Suns vs. Bulls odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, March 18 prediction from proven computer model

The Phoenix Suns will take on the Chicago Bulls at 10 p.m. ET Friday at the Footprint Center. The Suns are 56-14 overall and 29-8 at home, while Chicago is 41-28 overall and 16-18 on the road. Phoenix has won four of the last five meetings between these teams. Jae Crowder is listed as questionable with Cameron Johnson out for Phoenix, while Zach LaVine is probable for the Bulls.

Phoenix is favored by 5.5 points in the latest Suns vs. Bulls odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is set at 231.5. Before entering any Bulls vs. Suns picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

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Now, the model has set its sights on Suns vs. Bulls. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Bulls vs. Suns:

Phoenix has won five of its last six games, including each of its last three. The Suns have responded from a loss to Toronto with wins over the Lakers, Pelicans and Rockets. They are playing a lone home game amid a five-game stretch of road games.

The Suns are not only sitting atop the Western Conference standings, but they also have the best record in the NBA. They are led by shooting guard Devin Booker, who is averaging 25.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. Phoenix has won 13 of its last 16 games against a team from the Eastern Conference.

Chicago has lost seven of its last nine games, including consecutive losses to the Kings and Jazz earlier this week. The Bulls have dropped to fifth place in the Eastern Conference, sitting just two games ahead of the seventh-place Raptors, who have the top play-in spot. LaVine continues to battle through a knee injury, but he scored 33 points against Utah and is expected to play on Friday night.

LaVine is averaging 26.8 points in his six games this month. DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points in the loss to the Jazz and is averaging 25.9 points in March, but the Bulls have allowed more than 110 points in each of their last 12 losses. They have had success in Phoenix in recent years, covering the spread in nine of their last 11 road games against the Suns.

The model has simulated Suns vs. Bulls 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

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