Suns vs Bulls Picks and Prediction – 2/22/2025

The Saturday night NBA schedule will tip-off with a matinee between the Phoenix Suns and the Chicago Bulls from the United Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Suns (26-29) are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and are two games behind a pair of teams tied for ninth place in the Western Conference standings. On Thursday, Phoenix trailed by ten points after one quarter and could never recover during a 120-109 road loss against San Antonio. 

Phoenix F Royce O’Neale nailed half of his 12 three-point attempts and finished with a game-high 27 points. All-Star F Kevin Durant scored 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting and pulled down five boards. Devin Booker added 17 points and eight assists for the Suns, who fell to 10-18 on the road. 

The Chicago Bulls are in the midst of a five-game losing streak and are clinging to a 1.5 game lead for tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls (22-34) rank in the middle of the pack in offensive efficiency and are averaging a shade below 116 points per contest. On Thursday, Chicago was limited to seven points during the overtime period of a 113-111 road loss against New York. 

Josh Giddey led five Chicago players in double figures with 27 points (11-18 FG) and 16 rebounds. Veteran C Nikola Vucevic scored 21 points on 9-for-21 shooting and secured nine boards. Lonzo Ball added 14 points and four assists for the Bulls, who shot 40 percent from the field.

Chicago F Patrick Williams received a platelet-rich injection in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. These two teams rank in the bottom seven of the league in defensive efficiency and the Bulls are playing at the third fastest tempo. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Suns win 128-123.