The league’s top scoring team will be an 11-point favorite on the road at United Center, when the Golden State Warriors (6-1) go head-to-head with the Chicago Bulls (2-4). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 231 points and it can be seen on WGN Channel 9 at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, October 29, 2018.
Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls Betting Odds
The Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks in their last contest, 97-85, despite being 5.5-point underdogs. The Warriors, on the other hand, defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 120-114, but were not able to cover as 11.5-point favorites. The Chicago game finished 50.5 points under the projected point total of 232.5, while the Golden State game went 9 points over the projected point total of 225.
Golden State played a nearly perfect game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (above their season average of 22.6) and a free throw rate of 0.236 (above their season average of 0.197). For those same stats, Brooklyn had marks of 12.5 and 0.115, respectively. Meanwhile, Chicago’s 0.506 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Atlanta, who had a rate of 0.393. The Bulls’ mark was below their season average of 0.538, while the Hawks’ was below their season average of 0.546. Chicago rallied around Zach LaVine, who contributed 27 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant led the way for Golden State, recording 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
Chicago might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the NBA’s best defenses. Golden State ranks fifth in defensive efficiency, while the Bulls rank 29th in offensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season. ,
Vegas has been spot on when setting the total of Warriors games, with an even split between overs and unders. Golden State comes into the contest with records of 6-1 straight up (SU) and 3-3 against the spread (ATS).
Coinciding with to Golden State, there does not appear to be a trend for Bulls games in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Additionally, Chicago is 2-4 SU and 3-3 ATS.
The Warriors dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Golden State won 119-112. Golden State did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (22-25; 88.0 percent). Chicago, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 vs. 12.5).
Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Warriors, ATS Winner – Warriors, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The Warriors average 29.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 15th in the league. The Bulls rank last in three pointers allowed per game (33.0).
- Golden State ranks first in blocks per game (7.0) while Chicago ranks last (3.6).
- The Warriors rank sixth in rebounds allowed per game (42.5) while the Bulls rank 28th (45.7).
- Chicago ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (7.2) while Golden State ranks 28th (8.5).
- Chicago ranks ninth in fast break points allowed per game (11.3) while Golden State ranks 25th (13.7).
- The Warriors rank first in assists per game (28.7) while the Bulls rank 29th in assists allowed per game (25.8).
- The Bulls rank seventh in second chance points allowed per game (11.4) while the Warriors rank 26th (13.4).
- Golden State ranks 20th in points in the paint per game (43.7) while Chicago ranks 26th (42.0).
- Golden State ranks fifth in points off turnovers per game (17.5) while Chicago ranks 28th (14.8).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Golden State is 23-7 and Chicago is 9-6.
- The Warriors are 76-17 when they score more than 100 points, while the Bulls are 25-30.
