Chicago Bulls (22-34) vs Phoenix Suns (26-29)
Game Info: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 5:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls +4.5 -- Over/Under: 238.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CHSN
The Phoenix Suns (26-28) are set to face the Chicago Bulls (22-33) on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago. Both teams are currently navigating challenging periods, with the Suns on a four-game losing streak and the Bulls having lost five consecutive games.
The Suns returned from the All-Star break with a 120-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Austin, Texas. This defeat marked their fourth straight and seventh in eight games, placing them 11th in the Western Conference standings. The Bulls are also struggling, currently on a five-game losing streak. They are positioned 12th in the Eastern Conference and are aiming to halt their downward trajectory.
Josh Giddey Over 6.5 Rebounds
Josh Giddey is averaging 7.3 rebounds per game, totaling 378 rebounds so far this season. This includes 88 offensive rebounds and 290 defensive rebounds. In terms of per-game averages, Giddey secures approximately 1.7 offensive rebounds and 5.6 defensive rebounds each game. His rebounding performance ranks him 33rd in the league for rebounds per game.
Giddey's rebounding statistics reflect his consistent contribution on both ends of the court, highlighting his role as a versatile guard for the Bulls this season.
Giddey is coming off a game where he secured 16 rebounds against the New York Knicks on February 20th. This performance on the boards was extremely impressive, considering that the New York Knicks are one of the best rebounding teams in the NBA. Now Giddey has a favorable matchup against the Phoenix Suns who just traded their big man Nurkic before the All-Star break. I expect Giddey to have another solid night rebounding the ball.
Devin Booker Under 25.5 Points
Devin Booker has played 48 games in the 2024-25 NBA season with the Phoenix Suns. He is averaging 26.2 points per game, ranking 8th in the league. Booker's shooting percentages are 45.3% from the field and 33.9% from three-point range. He also maintains an 89.6% free-throw percentage. His consistent scoring and playmaking have been pivotal for the Suns this season.
Devin Booker's scoring production has slowed down as of late failing to score 25 or more points in four of his last five games. Since Kevin Durant has come back from injury he has been this Sun’s team's main scorer. Until Devin Booker returns back to looking like an elite scorer I'm looking to fade him when it comes to a scoring perspective.
Tyus Jones Over 5.5 Assists
yus Jones has played 53 games for the Phoenix Suns in the 2024-25 NBA season. He is averaging 6.0 assists per game, ranking 22nd in the league. In road games, Jones maintains an average of 6.0 assists per game across 26 appearances. Jones' playmaking abilities remain a key component of the Suns' offensive strategy as they strive to improve their standing in the league.
Tyus Jones is coming off a game where he only had three assists against the San Antonio Spurs. Just a few games back we saw him have a 10 assists night against the Denver Nuggets and a nine-assist night against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has a favorable matchup going against the Chicago Bulls who are giving up 29.2 assists per game to opposing teams which is the second most in the league.
Brad’s Pick See Above
AUTHOR: Brad Francis
