Warriors vs. Bulls Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets
The Chicago Bulls (30-32) visit the Golden State Warriors (33-28) after winning three road games in a row. The Warriors are favored by 8 points in the matchup, which starts at 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The matchup’s point total is set at 223.5.
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Warriors and Bulls Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
The Warriors have a 5-3 record against the spread this season when favored by 8 points or more.
In games they have played as at least 8-point underdogs this season, the Bulls are 5-5 against the spread.
The Warriors and Bulls average 7.0 more points between them than the over/under of 223.5 for this matchup.
Golden State and Chicago have seen its opponents average a combined 6.4 more points per game than the point total of 223.5 set in this outing.
The average total for Warriors games this season is 12.0 more points than the total of 223.5 in this game.
The average over/under for Chicago’s games this season is 1.4 more points than the point total of 223.5 for this outing.
Golden State is 33-26-2 against the spread this season.
The Bulls are 32-29-1 against the spread this season.
Warriors Stats & Insights
The Warriors’ +117 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.9 points per game) is a result of scoring 118.7 points per game (sixth in the NBA) while allowing 116.8 per contest (18th in the league).
The Warriors win the rebound battle by 3.8 boards on average. They collect 47 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the league, while their opponents grab 43.2 per outing.
Golden State makes 15.1 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league), two more than its opponents (13.1).
The Warriors average 118.4 points per 100 possessions on offense (13th in the league), and allow 116.5 points per 100 possessions (16th in the NBA).
The Warriors’ offense has been much worse when playing at home (117.8 PPG) compared to road games (119.7 PPG). Similarly, their defense has been worse in home games (116.9 PPG allowed) compared to their play on the road (116.7 PPG allowed).
Bulls Stats & Insights
The Bulls’ -83 scoring differential (being outscored by 1.3 points per game) is a result of putting up 111.8 points per game (25th in NBA) while allowing 113.1 per outing (12th in league).
The 43.7 rebounds per game Chicago accumulates rank 15th in the NBA. Their opponents collect 43.8.
The Bulls hit 11.7 three-pointers per game (24th in the league), 2.9 fewer than their opponents.
The Bulls average 115.3 points per 100 possessions on offense (19th in league), and allow 116.6 points per 100 possessions (18th in NBA).
Chicago scores 111.7 points per game at home, and 111.8 on the road.
Warriors Key Players to Watch
The Warriors active leader in points and assists this season is Stephen Curry, who scores 27.2 points per game to go with 5.0 assists.
Kevon Looney’s averages this season are 4.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.
The Warriors get 4.9 three-pointers per game out of Curry.
Chris Paul averages 1.3 steals per game, while Trayce Jackson-Davis swats 0.9 shots per contest.
Bulls Key Players to Watch
DeMar DeRozan racks up 23.0 points per game and also tacks on 4.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest.
Nikola Vucevic has per-game averages of 17.8 points, 3.3 assists and 10.7 rebounds this season.
Coby White hits 2.9 threes per game.
The Bulls’ defensive efforts get a lift from Alex Caruso (1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks per game).
Over (223.5)
Warriors 120 – Bulls 111
