Warriors vs. Bulls Prediction & Odds
The third-place Warriors head to Chicago to face the fourth-place Bulls on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 PM ET. Can the Bulls cover the 2.5-point spread as home underdogs?
The Golden State Warriors are 21-21 on the season. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Warriors are 19-22-1 ATS on the year.
The Chicago Bulls are 19-24 on the season. They’re 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Bulls are 21-20-2 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
565 Golden State Warriors (-2.5) at 566 Chicago Bulls (+2.5); O/U 232.5
3:30 PM ET, Sunday, January 15, 2023
United Center, Chicago, IL
Warriors vs. Bulls Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 75% of public bettors are currently backing the Warriors -2.5 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Golden State Warriors DFS Spin
When constructing a DFS lineup, considering Stephen Curry would always be a good idea. The Warriors’ star point guard is having another excellent season as he’s pouring in 29.2 points per game on 49.5% shooting from the field. If that wasn’t enough, Curry has elite counting stats as well. He’s averaging 6.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 4.9 made three-pointers, and 4.6 made free throws per game. Curry might be worth the price in DFS this weekend.
For a sleeper at shooting guard, consider Golden State’s Donte DiVincenzo. The fourth-year man out of Villanova has scored at least 15 points in 4 of Golden State’s last 9 games. There is some risk involved, but DiVincenzo’s high upside might be worth a flier.
Chicago Bulls DFS Spin
The injury status to monitor for Chicago ahead of this game is the quadricep of Bulls’ small forward Demar DeRozan. DeRozan has missed Chicago’s last 2 games with a right quadricep strain, and he’s officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s tilt with Golden State.
Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is listed as probable for Sunday’s game, as he had been dealing with a hand injury. LaVine can provide both volume scoring (23.8 points per game) and solid counting stats (4.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1 steal per game) for your DFS lineup. He might also see an increase in shot attempts if DeRozan is unable to play or limited in any way.
For efficient big-man production, DFS players should consider Bulls center Nikola Vucevic. The 6’10” veteran is scoring 16.9 points per game, pulling down 10.9 rebounds per game, and shooting a terrific 52.1% from the field this year. He’s recorded 8 straight double-doubles and will look to make it 9 straight on Sunday.
Warriors vs. Bulls NBA Betting Trends
Golden State is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an outright win.
Golden State is 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Chicago is 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following an outright loss.
Golden State is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against Chicago.
Warriors vs. Bulls NBA Prediction
The Bulls have lost their last three games in a row by an average of 8.3 points per game. The Warriors on the other hand are coming off a massive 144-113 win over San Antonio on Friday night. Chicago has had trouble defending all season, as they rank 24th in the league in defensive efficiency. What’s worse, the Bulls are 28th in the NBA in opponent’s three-point shooting percentage. Those two numbers spell doom against a hot-shooting offensive juggernaut like the Golden State Warriors. I’ll lay the points with the Dubs on the road.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS -2.5