Golden State Warriors vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/12/2024

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Friday, January 12, 2024

Venue:  United Center, Chicago, IL

Where to Watch:  NBCS-CHI

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Warriors +3, Bulls -3; Over/Under:  229.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Warriors +3, Bulls -3; Over/Under:  229.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Warriors +3, Bulls -3; Over/Under:  229.5 points

Golden State Warriors:  17-20 (5th place, Pacific Division)

Chicago Bulls:  18-21 (4th place, Central Division)

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Golden State Warriors:  4-6 last 10

Chicago Bulls:  6-4 last 10

The Warriors are entering this game with a 17-20 record overall and they are 6-9 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Toronto Raptors and the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game. Moses Moody led the team in points in that game with 21 while Trayce Jackson-Davis was next on the team with 19 points. Stephen Curry led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Brandin Podziemski led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 43.8% from the field, 30.8% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.6 PPG against them. The Warriors have an ATS record of 17-20 this season and their O/U record is 22-15.

The Bulls are entering this game with an 18-21 record overall and they are 13-9 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Charlotte Hornets twice in a row and the Houston Rockets in their last game. Coby White led the team in points in that game with 30 while Zach LaVine was next on the team with 25 points. Coby White led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Nikola Vucevic led the team in rebounds with 15. They were 44.2% from the field, 40.4% from 3-point range, and 84% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 109.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.7 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 20-18-1 this season and their O/U record is 20-19.

The current betting odds have the Bulls listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bulls haven't looked good in their games this season with their 18-21 record overall but they have looked a lot better in their home games this year with their 13-9 home record, a majority of their wins this season coming on their home court. Meanwhile, the Warriors haven't looked any better in their games lately with their 17-20 record overall which has them out of a playoff spot right now. They have also looked terrible in their road games this year with their 6-9 road record, a problem for them going back to last season as they were also terrible on the road then. The Warriors haven't looked good in their games lately either with 2 losses in a row now and they are also banged up with some key players out of the lineup. The Bulls have been the complete opposite lately with 3 wins in a row entering this game and they have all the momentum behind them now. They have looked a lot better lately and they are going to take advantage of this struggling Warriors team that has had road problems going back to last year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bulls to cover the spread in this game. 

Warriors Bulls Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, January 12, 2024 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Bulls 118 Warriors 112.

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Golden State Warriors: 4-9 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 2-7 ATS off a home loss. 0-6 ATS after playing 4 consecutive home games. 5-13 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses. 10-4 OVER when the line is +3 to -3. 11-6 OVER as an underdog. 17-4 OVER after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 8-1 OVER after 2 or more consecutive losses.

Chicago Bulls: 42-25 ATS as a home favorite. 7-2 ATS in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 7-3 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 14-8 OVER against Pacific division opponents. 8-3 OVER after 2 or more consecutive overs. 

Golden State Warriors:  C. Paul (PG) Late Feb - Hand. D. Green (PF) Mid Jan - Conditioning. G. Payton II (PG) Late Jan - Hamstring.

Chicago Bulls:  T. Craig (SF) Late Feb - Heel. L. Ball (PG) out for season - Knee.

“We have to find some fight. We may have to resort to some different tactics.” - Steve Kerr after his team’s loss against the Pelicans in their game on Wednesday.

“They didn’t go in early, but I thought the way he was playing in terms of decisiveness was really good. In overtime he really kept his head in the game and made some big plays for us, even picked up a couple loose basketballs and a couple of rebounds. He’s had a lot of amazing games throughout his career. I don’t know if I can sit here and say that was the best one I’ve seen. But certainly if you look at the all-around game he played on both ends of the floor, you could put that up there.” - Billy Donovan on Zach LaVine after his team’s win against the Rockets in their game on Wednesday.

PG Stephen Curry

SG Brandin Podziemski

SF Klay Thompson

PF Draymond Green

C Kevon Looney

PG Coby White

SG Alex Caruso

SF Zach LaVine

PF DeMar DeRozan

C Nikola Vucevic

PPG: S. Curry (26.7)

APG: C. Paul (7.2)

Reb/G: K. Looney (7.2)

PPG: D. DeRozan (22)

APG: D. DeRozan (5.4)

Reb/G: N. Vucevic (10.4)

Coaches:

Golden State Warriors: Steve Kerr (10th season)

Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (4th season)