The Chicago Bulls (30-32) travel to face off against the Golden State Warriors (33-28) on Thursday, March 7th. This game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco and televised on NBCS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.

Bulls vs Warriors

The Bulls Are Coming Off A Win

DeMar DeRozan led Chicago with 29 points against the Jazz, the highest on the team. He finished with a field goal percentage of 50% in the game. As the Bulls secured the victory with a final score of 119-117, Coby White also chipped in with 25 points.

Across their last ten games, the Bulls have gone 5-5 and come into today’s game vs. the Warriors with a 30-32 overall mark. When playing on the road this season, the Bulls are 14-17 compared to a 16-15 record at home.

Chicago comes in with an overall ATS record of 32-29 so far this season. Chicago has gone 13-13 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 19-16 when playing as underdogs.

The Warriors Are Coming Off A Win

In the Warriors’ most recent game against the Bucks, Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 29 points while going 10/18 from the field. The Warriors picked up a 125-90 win, and Jonathan Kuminga also added 20 points which was 2nd on the team.

Coming into today’s game against the Bulls, the Warriors are looking to stay above .500. So far, they have a record of 33-28. On the road, the Warriors have gone 16-13 compared to their 17-15 record at home.

Golden State is currently performing above .500 against the spread with an ATS record of 34-26. Golden State has gone 20-19 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 14-7 when playing as underdogs.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Through 62 games the Bulls are averaging 111.8 points per contest, placing them 25th in the NBA.

When it comes to scoring, the Bulls have been below the NBA average in 62.9% of their games this season. Overall, they are 25th in the league in scoring at 111.8 points per game.

On the road, the Bulls are averaging 111.8 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 27th in the league at 97 possessions per game.

Chicago is 22nd in field goal percentage at 46% and 24th in true shooting percentage. When it comes to two-point shooting, they are 22nd in the league at 52%.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

Leading up to today’s matchup, the Warriors are one of the NBA’s top offenses, averaging 118.7 points per game (7th).

At home, the Warriors are averaging 117.8 points per game, which is 11th in the league. Overall, Golden State is 7th in scoring at 118.7 points per game. So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.7% of their games.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Golden State is 2nd in made three-pointers per game at 15.1. In terms of overall field goal percentage, the Warriors are 16th in the NBA at 47%. In terms of pace, Golden State is 7th in the league at 100.2 possessions per game.

So far this season, the Warriors have been one of the best teams in terms of offensive rebounding, ranking 4th in the NBA. In terms of assists, Golden State is also 4th in the league with an average of 29.1 per game.

Bulls Team Defense

Coming into the game, the Bulls defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 43.5% of their games. Currently, they are 12th in the NBA at 113.1 points per game allowed. Chicago’s defense is currently forcing 11.6 turnovers per game, which is 3rd in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 17th in blocked shots, with an average of 5 rejections per game.

Warriors Team Defense

In terms of defense, Warriors is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 116.8 points per game. Inside the arc, the Warriors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.4% and 35.5% from three-point territory.

Key Players For The Bulls And Warriors

Our projections for today’s game indicate that DeMar DeRozan will be the primary scorer for the Bulls, with 23 points and going 8/17 from the field. During this season, he is delivering an average of 23 points per game, along with 4.2 rebounds.

On the other side, Stephen Curry is our projected leading scorer for the Warriors. We have him ending the game with a team-high 27 and grabbing 5 rebounds. This season, he has put together a field goal percentage of 45.2%, and he is contributing 27.2 points per game on average.

Bulls vs Warriors Trends

• Chicago has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 117 points per game while allowing 113. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
• Golden State has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 116 points per game while allowing 118. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Golden State has an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 8-2 straight up.

Bulls vs Warriors Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +7, the Bulls 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.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 223.5, and our model predicts the Bulls and Warriors to score a combined 218 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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