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Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (36-40) visit the Charlotte Hornets (26-51) Friday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

This is a huge game for the Bulls, who currently sit 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. Chicago is 2 games clear of the 11th-placed Washington Wizards but can’t afford any more slip-ups after dropping its last 2 games. The Bulls lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 121-110 Wednesday as 3.5-point underdogs.

The Hornets are out of playoff contention but they’re playing some quality basketball right now, winning each of their last 3 games outright despite being double-digit underdogs in all 3. Charlotte beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 137-134 Tuesday as a 10-point underdog to improve to 4-1 against the spread (ATS) over its last 5 games.

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Bulls at Hornets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls -8.5 (-120) | Hornets +8.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bulls at Hornets key injuries

Bulls

G Alex Caruso (foot) questionable
C Andre Drummond (personal) questionable
G Javonte Green (knee) questionable

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Gordon Hayward (thumb) doubtful
F Cody Martin (knee) out
F Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) questionable
G Terry Rozier (foot) out
G Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bulls at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 112, Hornets 109

Moneyline

The moneyline was OTB at the time of publication, but when it does open it’ll be too large to warrant a wager on the Bulls who need the win Friday and will be a PASS.

Against the spread

The Hornets have easily covered the spread in each of their last 3 games, winning all 3 outright as underdogs of 10 points, 12.5 points and 15.5 points. Two of those wins were impressive victories against the Dallas Mavericks, a team fighting for playoff positioning.

With the way Charlotte is currently playing and with this being the Bulls’ 5th road game in the last 7 outings, BET HORNETS +8.5 (+100) to cover the spread.

Over/Under

The Hornets hadn’t been scoring at a very high clip until Tuesday’s win over the Thunder in which they scored 137 points, but they had recorded 5 straight Unders prior. These are two banged-up teams that could be fatigued from recent road games, so this should be a lower-scoring game in Charlotte.

BET UNDER 224.5 (-115).

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Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (37-38) and Chicago Bulls (36-39) meet Wednesday at United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers failed to cover the spread as 5-point home favorites Sunday in a 118-108 loss vs. the Bulls. F LeBron James (foot) returned after missing 13 games and scored 19 points off the bench.

The Bulls failed to cover as 4.5-point underdogs Monday with a 124-114 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers. G Zach LaVine scored 23 points as Chicago lost for just the 3rd time in its last 10 games.

This is the 2nd meeting and final one of the season between these teams. The Lakers are 7-3 straight up and 5-4-1 against the spread vs. the Bulls in their last 10 meetings, while the Over has gone 6-4.

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Lakers at Bulls odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Bulls +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -2.5 (-105) | Bulls +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Lakers at Bulls key injuries

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
F LeBron James (foot) questionable
G D’Angelo Russell (hip) probable

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
G Alex Caruso (foot) questionable
F Javonte Green (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Lakers at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 115, Bulls 105

Moneyline

PASS.

Los Angeles (-135) should be able to bounce back and get revenge vs. Chicago, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Lakers should win comfortably. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET LAKERS -2.5 (-105).

The Lakers are a veteran team and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after 2 days of rest. Los Angeles is also 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games after failing to cover in its previous contest and 5-2 ATS after a loss. The Bulls have beaten the Lakers in 3 straight meetings and should struggle to get a 4th straight win now that James has had a game to shake off the rust after returning from injury.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 227.5 (-112).

The Under is 6-1 in Los Angeles’ last 7 games after a double-digit loss at home and 11-4 in its last 15 vs. teams with a losing record.

The Under has hit in 11 of Chicago’s last 15 home games and Wednesday’s matchup should be another low-scoring affair as the Lakers tighten up defensively after a bad loss at home in James’ return.

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Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (36-38) wrap up a 3-game road trip Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers (39-36) at Crypto.com Arena. Tip is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bulls have racked up 5 wins in the last 6 games, while also going 5-1 ATS. Chicago has cashed the Over in back-to-back games, after a 3-0 Under run from March 18-22. Chicago beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-108 on Sunday as 5.5-point underdogs.

The Clippers lost at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, falling 131-110 on its home court. Los Angeles has alternated losses and wins in each of the last 6 games overall, while also alternating non-covers and covers during the span.

Los Angeles beat the Bulls in Chicago 108-103 on Jan. 31 as 2.5-point road favorites as the Under 225.5 hit.

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Bulls at Clippers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Clippers -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +3.5 (-105) | Clippers -3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Bulls at Clippers key injuries

Bulls

G Javonte Green (knee) questionable

Clippers

F Kawhi Leonard (face) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bulls at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 111, Clippers 105

Moneyline

The BULLS (+155) are a strong value, as Chicago is playing much better basketball lately. The Clippers (-180) are too expensive, especially since it has dropped 3 of the last 5 games overall, including all 3 times as a favorite.

Against the spread

The BULLS +3.5 (-105) are a solid play if you can’t bring yourself to playing the visitors outright.

However, the Clippers -3.5 (-115) are just not a good play, as L.A. has been erratic, scoring 108 or fewer points in 4 of the last 8 games.

Over/Under

Play the UNDER 220.5 (-108), and that might be the best play on the board.

The Under is 30-12 in the last 42 games at home for the Clips, while going 20-9 in the last 29 games overall for the Bulls. The Under is also 11-5 in the Bulls’ last 16 road games, while cashing in 4 of the last 5 games when playing on no rest, too.

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Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (35-38) and Los Angeles Lakers (37-37) meet Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bulls covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites Friday with a 124-96 win at the Portland Trail Blazers. G Zach LaVine scored a game-high 33 points for the Bulls, who have won 4 of their last 5 games.

The Lakers covered as 3.5-point home favorites Friday with a 116-111 win vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. C Anthony Davis had 37 points and 14 rebounds as Los Angeles improved to .500 on the season and is sitting in the 8th seed in the Western Conference.

F LeBron James (foot) has been upgraded from out to doubtful vs. Chicago.

This is the 1st meeting this season between these teams. Los Angeles is 8-2 straight up and 6-3-1 against the spread vs. Chicago in the last 10 meetings and the Over is 5-5.

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Bulls at Lakers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:17 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Lakers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +3.5 (-112) | Lakers -3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Bulls at Lakers key injuries

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
G Alex Caruso (foot) questionable
F Javonte Green (knee) out

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
F LeBron James (foot) doubtful
G D’Angelo Russell (hip) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bulls at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 115, Bulls 105

Moneyline

PASS.

The Lakers (-160) have lost the last 2 meetings vs. Chicago but should be able to pull out the win Sunday. However, there is no need to risk more than 1 1/12 times your potential profit on the moneyline when Los Angeles should cover the short spread. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.

Against the spread

BET LAKERS -3.5 (-108).

The Lakers have beaten up on poor away teams lately and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. teams with a road winning percentage below .400. The Bulls are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. teams with a losing record and should come back down to Earth after a dominant win at Portland last time out.

Look for Los Angeles to get another important win for its playoff hopes and to cover the short spread vs. a mediocre road team in the Bulls (15-21 straight up).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 224.5 (-112).

The Under is 13-3 in Chicago’s last 16 games after covering in its previous contest and 8-2 in its last 10 after a win by more than 10 points.

The Under has hit in 10 of Los Angeles’ last 12 home games and the Lakers should continue to play well defensively at Crypto.com Arena in hopes of making the postseason.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (48-23) take on the Chicago Bulls (34-37) on Wednesday. Tip from United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The 76ers fell 109-105 in overtime to the Bulls on Monday failing to cover as 8-point home favorites. The loss snapped an 8 game losing streak. The Sixers are 8-2 straight up and 6-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games. This season, they are 42-29 ATS.

Chicago’s 109-105 overtime victory against Philadelphia was its last game as well. It is now on a 3-game winning streak and is 6-4 in its last 10 games. During that stretch, the Bulls are 4-5-1 ATS and are 34-34-3 ATS this season.

Chicago leads the season series 2-1 with a win on Monday and 126-112 road victory to cover as a 5-point underdog in early January. Prior to that, the 76ers beat the Bulls 114-109 to cover as a 2.5-point road favorite in October.

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76ers at Bulls odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 76ers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Bulls +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -3.5 (-112) | Bulls +3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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76ers at Bulls key injuries

76ers

SG James Harden (achilles) questionable
SF P.J. Tucker (ankle) questionable

Bulls

SG Alex Caruso (foot) questionable
SG Javonte Green (knee) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

76ers at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 114, Bulls 103

Moneyline

PASS.

The spread features more value than a moneyline play on a Sixers team that is 8-2 in its last 10 games.

Against the spread

BET 76ERS -3.5 (-105).

The Sixers have bounced back well in recent games after losing outright and against the spread. They are 3-1 in their last 4 games following an outright loss, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss, and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. They are also 8-3 ATS playing as a 3-4.5-point favorite this season while Chicago is just 1-5 ATS playing as a 3-4.5-point underdog.

This will be Philadelphia’s 8th time playing the same team in back-to-back games this season; in the 2nd leg of those games they are 7-1 this season.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 221.5 (-110).

The Under is 4-3 in Philly’s last 7 games and 3-1 in Chicago’s last 4.

The Under is 12-2 in the Bulls’ last 14 games following a ATS win, 14-3 in their last 17 home games against a team with a winning outright record, and 12-3 in their last 15 games following an outright victory. The Under is also 21-14-1 in Bull’s home games this season.

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Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (33-37) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (48-22) on Monday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Chicago took down the Miami Heat 113-99 Saturday to cover as a 2-point home underdog. It has now won back-to-back games and 4 of its last 5. The Bulls are 6-4 straight up (SU) and 4-5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games, slipping to 33-34-3 ATS.

The Sixers blew out the Indiana Pacers 141-121 on the road Saturday to cover as 4.5-point favorites. They have now won 8 games in a row and are 9-1 in their last 10. Philadelphia is 7-3 ATS during that stretch to improve to 42-28 ATS on the season.

Philadelphia and Chicago have split the season series 1-1. Philly won 114-109 to cover as a 2.5-point road favorite as the Over (221) cashed on Oct. 29 and Chicago won 126-112 to cover as a 5-point road underdog as the Over (234.5) connected on Jan. 6.

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Bulls at 76ers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +255 (bet $100 to win $255) | 76ers -310 (bet $310 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +8.5 (-120) | 76ers -8.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Bulls at 76ers key injuries

Bulls

G Alex Caruso (foot) questionable
G Javonte Green (knee) questionable

76ers

F P.J. Tucker (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bulls at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 113, Bulls 102

Moneyline

PASS.

The Sixers (-310) should win but this play is not profitable. Focus on the spread and/or total for action in this game.

Against the spread

LEAN 76ERS -8.5 (+100).

The Sixers have been unstoppable recently, winning 8 straight games with the last 2 coming by a combined 59 points. They are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when their opponent scores 100 or more points in their previous game and 23-13 ATS this season at home.

The Bulls are 13-18-2 ATS on the road this season — including 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 road games, 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games with the 76ers in Philadelphia and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 meetings against the Sixers overall.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 225.5 (-112).

The Under is 11-2 in the Bulls’ last 13 games following an ATS win, 6-0 in their last 5 road games against a team with a winning percentage above .600 and 5-1 in their last 6 road games against a team with a winning home record.

The Under is 3-0-1 in th 76ers’ last 4 home games against a team with a road winning percentage less than .400 and 3-2 in their last 5 games overall. Philadelphia ranks 3rd in the league in opponent points per game (110.5) and Chicago ranks just 18th in points per game (113.5).

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-35) visit the Chicago Bulls (31-37) Friday with tip-off from United Center set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Minnesota beat Chicago 150-126 in their 1st meeting on Dec. 18 covering as a 1.5-point home underdog as the 233.5 Over easily hit.

The Bulls lost 117-114 loss at home Wednesday to the Sacramento Kings as 1.5-point underdogs. Chicago is 2-3 in its last 5 with both wins coming on the road. They are 1-3-1 ATS in the last 5 and 31-34-3 ATS on the season.

The Timberwolves lost 104-102 Wednesday at home to the Boston Celtics, covering as 4-point underdogs. Minnesota is 2-3 in their last 5 with both wins also coming on the road. The T-wolves are 3-2 ATS in the last 5 and 34-36 ATS on the season.

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Timberwolves at Bulls odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Bulls -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +2.5 (-108) | Bulls -2.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Timberwolves at Bulls key injuries

Timberwolves

C Rudy Gobert (ankle) questionable
F Naz Reid (calf) questionable
G Austin Rivers (back) questionable
F Karl Anthony-Towns (calf) out

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
G Alex Caruso (illness) questionable
F Javonte Green (knee) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 117, Bulls 113

Moneyline

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES +125.

This is a very even matchup with major implications for both teams, as they both fight for a play-in tournament spot. The Timberwolves are a very solid away team whereas the Bulls have shown they can fail to take advantage of home court.

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES +2.5 (-105).

The moneyline isa better value, but if you need a little insurance this is not a bad price. The Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100+ in their previous game. The Bulls are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 day of rest.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 224.5 (-110).

The Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago and the last 5 meetings overall. For Minnesota the Over is 9-2 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. For Chicago the Over is 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.

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Sacramento Kings at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Sacramento Kings at Chicago Bulls odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Sacramento Kings (40-27) visit the Chicago Bulls (31-36) on Wednesday. Tip from United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Sacramento had a 3-game winning streak snapped Monday, losing to the Milwaukee Bucks 133-124 and failing to cover as a 3.5-point home underdog. The Kings are 8-2 in their last 10 games and 7-3 against the spread (ATS) in that span. The Kings are 37-29-1 ATS this season.

Chicago beat Houston 119-111 to push as an 8-point road favorite on Saturday. It has now won back-to-back games and is 5-5 in its last 10 games. In that span, the Bulls are 3-6-1 ATS to fall to 31-33-3 ATS on the season.

The Kings knocked off the Bulls 110-101 on Dec. 4 to cover as 3-point home favorites while the 239.5 Under cashed.

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Kings at Bulls odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:53 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kings -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Bulls -105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Kings -1.5 (-108) | Bulls +1.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Kings at Bulls key injuries

Kings

None

Bulls

PG Lonzo Ball (knee) out
SG Javonte Green (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Kings at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 119, Bulls 111

Moneyline

PASS.

The spread is a more profitable play for the Kings.

Against the spread

LEAN KINGS -1.5 (-108).

The Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an outright loss. They are also 20-12 ATS on the road this season. The Bulls are just 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games including 0-2 ATS in their last 2 home games.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 239.5 (-115).

The Under is 13-3 in the Bulls’ last 16 home games against a team with a winning road record, 4-0 in their last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600, and 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days of rest.

The Under is19-13-1 in Bulls’ home games this season and 19-12-1 in Kings’ road games this season.

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Chicago Bulls at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Bulls at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (29-36) visit the Denver Nuggets (46-19) on Wednesday. Tip from Ball Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Chicago fell 125-122 to Indiana on Sunday, failing to cover as 5.5-point home favorites. It has now lost back-to-back games and 4 straight against the spread (ATS). The Bulls are 3-7 in their last 10 games and just 2-8 ATS in that same span to fall to 30-33-2 ATS this season.

Denver beat Toronto 118-113 on Monday, but failed to cover as 6-point home favorites. It has now won 4 straight games and is 8-2 in its last 10 games. In that span, the Nuggets are 7-3 ATS to improve 37-28 ATS this season.

The Nuggets beat the Bulls 126-103 in Chicago on Nov. 13 as 1.5-point road favorites. The 231.5 Under hit.

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Bulls at Nuggets odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bulls +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Nuggets -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +8.5 (-108) | Nuggets -8.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bulls at Nuggets key injuries

Bulls

Not yet submitted.

Nuggets

PF Michael Porter Jr. (illness) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bulls at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 114, Bulls 103

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline holds no value in this matchup for a Nuggets team that has a 30-4 home record going against a Bulls team that is just 11-21 on the road.

Against the spread

BET DENVER -8.5 (-112).

The Nuggets are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss, 7-1 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 or more points in their previous game, and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games.

Chicago has been struggling of late. It is 0-4 in its last 4 games, 0-4 ATS in its last 4 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600, 0-5 ATS in its last 5 road games against a team with a winning road record, and it is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 road games.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 226.5 (-110).

The Under is 5-0 in the Bulls’ last 5 road games against a team with a home winning percentage above .600 and 4-0 in the Nuggets’ last 4 home games against a team with a road winning percentage less than .400.

The Denver defense ranks 10th in the NBA in points per game while the Chicago defense ranks 12th in the same metric. With both teams having strong defenses, points will come at a premium in this matchup.

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Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (34-29) play the 3rd game of their 4-game road trip on Friday against the Chicago Bulls (29-34). Tip-off is 8 p.m. ET at United Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

F Kevin Durant made his debut for the Suns on Wednesday in a 104-91 win over the Charlotte Hornets as Phoenix covered the 10.5-point spread as favorites. Durant had 23 points while G Devin Booker had 37 points to lead all scorers.

The Bulls have won 3 of their last 4 games and are coming off a 117-115 road win over the Detroit Pistons where they failed to cover the 7-point spread as favorites.

The Suns won the 1st matchup, beating the Bulls 132-113 in Phoenix on Nov. 30 as 5.5-point favorites.

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Suns at Bulls odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Bulls +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns -5.5 (-105) | Bulls +5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Suns at Bulls key injuries

Suns

F Josh Okogie (nose) available
G Terrence Ross (toe) questionable
G Landry Shamet (foot) out

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
G Javonte Green (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Suns at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 109, Bulls 101

Moneyline

The Suns are only 13-19 on the road this season, but have won 6 of their last 8 road games. They are 13-5 in their last 18 games. The Bulls, despite winning 3 of their last 4 games, have lost 7 of their last 10 games.

With Durant in the lineup with Booker, the Suns will be hard to defend as they combined for 60 points in their 1st game together. But there isn’t any value to bet the Suns on the moneyline here.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Suns blew out the Bulls at home in November. They are 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Bulls are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss.

Bet SUNS -5.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Under is 7-3 in the Suns’ last 10 games. It is 4-0 in their last 4 road games and 4-1 in their last 5 road games against teams with winning home records.

The Under is 5-0 in the Bulls’ last 5 road games.

BET UNDER 222.5 (-112).

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