The Bulls will play the Suns on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns will tip-off on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Bulls come to this game with a 85.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, is currently 92.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 9-19 away team record. They now rank 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns come to the floor sporting a 18-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Chicago Bulls currently rank 10th (116.8) for average points scored per game. The Phoenix Suns stand 21st, averaging 113.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.6 points against the Chicago Bulls, ranking them 3rd in the league. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 111.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 3-9 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, come to the game with a 8-6 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Chicago Bulls have a 24-31 overall record, while the Phoenix Suns have a 32-23 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, NBA fans! The Chicago Bulls be facing the Phoenix Suns...in a showdown of epic proportions on Thursday night in the desert...The Suns' arena be rumbling with excitement as they take on...the struggling Bulls who be looking to steal a win on the road...Chicago be sittin' at 24-31 overall for the season, while Phoenix...be holdin' strong with a 32-23 record, ready to defend their turf...
The Bulls may be scurvy dogs with a 3-9 division record...but they be averagin' 116.8 points per game, bringin' the heat...The Suns be lookin' to continue their success with an 8-6...division record and an average of 113.6 points per game...Be sure to review each team's performance stats before ye wager...Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...and moneylines for this game, so place yer bets wisely...
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...Will the Suns shine bright or will the Bulls plunder the win?
Best Bulls at Suns Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Phoenix Suns |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Phoenix Suns |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Phoenix Suns are -12.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +12.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Phoenix Suns are the -650 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +475 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Bulls
Suns
3/05/26 9:10pm EST | +12.5 -118-12.5 -102 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +12.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -12.5 Phoenix Suns favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns Prop Bets
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Bulls
Suns
Game to Overtime
3/05/26 9:10pm EST | Yes +1850No -10000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 105.5 o -110105.5 u -118Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 118.5 o -110118.5 u -118Bet |
Collin Gillespie
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -125Bet |
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Collin Sexton
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -16516.5 u +130Bet |
Devin Booker
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -115Bet |
Grayson Allen
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Guerschon Yabusele
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
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Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -125Bet |
Josh Giddey
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -115Bet |
Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10517.5 u -140Bet |
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Oso Ighodaro
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Ryan Dunn
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
Tre Jones
Points Scored
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -110Bet |
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Devin Booker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 35.5 o -11035.5 u -120Bet |
Grayson Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at PHX 3/05/26 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11817.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Phoenix Suns | 39 | 31 | 0.557 | +16.0 | 22-13 | 17-18 | 10-6 | 25-20 | 112.2 | 111.2 | +1.0 | L4 | 5-5 |
| Chicago Bulls | 28 | 42 | 0.400 | +27.0 | 17-20 | 11-22 | 4-11 | 17-28 | 115.8 | 120.2 | -4.4 | L2 | 4-6 |
Chicago Bulls & Phoenix Suns Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Bulls Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Suns | +30000 Bet |
Chicago Bulls & Phoenix Suns Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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