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Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, Tips & SpreadsĀ  - March 18th, 2022 | NBA Season 2021-22

Suns vs Bulls: Injury Report 2021-22 NBA season
Suns vs Bulls: Injury Report 2021-22 NBA season

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.

Player Name 

Status 

Reason

Zach LaVine

Probable

Knee soreness

Patrick Williams

Out

Wrist ligament tear

Lonzo Ball

Out

Knee injury


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.

Player Name 

Status 

Reason

Chris Paul

Out

Thumb fracture

Frank Kaminsky

Out

Knee injury

Dario Saric

Out

ACL tear

Cameron Johnson

Out 

Quad contusion

Gabriel Lundburg

Out 

Not with team

Jae Crowder

Out 

Groin soreness


Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns: Betting Odds & Spreads- March 18th, 2022

Team

Record

Money line 

Total points (Over and Under)

Point spread

Chicago Bulls

41-28

+200

Over 230 (-109)

+6 (-110)

Phoenix Suns

56-14

-250

Under 230 (-110)

-6 (-110)

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

  1. The Bulls' totals have gone UNDER in four of their last five games.
  2. The Bulls are 15-16-1 against the spread away from home.
  3. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 25.9 points per game across his last seven games.

Click here to place a bet on BetMGM on DeMar DeRozan scoring more than 25 points.

Phoenix Suns Betting Tips

  1. The Suns' totals have gone OVER in their last four games.
  2. The Suns are 23-13 against the spread at home.
  3. Devin Booker is averaging 27.6 points per game in his last five outings.

Click here to place a bet on BetMGM on Devin Booker scoring over 30 points against the Bulls.


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.


  1. The Bulls have a 4-8 record against Western Conference teams on the road.
  2. The Suns have an 11-2 record against Eastern Conference teams at home.
  3. 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.

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