Game Details:

Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
Betting Line: Suns -7.5 | Over/Under: 225.5

Key Storylines

Suns Looking to Extend Home Streak

Phoenix has been dominant at home this season, winning seven of their last eight at the Footprint Center. Led by Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, the Suns aim to continue their strong form against a struggling Bulls squad.

Bulls’ Road Struggles

Chicago has had difficulty performing away from home, with a below .500 record on the road. Despite solid performances from DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, consistency has been a major concern for Billy Donovan’s team.

Playoff Implications

The Suns are battling for a higher seed in the Western Conference, while Chicago is fighting to stay in the playoff picture in the East. Every win matters, making this an important game for both teams.

Injury Report

Chicago Bulls:
Out: Lonzo Ball (knee), Patrick Williams (foot)
Questionable: Alex Caruso (ankle)

Phoenix Suns:
Out: Jusuf Nurkic (hamstring)
Questionable: Bradley Beal (back)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):

Bulls: 29-35 ATS this season
Suns: 32-30 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:

The total has gone over in 33 of Chicago’s 64 games.
The total has gone under in six of Phoenix’s last 10 games.

Home vs. Away Performance:

Chicago is 12-21 on the road this season.
Phoenix is 20-12 at home.

Player Prop to Watch

Devin Booker (Suns) – Points Total: 26.5

With Jusuf Nurkic out, the Suns may rely more on their perimeter game, giving Booker a higher usage rate.

DeMar DeRozan (Bulls) – Assists Total: 5.5

DeRozan has been operating as a key facilitator for Chicago, making the over on his assists an intriguing play.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Suns -7.5 → Phoenix has a strong home-court advantage and should cover.
Total: Under 225.5 → The Suns have been trending towards the under in recent games.
Player Prop: Devin Booker Over 26.5 points → High-scoring night expected from the Suns’ star.

Chicago will need a massive effort from DeRozan and LaVine to keep this one close, but Phoenix’s depth and home dominance should help them secure the win.

Final Score Prediction: Suns 118, Bulls 108