Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/5
The Chicago Bulls will visit the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Mortgage Matchup Center. The game will start at 9:00 PM and can be watched on CHSN. The Bulls come into the game with a record of 25-37, while the Suns hold a record of 35-26.
Chicago is 12th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division. They recently lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-108. The Suns are 7th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division. Phoenix won their last game against the Sacramento Kings, 114-103.
Bulls vs Suns Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Betting Odds: Suns -11.5, Bulls +11.5, Suns MoneyLine -580, Bulls MoneyLine +415
Chicago Bulls Team Preview
The Chicago Bulls are heading into their next game after a recent loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they fell 116-108. Despite the defeat, Josh Giddey had a strong performance with 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. Guerschon Yabusele also contributed with 18 points and 12 rebounds in that game.
Throughout the season, the Bulls have shown strength in three-point shooting. They rank 5th in three-pointers made per game, with an average of 14.7. However, their defense has struggled, allowing 120 points per game, which ranks them 26th in the league.
Injuries might affect the Bulls in their upcoming games. Key players like Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis are both questionable with ankle sprains. Anfernee Simons and Zach Collins are out due to injuries, which might impact the team’s depth on the court.
Phoenix Suns Team Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been on a solid run in recent games. They won against the Sacramento Kings with a score of 114-103. In that game, Collin Gillespie and Oso Ighodaro made a big impact, with Gillespie scoring 17 points and Ighodaro grabbing 14 rebounds.
In another recent game, the Suns edged out the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110. Grayson Allen led the scoring with 28 points, while Collin Gillespie added 21 points. Despite a loss to the Boston Celtics, the Suns have shown strong performances in their wins.
Devin Booker remains a key player for the Suns, averaging 24.6 points per game. However, they will miss Dillon Brooks, who is out with a hand injury. The Suns also face challenges with other injuries, as Jordan Goodwin and Mark Williams are sidelined too.
BTB Betting Pick
The Bulls are underdogs with a spread of +11.5 against the Suns. The Suns have been strong defensively, allowing only 111.2 points per game, which ranks them 6th. Given the Bulls’ ability to score 115.7 points per game, taking the Bulls with the points seems like a solid choice.
The over/under for this game is set at 224.5. The Bulls allow 120.0 points per game, which ranks 26th, while the Suns score 112.1 points per game. With both teams having potential for high scoring, the over 224.5 appears to be a reasonable pick.