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Knicks vs Bulls Prediction 2/20/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:50:59 +0000

The Chicago Bulls and NY Knicks meet Thursday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Bulls Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pistons and Warriors, and they play the Suns, 76ers, and Clippers next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 120.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.2 points and 4.5 assists. Ayo Dosunmu is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Pacers and Hawks, and they play the Cavs, Celtics, and 76ers next. The NY Knicks are averaging 118.4 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.1 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.7 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

The Knicks have won each of their last nine home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Bulls have lost eight of their last nine night games following a home loss.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games following a home loss.
The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last four games.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
The Knicks have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
The road team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last six games.
The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.

Matchup/League Facts

The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (41.2).
The Knicks rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.8).
The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.2).
The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (19.0).

Knicks vs Bulls Injury Report

The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet, Michael Robinson, OG Anunoby, Kevin McCullar Jr., and Josh Hart.

The Bulls will be without Patrick Williams and EJ Liddell.

Knicks vs Bulls Prediction

I don’t want to back the Chicago Bulls as much as the next guy, and a Knicks blowout would surprise nobody. However, this is a lot of points for two teams that haven’t played in a week. There’s potential rust on the line, and it’s also a look ahead spot for the Knicks with the Cavs on deck. Also, the Bulls are 2-0 SU and ATS against the Knicks this season. The underdog has also covered eight of the last 10 games between the Bulls and Knicks. The Bulls have 12 wins on the road this season, and the Knicks have seen 10 of their 18 losses come at home. I’ll take a shot with the Bulls and the boatload of points.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: Bulls vs. Knicks 2/20/25

Hans Geevers — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:42:35 +0000

This Thursday, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this week’s Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,800

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns has certainly established himself as a key part of the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. With that said, how has Towns played from a statistical perspective in 2024? Let’s take a look at Towns game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 49 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Anthony Towns is averaging a robust 24.7 points, 13.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.9 blocks a game.

It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? How did Karl-Anthony Towns play in the game? In the New York Knicks impressive 124-123 win over the Chicago Bulls in November, Karl-Anthony Towns played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Towns compiled a whopping 46 points, ten rebounds, three assists and three blocks in the New York Knicks victory over the Chicago Bulls.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this evening’s NBA regular season game.

In my view, Karl-Anthony Towns is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing talented New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $9,400

In addition to center Karl-Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been a key contributor to New York Knicks achievements on the basketball court this season.

In the 34 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging 42.5 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the New York Knicks 149-148 win over the Atlanta Hawks six days ago, Jalen Brunson tallied 36 points, three rebounds and eight assists.

Additional flex plays I like in this matchup (Draftkings price noted): Nikola Vucevic, Center (Chicago Bulls) $8,800: Josh Giddey, Guard (Chicago Bulls) $8,400.

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Bulls vs Pistons Prediction 2/12/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:40:02 +0000

The Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls meet Wednesday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Pistons Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons beat the Bulls and Hornets, and they play the Spurs, Hawks, and Clippers next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.9 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.4 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.1 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pistons and Warriors, and they play the Knicks, Suns, and 76ers next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.3 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.7 points and 4.6 assists. Ayo Dosunmu is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The Bulls have won eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
The Pistons have lost each of their last seven games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Bulls have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

The Bulls have lost each of their last seven home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Pistons have won nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The favorites have covered the spread in 10 of the Pistons’ last 11 games at United Center.

Total Points Facts

Seven of the Pistons’ last eight games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Bulls’ last four night games against Central Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.

Bulls vs Pistons Injury Report

The Bulls will be without Adama Sanogo and Lonzo Ball.

The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg.

Bulls vs Pistons Prediction

The Pistons played the Bulls last night and left with a 40-point win. The Pistons led 71-29 at halftime, and the Bulls missed 24 of their first 25 three-point attempts. It was an absolute embarrassment on a level you don’t see in the NBA. Obviously, you’d expect the Bulls to play with a bit more effort this time around, and it’s not easy to beat the same team twice in as many days regardless of the talent gap. Still, it’s hard to see last night and then run to the window to back the Bulls. And as I said yesterday, the Pistons need to take advantage of games like this if they’re going to make the playoffs. The Bulls are 3-7 SU and ATS in their last seven games. I’ll lay the points with the Pistons yet again.

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Bulls vs Pistons Prediction 2/11/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:05:23 +0000

The Chicago Bulls play host to the Detroit Pistons at the United Center on Tuesday night. Here’s a Bulls vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Pistons Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last six games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after taking down the Hornets in a 112-102 win on Sunday. Tobias Harris led the team with 20 points on nine of 13 shooting, Cade Cunningham racked up a triple-double of 19 points with 10 rebounds and 12 assists while Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren scored 16 points each. As a team, the Pistons shot 48 percent from the field and 11 of 37 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Hornets from the start and were always in control after dominating the first quarter by 39-15 to take an early 28-point lead.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost 11 of their last 15 games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting thrashed by the Warriors in a 132-111 loss on Saturday. Coby White led the team with 27 points and four assists, Matas Buzelis added 16 points and five assists while Jalen Smith chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Bulls shot 44 percent from the field and 17 of 39 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Warriors from the start and looked to be in full control when they took a 24-point lead late in the third quarter. However, the Warriors flipped a switch and dominated the rest of the game to send the Bulls to their worst defeats of the season. The Bulls will meet the Knicks and Suns after this game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The Bulls have won each of their last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
The Pistons have lost 12 of their last 13 night games against Central Division opponents.
The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at United Center.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

The Pistons have won eight of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
The Bulls have lost each of their last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
The favorites have covered the spread in nine of the Pistons’ last 10 games at United Center.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games when playing with a rest advantage.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Bulls’ last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Seven of the Pistons’ last eight road games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Bulls vs Pistons Prediction

The Pistons are still slightly shorthanded with Jaden Ivey still out, while the Bulls have ruled out Lonzo Ball and Adama Sanogo once again. The Bulls are still capable of pulling off the upset at home despite their lack of form, but the Pistons are clear favorites as they are coming into this game with plenty of momentum and they should be able to get the win and cover at the short line behind another big game from Cunningham who had a triple-double in his last game.

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Bulls vs Warriors Prediction 2/8/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:23:56 +0000

The Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls meet Saturday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Warriors Pick.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Jazz and Lakers, and they play the Bucks, Mavs, and Rockets next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 111.2 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 22.1 points and 6.2 assists, while Jonathan Kuminga averages 16.8 points and 2.2 assists. Buddy Hield is the third double-digit scorer and De’Anthony Melton is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Heat, and they play the Pistons, Knicks, and Suns next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.9 points and 10.4 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.4 points and 4.6 assists. Ayo Dosunmu is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The underdogs have won each of the Bulls’ last six games at United Center.
The Warriors have lost each of their last five road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last seven games at United Center.
The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Saturday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

The Warriors have won each of their last nine games against the Bulls following a loss.
The Bulls have lost nine of their last 10 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Warriors have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Bulls’ last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Warriors’ last four road games has gone OVER the total points line.

Bulls vs Warriors Injury Report

The Bulls will be without Adama Sanogo and Talen Horton-Tucker. Dalen Terry and Lonzo Ball are questionable.

The Warriors won’t have Jonathan Kuminga. Gui Santos is questionable with a knee injury.

Bulls vs Warriors Prediction

The Golden State Warriors are the better team, and they’ll get help with Jimmy Butler making his Golden State debut. I still want nothing to do with the Warriors in my favorite role. The Warriors have underachieved all season, and they’re a game below a .500 record. The Warriors have serious issues defensively, and often Curry gets little help. It’s going to take time for Butler to get comfortable with his teammates, and I’m not sure if he’s going to cure everything. The Bulls obviously have issues of their own, and they’re banged up. We’re still getting points with the home team. It’s Bulls or pass. The Warriors are a mess right now.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Bulls vs. Timberwolves 2/5/25

Hans Geevers — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:02:42 +0000

The NBA presents a regular season matchup featuring the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Let’s take a look at this game from a Draftkings perspective.

Before we dive into the Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy pots. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Anthony Edwards, Guard, Minnesota Timberwolves $11,800

In my view, guard Minnesota Anthony Edwards has been the driving force behind the Minnesota Timberwolves success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. With that said, how has the talented guard played from a statistical perspective? Let’s analyze Edwards recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 49 games that Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA regular season, Edwards is averaging a rather impressive 44.5 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Minnesota Timberwolves thrilling 133-109 win over the Denver Nuggets five days ago, Edwards played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Anthony Edwards compiled 34 points, two rebounds, and nine assists in the Timberwolves victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Minnesota Timberwolves win over the Nuggets just mentioned, Anthony Edwards accumulated 48.8 Draftkings points.

In my view, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Anthony Edwards is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Anthony Edwards at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Nikola Vucevic, Center, Chicago Bulls $10,200

Chicago center Nikola Vucevic has been the leader in the paint that the Chicago Bulls have needed to win games this season.

In the 48 games that Chicago center Nikola Vucevic has played for the Chicago Bulls in the 2024 NBA regular season, Vucevic has averaged a robust 42.2 Draftkings points a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic to continue his outstanding play in this evening’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Rudy Gobert, Center (Minnesota Timberwolves) $8,800: Naz Reid, Power Forward (Minnesota Timberwolves) $7,600: Josh Giddey, Point Guard (Chicago Bulls) $9,200.

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Timberwolves vs Bulls Prediction 2/5/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:25:00 +0000

The Chicago Bulls invade the Target Center to do battle with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Bulls Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls have been in decent form lately as they’ve split their last eight games and they will be eager to build some momentum after taking down the Heat in a 133-124 home win last night. Josh Giddey led the team with 24 points and seven assists, Matas Buzelis provided the spark off the bench with 24 points on 10 of 10 shooting, Coby White added 22 points while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in with 21 points and nine assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 52 percent from the field as they got off to a poor start and allowed 70 points in the first half to trail by 13 points before they caught fire late and dominated the fourth quarter by 39-21 to run down the Heat with time to spare.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves look to have cooled off from their five-game win streak as they are now hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after falling just short to the Kings in a 116-114 loss on Monday. Naz Reid led the team with 30 points on 12 of 19 shooting, Jaden McDaniels added 22 points while Anthony Edwards chipped in with 21 points, six rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 45 percent from the field and 12 of 40 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Kings in a game that was all tied up until the Timberwolves went scoreless during a 4:37 stretch in the fourth quarter to allow the Kings off the hook in the end.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

The Timberwolves have won 15 of their last 17 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
The Bulls have lost 12 of their last 13 games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games against the Bulls at Target Center.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Bulls and Timberwolves at Target Center.
The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five games as home favorites.
The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 night games at Target Center.
The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight games.

Total Points Facts

Eight of the last nine games between the Bulls and Timberwolves have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Bulls’ last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.

Timberwolves vs Bulls Prediction

The Bulls are still missing Zach Collins and Tre Jones, while the Timberwolves are still playing without Julius Randle who is dealing with a groin strain. The Bulls have struggled to build consistent momentum, but they would’ve taken plenty of confidence from last night’s comeback win over the Heat, especially because it was a real team effort with four players scoring more than 20 points. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves have hit a bit of a speed bump once again with a couple of losses in a row and they will be missing Randle for a while, so they need a win just to get their season back on track. The Timberwolves have opened as big favorites at home, but I just don’t think they’ve been playing well enough to be favored by double digits. The Bulls are good enough to hang around and make this a contest, so I like them with the hefty start in this spot.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: Heat vs. Bulls 2/4/25

Hans Geevers — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:53:42 +0000

Later today, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Tyler Herro, Point Guard, Miami Heat $10,400

Miami Heat point guard Tyler Herro has certainly played a pivotal role in the team’s offensive achievements this season. Let’s examine Herro’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 46 games that Tyler Herro has played for the Miami Heat in the 2024 NBA regular season, Herro has averaged a whopping 41.3 Draftkings points a game. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position.

More recently, in the Miami Heat’s 87-82 victory over the Utah Jazz last month, Tyler Herro played exceptionally well. In the Heat’s win over the Jazz, Herro accumulated 23 points, seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block.

In my opinion, Tyler Herro is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am rolling with Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Nikola Vucevic, Center, Chicago Bulls $10,400

Chicago center Nikola Vucevic has been the leader in the paint that the Chicago Bulls have needed to win games this season. Having stated that, how has the talented big man played from a statistical perspective? Let’s review Vucevic’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 48 games that Nikola Vucevic has played for the Chicago Bulls in the 2024 NBA regular season, Vucevic has averaged a rather impressive 42.2 Draftkings points a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this today’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Josh Giddey, Point Guard (Chicago Bulls) $8,800: Nikola Jovic, Power Forward (Miami Heat) $6,600: Lonzo Ball, Point Guard (Chicago Bulls) $6,400.

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Bulls vs Heat Prediction 2/4/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:31:57 +0000

The Miami Heat pay a visit to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Tuesday night. Here’s a Bulls vs Heat Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Heat Pick.

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have been in decent shape as they’ve won three of their past four games overall and they will be looking to build some momentum after outlasting the Spurs in a 105-103 road win on Saturday. Bam Adebayo led the team with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists on 13 of 21 shooting, Terry Rozier added 19 points, seven rebounds, and four assists while Nikola Jovic chipped in with 14 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Heat shot 46 percent from the field and 13 of 42 from the 3-point line as they battled with the Spurs in a tight contest that looked headed for overtime until Adebayo drained the game-winner at the buzzer to rescue the day. The Heat will meet the 76ers and Nets after this game.

Chicago Bulls

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been doing it tough as they’ve lost nine of their last 12 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after falling short to the Pistons in a 127-119 road defeat on Sunday. Coby White led the team with 22 points, Nikola Vucevic racked up a triple-double of 20 points with 11 rebounds and 10 assists while Josh Giddey chipped in with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 46 percent from the field and 19 of 52 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Pistons early on and were always playing from behind after scoring just 19 points in the second quarter falling into an early 17-point deficit.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The Bulls have won eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
The Heat have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
The Heat have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 12 games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last six games at United Center.

Why the Miami Heat will win

The Bulls have lost each of their last seven home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The Heat have won seven of their last eight games at United Center following a road win.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Heat have covered the spread in six of their last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Bulls.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Heat’s last seven games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
Seven of the Bulls’ last eight games as home underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Bulls vs Heat Prediction

The Heat are still missing Josh Richardson and Dru Smith, while the Bulls are keeping an eye on Jalen Smith, Adama Sanogo, and Dalen Terry who are all questionable. The Heat have been able to keep their heads above water with three wins in their past four games despite all the Jimmy Butler drama and they would love to keep it going against this struggling Bulls squad who just shipped off Zach LaVine. The Bulls are capable of pulling off the upset at home despite their lack of form, but with the line so short, I like the Heat to continue their run with another win and cover here.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Bulls vs. Pistons 2/2/25

Hans Geevers — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 19:00:35 +0000

The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bulls. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Detroit pistons vs. Chicago Bulls game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this afternoon’s Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $12,200

Point guard Cade Cunningham has certainly been a standout performer for the Detroit Pistons this season. Let’s dive into Cunningham’s game data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 44 games that Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA regular season, Cunningham has averaged 25.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 44 games that Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons this season, Cunningham is averaging a massive 50.5 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Orlando Magic’s 121-113 win over the Detroit Pistons eight days ago, Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Cunningham compiled 35 points, five rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block in the Orlando Magic’s victory over the Detroit Pistons.

In my opinion, Cade Cunningham appears to be the player most likely to accumulate the highest number of DraftKings points in tonight’s NBA regular season game. Consequently, I am selecting Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham at the captain position for this single game DraftKings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Nikola Vucevic, Center, Chicago Bulls $10,400

In the 48 games that Nikola Vucevic has played for the Chicago Bulls in the 2024 NBA regular season, Vucevic has averaged a rather impressive 42.2 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this today’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Josh Giddey, Point Guard (Chicago Bulls) $9,000: Tobias Harris, Power Forward (Detroit Pistonss) $7,400.

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Pistons vs Bulls Prediction 2/2/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 06:23:22 +0000

The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons meet Sunday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Bulls Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Celtics, beat the Raptors, and they play the Heat, Timberwolves, and Warriors next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 47 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 24 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.9 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Pacers, beat the Mavs, and they play the Hawks, Cavs, and 76ers. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

The Bulls have lost each of their last 14 games against Central Division opponents following a win.
The Pistons have won each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
The home team has covered the spread in each of the Pistons’ last four games.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The Pistons have lost each of their last 13 games on the first leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
The underdogs have won eight of the Bulls’ last 10 games.
The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Pistons after winning as underdogs.

Matchup/League Facts

The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
The Pistons rank 2nd in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.4).
The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.4).
The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.9).

Pistons vs Bulls Injury Report

The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg. Tolu Smith is out after recently signing a two-way contract.

The Bulls will be without Torrey Craig and Zach LaVine. Talen Horton-Tucker is probable despite a leg injury.

Pistons vs Bulls Prediction

The Chicago Bulls are going nowhere fast, with losses in seven of their last 10 games, and they’re still down their best player in LaVine. The Detroit Pistons have cooled off over the last week or so, which includes losses in three of their last four games. Still, the Pistons are the safer bet, as they still get after it defensively and feel like a team that wants to make the playoffs. The Bulls look like a team that’s checked out mentally at times, and they have several players in trade rumors. I don’t want much to do with the Bulls in their current form. Reasonable line. Give me the Pistons at home.

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Raptors vs Bulls Prediction 1/31/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:43:46 +0000

The Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors meet Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Bulls Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Celtics, beat the Nuggets, and they play the Pistons, Heat, and Timberwolves next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 24 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.8 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors beat the Pelicans and Wizards, and they play the Clippers, Knicks, and Grizzlies next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.2 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.3 points and 8.1 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Raptors have won seven of their last eight games.
The Bulls have lost each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
The Raptors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The Bulls have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
The Raptors have lost seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
The Bulls have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games against Central Division opponents following a win.

Matchup/League Facts

The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.2).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.3).
The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.4).
The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.0).

Raptors vs Bulls Injury Report

The Raptors will be without Immanuel Quickley. Kelly Olynyk, Gradey Dick, and Jamal Shead are questionable.

The Bulls will be without Torrey Craig and Zach LaVine. Talen Horton-Tucker is questionable with a leg injury.

Raptors vs Bulls Prediction

The Chicago Bulls were getting all that respect from oddsmakers with constant favorite spots, and they’re 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. Don’t expect things to change with LaVine sidelined. The Toronto Raptors are as healthy as they’ve been all season, and it’s not a coincidence they’ve won seven of their last eight games. The Raptors are also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. These are two teams heading in different directions, and you can argue the Raptors should be even bigger favorites. I’ll gladly lay the small chalk with the Raptors on Friday night.

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Celtics vs Bulls Prediction 1/29/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:32:38 +0000

The Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Bulls Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the 76ers, beat the Nuggets, and they play the Raptors, Pistons, and Heat next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 47 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 24 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.1 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Mavs, lost to the Rockets, and play the Pelicans, 76ers, and Cavs next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points and 9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

The Celtics have won each of their last 15 games following a home loss.
The Bulls have lost each of their last 13 games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The underdogs have won seven of the Bulls’ last eight games.
The Celtics have lost three of their last four night games.
The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Bulls’ last nine games.
The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Celtics’ last eight Wednesday games at TD Garden has gone OVER the total points line.
Five of the Bulls’ last six road games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Celtics vs Bulls Injury Report

Jayson Tatum is questionable for the Celtics with a knee injury, and Al Horford is questionable with a toe injury. Sam Hauser is questionable with a hip injury.

The Bulls will be without Torrey Craig, Zach LaVine, and Coby White.

Celtics vs Bulls Prediction

The Boston Celtics are a .500 team over their last 10 games, and yet they continue to get these inflated lines. The Celtics have covered just three of their last seven games. Now, we’re seeing Horford, Hauser and Tatum on the injury report, and they’re still massive favorites. The Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a double-digit favorite, and two of those failed covers were outright losses. I know the Bulls stink, and not having Zach LaVine makes them even worse. Still, the Celtics keep getting these huge numbers and they’re not cashing tickets. I’m not laying these numbers, especially if Tatum doesn’t play. Of course, check the injury report before betting. I’m still siding with the Bulls and as many points as I can get.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: Nuggets vs. Bulls 1/27/25

Hans Geevers — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:55:50 +0000

Later today, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Denver Nuggets and the Chicago Bulls. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Denver Nuggets vs. Chicago Bulls matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Nikola Jokic, Center, Denver Nuggets $14,000

Denver center Nikola Jokic is undoubtedly one of the best players in the National Basketball Association today. Having stated that, how has Jokic played from a statistical perspective this season? Let’s examine Jokic’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the last 39 games that center Nikola Jokic has played for the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA regular season, Jokic is averaging a robust 68.7 Draftkings points a game.

One week ago, in the Denver Nuggets 144-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Jokic compiled 27 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, four steals and one block in the Denver Nuggets victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Denver Nuggets win over the Philadelphia 76ers just mentioned, Denver center Nikola Jokic amassed 72.8 Draftkings points.

In my opinion, Nikola Jokic is the player most likely to accumulate the highest number of DraftKings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. With that said, I am rolling with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic at the captain position for this one game DraftKings NBA Showdown contest slate.

Flex Plays

Nikola Vucevic, Center, Chicago Bulls $9,600

Talented center Nikola Vucevic has been the leader in the paint that the Chicago Bulls have needed to win games this season. Let’s review Vucevic’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 45 games that Nikola Vucevic has played for the Chicago Bulls in the 2024 NBA regular season, Vucevic has averaged an impressive 42.5 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Josh Giddey, Point Guard (Chicago Bulls) $9,000: Russell Westbrook, Point Guard (Denver Nuggets) $8,200: Christian Braun, Guard (Denver Nuggets) $5,000.

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Bulls vs Nuggets Prediction 1/27/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:23:39 +0000

The Denver Nuggets pay a visit to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Monday night. Here’s a Bulls vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Nuggets Pick.

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have been in great form as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back after having their four-game win streak halted by the Timberwolves in a 133-104 road defeat on Saturday. Jamal Murray led the team with 25 points and five assists, Nikola Jokic tallied 20 points with 11 assists on nine of 13 shooting while Russell Westbrook and Aaron Gordon scored 13 points each. As a team, the Nuggets shot 48 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line as they didn’t match the intensity of the Timberwolves from the start and were always fighting a losing battle after allowing 40 points in the first quarter.

Chicago Bulls

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in terrible form as they’ve lost seven of their last eight games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting routed by the 76ers in a 109-97 defeat on Saturday. Zach LaVine led the team with 25 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, Nikola Vucevic added 22 points with 12 rebounds and four assists while Josh Giddey chipped in with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 42 percent from the field and 12 of 38 from the 3-point line as they looked to be doing well when they overcame a slow start to take a seven-point lead in the third quarter, only to go ice-cold and get outscored by 29-14 in the fourth quarter to drop a second straight game by double digits. The Bulls will meet the Celtics after this game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The Bulls have won each of their last 10 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
The Nuggets have lost three of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.
The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

The Nuggets have won each of their last 10 road games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Bulls have lost each of their last seven home games against Nuggets teams that held a winning record.
The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six games at United Center following a loss.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games following a home loss.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

Zach LaVine is one of only three players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.
Nikola Vucevic is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging a double-double while shooting over 40% from three this season.

Denver Nuggets Player Facts

Nikola Jokic is the only qualified player in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 10.0 assists, and 5.0 rebounds this season.
Russell Westbrook is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.8).
The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.9).
The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.0).
The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.6).

Bulls vs Nuggets Prediction

The Nuggets are coming into this one with a full squad once again, while the Bulls have ruled out Torrey Craig and Coby White once again. The Nuggets will be so disappointed with their last effort as they were playing great basketball before they got thrashed by the Timberwolves in their last game. In contrast, the Bulls have gone ice-cold lately and they just got routed by a struggling 76ers team missing most of their best players. It’s hard to make an argument for the Bulls who have been poor over the past two weeks, so I am not going to overthink it. Let’s go with the more consistent Nuggets to bounce back into form with a solid win and cover on the road.

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Bulls vs 76ers Prediction 1/25/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:49:27 +0000

The Philadelphia 76ers invade the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Here’s a Bulls vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs 76ers Pick.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 10 of their last 13 games overall, but they will be feeling so much better after snapping a seven-game losing streak with a 132-129 win over the Cavaliers last night. Paul George led the team with 30 points on 11 of 21 shooting, Tyrese Maxey added 29 points with seven assists while Kelly Oubre Jr chipped in with 22 points and 13 rebounds. As a team, the 76ers shot 50 percent from the field and 21 of 39 from the 3-point line as they withstood an early barrage to stay within striking distance at halftime before they poured in 68 points in the second half to come away with the impressive upset win at home.

Chicago Bulls

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in a slump as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting embarrassed by the struggling Warriors in a 131-106 road defeat on Thursday. Zach LaVine led the team with 24 points while Josh Giddey added 16 points with 11 rebounds and three assists, while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in with 13 points off the bench but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Bulls shot just 39 percent from the field and 16 of 40 from the 3-point line as they fought hard with the Warriors early on to tie the scores going into halftime, only to get outscored by 68-42 in the second half in a poor display of resilience. Lonzo Ball scored just nine points on three of 10 shooting while Patrick Williams shot just three of 11 for seven points.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The 76ers have lost each of their last 12 games as road underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The Bulls have won each of their last seven Saturday night games against teams that held a losing record.
The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six night games following a road loss.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The Bulls have lost five of their last six games as favorites.
The underdogs have won each of the Bulls’ last three games at United Center.
The 76ers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against the Bulls at United Center.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.

Matchup/League Facts

The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.6).
The Bulls rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (30.8).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (28.6%).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebound percentage this season (46.9%).

Bulls vs 76ers Prediction

The 76ers are still shorthanded with Kyle Lowry, Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond all ruled out, while the Bulls are keeping an eye on Ayo Dosunmu and Chris Duarte who are both listed as questionable for this one. You really couldn’t back either side with too much confidence these days, but if I had to choose, I would lean towards the Bulls at home over the 76ers who are playing their second game of a back-to-back set.

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Warriors vs Bulls Prediction 1/23/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:54:45 +0000

The Chicago Bulls and the Golden State Warriors collide at the Chase Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Warriors vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs Bulls Pick.

Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall. The Bulls will be feeling much better after putting an end to a five-game slide with a 112-99 road win over the Clippers on Monday. Zach LaVine led the team with 35 points on 11 of 21 shooting, Josh Giddey tallied 18 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists while Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 14 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Bulls shot just 40 percent from the field and 15 of 46 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Clippers early on and trailed going into halftime. The Bulls took control of the contest with a 36-16 third-quarter domination to make it look easy in the end.

Golden State Warriors

Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have been in a slump as they’ve lost six of their last nine games overall. The Warriors will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the Kings in a 123-117 road defeat last night. Andrew Wiggins led the team with 25 points, Buddy Hield added 17 points, while Stephen Curry chipped in with 14 points and 12 assists. As a team, the Warriors shot 46 percent from the field and 22 of 48 from the 3-point line. The Warriors exploded for 41 points in the second quarter to take an 18-point lead, only to allow the Kings to pour in 75 points in the second half to suffer yet another disappointing defeat.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

The Bulls have lost each of their last 12 games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
The Warriors have won 12 of their last 13 night games against the Bulls.
The Warriors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games against the Bulls.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The Bulls have won each of their last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Warriors have lost four of their last six games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

Eight of the Warriors’ last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Seven of the Bulls’ last eight night games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Warriors vs Bulls Prediction

The Bulls are still missing a bunch of players including Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, and Chris Duarte, while the Warriors have again ruled out Draymond Green, Kyle Anderson, and Brandin Podziemski. The Bulls were really struggling before they were able to take down the Clippers in a big upset win on Monday, while the Warriors have continued their downward spiral with a loss to the Kings where they blew an 18-point lead. You couldn’t back either side with too much confidence at the moment, but I watched the way the Warriors crumbled last night, and I don’t think they can bounce back on zero days’ rest. Give me the Bulls, who represent great value as the underdog in this spot.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: Bulls vs. Clippers 1/20/25

Hans Geevers — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:51:09 +0000

The NBA presents a regular season matchup featuring the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Clippers. Let’s take a look at this game from a Draftkings perspective.

Before we dive into the Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Clippers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Clippers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-James Harden, Point Guard, Los Angeles Clippers $10,800

Talented point guard James Harden has been the driving force behind the Los Angeles Clippers success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. With that said, how has Harden performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Harden’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 39 games that point guard James Harden has played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Harden is averaging a robust 44.7 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Clippers convincing 126-67 win over the Brooklyn Nets five days ago, James Harden certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Harden tallied 21 points, six rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block in the Clippers victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Los Angeles Clippers victory over the Brooklyn Nets just mentioned, James Harden compiled 51.5 Draftkings points.

In summary, I think Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing James Harden at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Ivica Zubac, Center, Los Angeles Clippers $8,200

In addition to point guard James Harden, center Ivica Zubac been an essential part of the Los Angeles Clippers lineup this season. Let’s review Zubaz’s recent statistical game data to better illustrate my previous statement.

In the 41 games that center Ivica Zubac played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Zubac is averaging an impressive 15.1 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.7 steals a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Ivica Zubac to continue his quality play in tonight’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Zach LaVine, Guard (Chicago Bulls) $9,800: Nikola Vucevic, Center (Chicago Bulls) $9,400.

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Clippers vs Bulls Prediction 1/20/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:40:48 +0000

The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Chicago Bulls at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Bulls Pick.

Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have been in a slump lately, as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall. The Bulls will be hoping to arrest a five-game losing streak after getting beaten by the Trail Blazers in a 113-102 loss last night. Zach LaVine led the team with 27 points and five assists on 10 of 21 shooting, Nikola Vucevic added 17 points with 11 rebounds and seven assists, while Patrick Williams chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Bulls shot 44 percent from the field and eight of 29 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 34 points in the first quarter to take an early 15-point lead. It didn’t last long at all, as they could never recover once the Trail Blazers dominated the third quarter to take the lead for good. Josh Giddey had a night to forget as he finished scoreless on zero of two shooting in 29 minutes of action. The Bulls will face the Warriors following this one.

Los Angeles Clippers

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers are starting to heat up again as they are now gunning for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the Lakers in a 116-102 win last night. Norman Powell led the team with 22 points on nine of 17 shooting, Ivica Zubac added 21 points with 19 rebounds and three blocks, James Harden added 19 points with 12 assists while Kawhi Leonard chipped in with 19 points on nine of 13 shooting. As a team, the Clippers shot 52 percent from the field and 11 of 30 from the 3-point line. The Clippers hit the ground running with 64 points in the first half to take the early double-digit lead, which they maintained right till the end. No bench player scored more than eight points, but they weren’t required with the starters dominating from the start. The Clippers will meet the Celtics, Wizards, Bucks, and Suns after this game.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

The Clippers have won each of their last 13 home games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Bulls have lost each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Clippers’ last nine games at Intuit Dome.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Clippers have lost five of their last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

Ten of the Bulls’ last 11 night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Seven of the Clippers’ last eight home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

The Clippers rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.2).
The Clippers rank 1st in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (52.3).
The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.2).
The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.2).

Clippers vs Bulls Prediction

The Bulls are still missing Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig, but they could have Lonzo Ball back in the lineup after he was rested last night. The Clippers could decide to rest Kawhi Leonard so that he doesn’t have to play two games in two nights. Be sure to check the lineups before tipoff, but I have been impressed with the Clippers’ progress over their past three games. I think they can keep it going with another win and cover at this modest line at home.

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Trail Blazers vs Bulls Prediction 1/19/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:52:21 +0000

The Chicago Bulls invade the Moda Center to do battle with the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Bulls Pick.

Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have been in poor form as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall. The Bulls will be hoping to put a halt to a four-game slide after falling painfully short to the Hornets in a 125-123 home defeat on Friday. Nikola Vucevic led the team with 40 points and 13 rebounds on 17 of 25 shooting, Zach LaVine added 19 points with eight assists while Coby White chipped in with 18 points and eight assists on six of seven shooting. As a team, the Bulls shot 50 percent from the field and 14 of 40 from the 3-point line as they piled on the points early to turn a 14-point deficit into a five-point lead. Only to go cold and manage just 20 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Hornets to snatch the game away at the death. The Bulls will play the Clippers, Warriors, and 76ers next.

Trail Blazers

Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games overall. The Trail Blazers will be eager to avoid a sixth straight defeat after getting run over by the Rockets in a 125-103 home defeat last night. Scoot Henderson led the team with 21 points and 11 assists off the bench, Tounami Camara added 17 points while Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe scored 13 points apiece. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 45 percent from the field and 12 of 36 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Rockets in a tightly contested first half. Before they got blown away in the second half by 76-53 they had no answer for the Rockets’ Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun who combined for 49 points. The Blazers will face the Heat following this one.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

The Trail Blazers have won three of their last five games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
The Rockets have lost each of their last three Saturday games as favorites.
The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in five of their last six home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

The Trail Blazers have lost each of their nine previous games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Rockets.
The favorites have won each of the Rockets’ last eight games at Moda Center.
The road team has covered the spread in each of the Trail Blazers’ last seven games.
The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Moda Center.

Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts

Anfernee Simons ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FT% (91.4%) this season.
Dalano Banton ranks 16th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (1.9) this season.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

Alperen Sengun ranks 3rd in the league for second-chance points (149) this season.
Jalen Green ranks 6th in the league for fast break points (163) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (79.7%).
The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (25.4).
The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.3).
The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.4).

Trail Blazers vs Bulls Prediction

The Bulls could be shorthanded again with Jevon Carter still out and Talen Horton-Tucker listed as questionable, while the Trail Blazers have ruled out Deni Avdija and Deandre Ayton once again. You couldn’t back either side with any confidence these days, but there is a little more to like about the Bulls who will be kicking themselves after dropping a close one to the Hornets in their last outing. The Trail Blazers are also playing this one on zero days’ rest, so I will lean toward the Bulls to get the win and cover at the short line in this spot.

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