Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/05/26

The Chicago Bulls appear to be in all-out tank mode as they prepare to visit the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Chicago is a ridiculous 1-12 in its last 13 games and it has won only once on the road since January 22. However, Phoenix is also playing poorly — making the proposition of giving points 11 points a scary one. As such, I’ll pivot to the game total. My Bulls vs Suns pick is Under 225.5. Chicago has been kept under the 100-point mark twice in its last 5 games, although it is also playing defense. Milwaukee, for example, managed only 97 points in their matchup on Sunday. The Bulls could be missing a lot of firepower on Thursday, too. Jalen Smith is doubtful, while Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey are questionable. That’s 3 starters who could be on the shelf. It’s also worth noting that Jaden Ivey and Patrick Williams are out.

This contest can be expected to be played at a snail’s pace. Phoenix ranks #25 in pace of play this season (101.3 possessions per game). Over its last 3 outings this team is averaging an anemic 92.3 possessions — by far the lowest in the entire NBA. Chicago generally plays a lot faster, but the visitors should be more than happy to go at the Suns’ pace in this one given how short on bodies they might be on Thursday. Phoenix has gone 7 straight games without scoring more than 114 points. Two of its last 4 contests have produced no more than 178 points. The under is 5-0 in the Bulls’ last 5 overall and 4-0 in the Suns’ last 4. Count on those trends continuing — probably with room to spare.

Bulls vs Suns prediction: Under 225.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 222.5.

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