Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, Tips & Spreads - March 18th, 2022 | NBA Season 2021-22
The Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns will lock horns with each other in an enticing 2021-22 NBA game at the Footprint Center on Friday.
The Bulls have been struggling of late, losing seven of their last nine games, including their last two. Chicago lost 110-125 against the Utah Jazz in their previous outing on Feb. 7. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine scored 25 and 33 points, respectively and were the only impactful players for Chicago.
Meanwhile, the league's best team, the Suns, have been in good form, winning five of their last six games. They beat the Houston Rockets 129-112 to extend their winning streak to three outings. Four starters scored over 20 points, with Devin Booker leading the way with 36.
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls' injury report features three players, including All-Star Zach LaVine, who is listed as probable. Meanwhile, Lonzo Ball and Patrick Williams will continue their time on the sidelines.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Suns' injury report features six players. Chris Paul, Dario Saric, Frank Kaminsky, Cameron Johnson and Gabriel Lundberg are all sidelined, while Jae Crowder is listed as questionable.
Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns: Betting Odds & Spreads- March 18th, 2022
The Suns will enter this game as the favorites. They have homecourt advantage and momentum. The Bulls have struggled to beat teams with a better record this year and are likely to be at the losing end once again.
Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns: Betting Tips
Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- The Bulls' totals have gone UNDER in four of their last five games.
- The Bulls are 15-16-1 against the spread away from home.
- DeMar DeRozan is averaging 25.9 points per game across his last seven games.
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Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- The Suns' totals have gone OVER in their last four games.
- The Suns are 23-13 against the spread at home.
- Devin Booker is averaging 27.6 points per game in his last five outings.
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Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns: Predicted Lineups
Chicago Bulls
The Bulls are likely to deploy the same starting lineup they did in their last game against the Jazz. Ayo Dosunmu and Zach LaVine played in the backcourt, while DeMar DeRozan, Javonte Green and Nikola Vucevic featured in the frontcourt.
Alex Caruso, Coby White and Derrick Jones Jr. have played the most minutes off the bench lately, and that is likely to be the case again.
Phoenix Suns
The Suns will likely deploy the same starting five from their last game as well. Cameron Payne and Devin Booker will likely start as the guards, with Mikal Bridges, Torrey Craig and Deandre Ayton completing the rest of the lineup.
Aaron Holiday, JaVale McGee and Landry Shamet could receive the most playing minutes in the second unit.
- The Bulls have a 4-8 record against Western Conference teams on the road.
- The Suns have an 11-2 record against Eastern Conference teams at home.
- The Bulls are 3-7 since the All-Star break.
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Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns: Predicted Starting 5s
Chicago Bulls
Point Guard: Ayo Dosunmu; Shooting Guard: Zach LaVine; Small Forward: DeMar DeRozan; Power Forward: Javonte Green; Center: Nikola Vucevic.
Phoenix Suns
Point Guard: Cameron Payne; Shooting Guard: Devin Booker; Small Forward: Mikal Bridges; Power Forward: Torrey Craig; Center: Deandre Ayton.