Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 3/19/25, 4:33 AM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 3/19/25 at 4:43 AM in NBA Picks

The Phoenix Suns will welcome the Chicago Bulls to Footprint Center tonight in what should be a competitive matchup between two teams looking to strengthen their playoff positions. The Bulls have been playing some of their best basketball lately, winning five of their last six games, including a convincing 111-97 road victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday. Meanwhile, the Suns have struggled with consistency, splitting their last ten games, but they are coming off a dominant 128-89 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Chicago has been finding ways to win despite dealing with multiple injuries. Lonzo Ball remains out for the season, and Josh Giddey is also sidelined. Despite these absences, the Bulls have continued to play well as a team, averaging 117.2 points per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their rebounding and playmaking have been strong, with the team averaging 46.5 rebounds and 28.2 assists per contest. The Bulls’ resilience will be key against a Suns team that can be explosive offensively.

Phoenix, on the other hand, has also been dealing with injuries, with Grayson Allen and Bradley Beal ruled out for this contest. Beal’s absence is particularly significant, as his scoring and defensive contributions are crucial for the Suns. Still, Phoenix boasts a slightly higher offensive output than Chicago, averaging 117.7 points per game while shooting an efficient 50.9% from the field. They also lead in assists per game with 30.4, which speaks to their ball movement and offensive chemistry.