Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 3/19/25
At 10:00 ET, the Bulls (+202) will travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns (-245) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently at 235.5.
Chicago is 9th in the East with a 29-39 record, while Phoenix is 11th in the West at 32-37. The Suns are favored by 6.5 points at home.
CHICAGO BULLS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5
This game will be played at PHX Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, March 19th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-102 in favor of the Bulls.
- Our projections have Coby White finishing with 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.7% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will the Bulls Win on the Road?
The Bulls improved to 29-39 this season with a 111-97 win over the Jazz on Monday. Chicago, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points of 208 fell well short of the 242-point over/under line.
Chicago started strong with a 10-0 run, taking the lead from 2-0 to 10-2. After the Jazz outscored them 31-23 in the 2nd quarter, the Bulls responded by winning the 3rd quarter 32-25 and closed out the game by holding Utah to 19 points in the 4th.
Coby White led the Bulls with 26 points in their 111-97 win over the Jazz, scoring 10 points in the 3rd quarter. Tre Jones added 18 points and 12 assists, scoring 6 points in the 4th, while Kevin Huerter and Matas Buzelis each contributed 17 points.
Huerter hit 5 threes at a 55.6% rate, though the team shot just 31.1% from deep, making 14 threes overall. The Bulls finished with a 43.3% field goal percentage in the game.
The Bulls put together a strong defensive performance against the Jazz, holding them to just 97 points on 40% shooting. Chicago gave up 31 points in the 2nd quarter but tightened up in the 4th, allowing only 19 points to secure the win.
Chicago’s defense was especially effective from beyond the arc, limiting Utah to 9 made threes on 21% shooting. The Bulls also controlled the glass, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds while collecting 12 steals.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Phoenix?
The Suns moved to 32-37 on the season with a dominant 129-89 win over the Raptors on Monday. Playing at home, Phoenix entered the game as 9-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 218, falling short of the 224.5 O/U line.
After trailing 29-24 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Suns went on a 10-0 run to take control, outscoring Toronto 39-11 in the 2nd quarter. Phoenix continued to pull away, leading 93-64 going into the 4th quarter, where they outscored the Raptors 36-25 to close out the game.
The Suns shot 51.1% from the field and hit 20 threes at a 51.3% rate in their win over the Raptors. Devin Booker led the way with 27 points, including 13 in the 2nd quarter.
Tyus Jones added 15 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter. Monté Morris scored all 12 of his points in the 4th quarter.
The Suns put on a defensive clinic against the Raptors, holding them to just 89 points on 35% shooting. Their best defensive effort came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 11 points. Phoenix also limited Toronto to 25 points in the 4th quarter, ensuring the win.
From beyond the arc, the Suns held the Raptors to 28% shooting, with just 10 made threes. Phoenix also sent Toronto to the line 23 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Suns finished with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 4 blocks.