4 fast break points per game (84 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Suns have averaged 13.1 second chance points per game (549 points/42 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Suns have averaged 5.6 second chance points per game (235 points/42 games) in the second half this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (344 steals/44 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Bulls have averaged 35.6 defensive rebounds per game (4,480 rebounds/126 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls averaged 7.9 steals per game (644 steals/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Bulls averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,958 rebounds/82 games) last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns allowed an average of 1.44 points per shot (1,283 points/894 shots) in close and late situations last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.32

The Suns blocked 432 shots last season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (684 blocks/124 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Suns averaged 5.3 blocks per game (432 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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