The Chicago Bulls (25-37) and Phoenix Suns (35-26) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will broadcast live on CHSN.
The Suns are 10.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Suns -10.5), with the over/under set at 224.5 total points. Phoenix is a -535 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +400 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bulls vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, March 5.
Bulls vs Suns Prediction, Picks
- Bulls vs Suns picks: Suns -10.5 / Oso Ighodaro 8+ Points (+174)
My Suns vs. Bulls best bet is a same game parlay combining Phoenix to cover the spread and Oso Ighodaro to record 8+ points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bulls vs Suns Odds
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -105 | 224.5 -112o / -108u | +400 |
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -115 | 224.5 -112o / -108u | -535 |
Bulls vs Suns NBA Preview
The Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns will clash on Thursday night.
Chicago enters the contest with a 25-37 record, which places Billy Donovan’s team 12th in the Eastern Conference.
The Bulls trail the final play-in spot by 6.5 games in the East and are running out of time to make a serious push.
Josh Giddey has led Chicago with 17.7 points and 8.4 assists per game, serving as the team’s primary playmaker throughout the season.
Phoenix comes in at 35-26.
The Suns trail the Los Angeles Lakers by two games in the Western Conference standings as they battle for playoff positioning.
Devin Booker continues to lead the way for Phoenix, averaging 24.6 points and 6.1 assists per game while anchoring the offense.
Bulls vs Suns Predictions, Betting Analysis
Phoenix Suns -10.5
As the Suns get healthier, they should be able to maintain their strong form.
Phoenix is close to full strength, with Booker having returned earlier in the week.
Meanwhile, Chicago continues to struggle.
The Bulls have lost nine of their last 10 games and have had issues on the road all season, posting a 9-19 record away from home.
With Phoenix trending upward and Chicago sliding, this sets up as a favorable spot for the Suns to secure a comfortable double-digit victory.
Oso Ighodaro 8+ Points
We’ll team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
Oso Ighodaro has seen an expanded role recently and has made the most of his increased opportunities.
He has cashed this prop in six of his last eight games.
According to Pro Report, he is projected for 9.7 points tonight, giving us value on 8+ points in this spot.
Bulls vs Suns Parlay Picks
- Suns -10.5
- Oso Ighodaro 8+ Points
Parlay Payout: +174
