Some Bettors Making A Run On The Surprising Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are on a run after six seasons of mediocrity. They are 27-12 and leading the Eastern Conference with a good record. Billy Donovan's team has a young, talented cast led by Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. The team plays in the same division as the reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks. The Bulls lead the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage (38.9), are second in overall shooting (47.5), and eighth in points per game (111. 5).

The Chicago Bulls are the current Central Division champions. They are 4-0 and are in a three-team race with the Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The first of the four head-to-head meetings takes place on Jan. 21 in Milwaukee. The remaining three games are scheduled for March and April. In-state sportsbooks are betting heavily on the Bulls. Illinois Gaming Board reported $226.6 million handle for basketball in November.

The Chicago Bulls are a surprise Eastern Conference sleeper. They have four players averaging at least 4.0 assists and five who have racked up 100 or more dimes. The Bulls have two go-to players in DeRozan and LaVine and a half-court offense. The top six teams in the East are separated by 4 1/2 games.

The Bulls are a popular bet to win the NBA championship. They are tied for seventh with Philadelphia. The team hasn't won the title since 1998. The Bulls' title odds have shrunk from +15000 to +2500 on some betting sites. BetRivers is the shortest at +1800.

DeMar DeRozan is the favorite to win the NBA MVP award. DeMar is currently at +4000 at FanDuel. He was a +30000 offering at WynnBET. He is second in the betting market behind Stephen Curry.