The Phoenix Suns (26-29) travel to face off against the Chicago Bulls (22-34) on Saturday, February 22nd. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on CHSN. Both the Suns and Bulls will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00 ET.

Suns vs Bulls

The Suns Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Suns dropped to 26-29 on the season after a 120-109 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Phoenix, who entered the game as 2.5-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 229, falling short of the 238.5 O/U line.

After falling behind early, Phoenix went on a 13-0 run to extend their lead from 45-34 to 58-34. However, the Spurs took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Suns 34-25. Phoenix tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 30-26, but couldn’t overcome the 94-79 deficit they faced entering the final period.

The Bulls Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Chicago fell to 22-34 on the season after a 113-111 road loss to the Knicks on Thursday. The Bulls, who were +10.5 point underdogs, kept things close and covered the spread. The game’s total of 224 points came in well under the O/U line of 245.

Chicago got off to a good start, leading 21-19 after the 1st quarter, but a rough 2nd quarter saw them outscored 31-22. They bounced back with a strong 3rd quarter, scoring 38 points and cutting the deficit to 83-81 heading into the 4th, but ultimately fell short, losing the final quarter 23-21.

Suns Offense Breakdown

In Thursday’s loss to the Spurs, the Suns managed 109 points, with Royce O’Neale leading the way, hitting 6 threes at 50% efficiency and finishing with 27 points. Kevin Durant added 22 points, also shooting 50% from deep, while Bradley Beal contributed 19 points.

Phoenix connected on 16 threes, shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.9%. O’Neale scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter and another 10 in the 4th, while Durant added 9 points in the 3rd.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

In the Bulls’ 113-111 loss to the Knicks, Josh Giddey led the way with 27 points, 16 rebounds, and 4 made threes, shooting 66.7% from deep. Nikola Vučević added 21 points, connecting on 3 threes at a 60% rate, while Lonzo Ball chipped in 14 points, hitting 3 threes despite shooting just 30.8% overall.

As a team, the Bulls hit 19 threes, shooting 39.6% from beyond the arc, though they struggled from the field overall at 39.8%. Giddey was key in the 3rd and 4th quarters, scoring 12 points in the 3rd and another 11 in the 4th.

Suns Team Defense

The Suns gave up 120 points to the Spurs on Thursday, allowing 31 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 26 points. Overall, Phoenix allowed San Antonio to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 15 threes at a 36% clip. The Suns sent San Antonio to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. Phoenix finished with 34 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 4 blocks.

Bulls Team Defense

The Suns gave up 120 points to the Spurs on Thursday, with San Antonio shooting 47% from the field. Phoenix allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 26 points.

From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 15 threes at a 36% clip. The Suns sent San Antonio to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. Phoenix grabbed 34 defensive rebounds and allowed 6 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Suns vs Bulls Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Suns offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 117. Phoenix posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 4-6 ATS.
• Through their last five home contests, the Bulls offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 119. Chicago posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
• The last ten games that Phoenix was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.

Suns vs Bulls Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Suns, with a final score of 126-113, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Suns at -4.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 238.5 and our model has the Suns and Bulls finishing with a combined 239 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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