Overview
The leaders of the West and the second-best team in the East prepare to battle on Monday as the Phoenix Suns (42-10), and Chicago Bulls (33-20) will go head-to-head.
Last games records
Phoenix saw their 11 game win streak snapped last week, but they bounced back on Saturday with a win over the Wizards. They have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA over the past few weeks.
Chicago is 2-2 to open up the month of February and narrowly trails the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference standings. They dropped a competitive matchup against Philadelphia on Sunday.
Matchup Information
- Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 P.M. EST
- On Monday, February 7th,
- At the United Center in Chicago, IL.
Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls Betting Analysis
Phoenix Suns Betting Analysis
The Suns won their last game in Washington 95-80. But they have an intimidating back-to-back scheduled for Monday and Tuesday as they will face the Bulls and 76ers on the road. But if there is any team that can handle a challenge like that, it is these Suns.
Phoenix was led by DeAndre Ayton on Saturday. The star center posted 20 points and 16 rebounds in the strong performance. Chris Paul added 14 points and nine assists to pace the all-around offensive attack for the Suns.
It was another efficient game for the team as they tallied 26 assists compared to just ten turnovers.
Phoenix will look to keep the momentum going in Chicago against the injury-riddled Bulls. The Suns have been a solid road team so far during the 2021-2022 campaign, and that trend should continue as they wrap up their current road trip over the next two days.
The Suns will be a popular road betting pick in this matchup.
Chicago Bulls Betting Analysis
The Bulls and 76ers saw two of the best individual performances of the season from their MVP-candidate superstars on Sunday.
Joel Embiid led the Sixers to victory with 40 points and ten rebounds. But Chicago’s DeMar DeRozan kept the short-handed Bulls in the game until the end with his insane 45 point, nine-rebound, seven assist, and one steal statline. The performance was amongst the best of the season from an individual standpoint.
But he would have preferred to earn the victory despite the impressive final line.
Chicago labored from beyond the arc with Zach LaVine out on Sunday as they shot just over 28 percent from deep. But they were able to keep the turnover numbers down with just eight total turnovers.
But the 76ers simply utilized their depth-advantage en route to the road victory.
Now Chicago will be tasked with trying to stop the best team in the NBA without at least two of their best players, and possibly three, as Alex Caruso and Lonzo Ball will be inactive for the foreseeable future, and LaVine is listed as a game-time decision for Monday.
Team Updates
Zach LaVine was listed as questionable for Sunday’s matchup with Philadelphia but was ultimately ruled out for the game. But he could be in line for a return against Phoenix on Monday. However, he is listed as a game-time decision as of this article’s publication.
Chicago’s Coby White also missed Sunday’s game, and his status is also unclear for Monday.
- Phoenix is 29-23 ATS this year.
- The Suns are 24-17 ATS following a victory.
- They are 16-9 ATS on the road.
- Phoenix is 26-21 ATS as a favorite.
- The Suns are 13-7 ATS as a road favorite.
- Chicago is 30-22-1 ATS this season.
- The Bulls are 11-7-1 ATS when coming off of a loss.
- They have a league-best 17-9 ATS record at their home arena.
- Chicago is 8-11 ATS as an underdog.
- The Bulls are 3-3 ATS as a home underdog.
Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
One of the main betting strategies for people who prefer to roll with the moneyline has been selecting Phoenix with their betting picks this season. The Suns own the best record in the league and have consistently cashed in on straight-up bets.
They also own a respectable 29-23 ATS record this year. The majority of top sportsbooks have Phoenix listed as a heavy road favorite on Monday, but they should be able to cover the spread barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls Betting Prediction
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How to Bet on Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls
Phoenix is listed as at least a six-point favorite according to most sportsbooks. That margin may scare off some betters as Chicago is the home team. But Phoenix has their stars in the rotation while Chicago will be without a number of significant players in this game.
Rolling with the Suns, despite the heavy spread, is the correct choice in this affair.
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