Bulls vs. Warriors Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 08th, 2025

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An NBA spectacle is on the horizon – the Bulls will go head-to-head with the Warriors on February 08th, 2025, in Chicago, IL at United Center. Boost your betting strategy with our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Bulls vs. Warriors betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference and Western Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on February 08th, 2025, at 19:00. The Bulls enters as 6.5 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Warriors won, 125-122. The over/under for the upcoming game is 235.5 points.

The 2024-2025 basketball season underscores the importance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's assess how teams are performing from long range. The Bulls are currently making 37.3% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting ability. In contrast, the Warriors are converting on 36.2% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their proficiency in long-range shooting. When it comes to shot selection, the Bulls are attempting 47% of their shots from beyond the 3-point line, while the Warriors are opting for 46% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Chicago Bulls

How are the Bulls playing this season?

The Bulls comes into this game with a 22-30 record, and they are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bulls win their most recent game?

No, Bulls fell to the Timberwolves, 127-108. DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Bulls

The leading scorer for the Bulls this season is Zach LaVine, who is averaging 24 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Bulls

Coming into the February 08th, 2025 contest, Nikola Vucevic leads the Bulls with 10.4 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 33.25 points in DraftKings and 32.2 fantasy points in FanDuel. Josh Giddey has a team-high 6.6 assists per game. He scored 31.5 DraftKings points and 28.8 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Bulls is Lonzo Ball (1.5 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Matas Buzelis is leading the way for the Bulls with 0.9 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 31.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 36.5 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Bulls Team Analysis

The Bulls' point differential this season is -3.4 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA. They are averaging 116.7 points per game while allowing 120.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bulls are making 16.1 shots per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bulls are making 14.8 per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA.

Projected Bulls Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Warriors, the Bulls' starting lineup consisted of Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White.

Golden State Warriors

How are the Warriors playing this season?

The Warriors head this game with a 25-26 record, and they are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Warriors win their most recent game?

No, Warriors came up short against the Lakers, 120-112. Klay Thompson scored 25 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Warriors

The leading scorer for the Warriors this season is Stephen Curry, who is averaging 22.7 points per game. Stephen Curry also leads the team in minutes played per game with 31.97. In the last game, scored 56.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 53.4 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Warriors

Kevon Looney is leading the way with 6.9 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 10.75 points in DraftKings and 10.6 in FanDuel. Stephen Curry is dishing out a team-high 6.1 assists per game. He has 56.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 53.4 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Warriors' leader is De'Anthony Melton with 1.2 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Warriors is Draymond Green, who is sending back 1.1 shots per game. He scored 31.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 33 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Warriors Team Analysis

The Warriors' point differential this season is -0.4 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.5 points per game while allowing 111.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Warriors are making 15.4 shots per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Warriors are making 14.7 per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA.

Projected Warriors' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bulls, the Warriors' starting five were Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Andrew Wiggins, Brandin Podziemski and Stephen Curry. For the upcoming matchup, Warriors has the following injuries: Jimmy Butler is out (suspension), Jonathan Kuminga is out (ankle), and Gui Santos is questionable (knee).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Bulls and Warriors game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Warriors.

Money Line betting suggestion

Bulls are a 6.5 money line underdog for the game against the Warriors, and the suggestion is to pick the Warriors.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Bulls and Warriors is 235.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Bulls and Warriors have combined for just 2 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.