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Chicago -Phoenix. Forecast for the NBA match
On February 23, Chicago will host Phoenix at home, and this match promises to be a real test for both teams. Both sides are going through a recession and desperately need a victory to turn the situation around. Who will be able to escape from the crisis? - read in our forecast
Command Analysis
Chicago Bulls
USACurrent form
The Bulls remain in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, but it's getting harder to stay there. The team lost five games in a row, losing to Minnesota (108:127), Golden State (111:132), twice to Detroit and New York in overtime (111:113). The departure of Zach Lavigne has left a hole in the attacking game, and now Billy Donovan is trying to build a new system around Nikola Vucevic and Lonzo Ball.
Nikola is steadily gaining points under the ring, but he clearly lacks support from his partners. Josh Giddy is trying to take on more responsibility, but it's clear that the team is having trouble making long-range shots. The Bulls are showing character, but so far it's not enough to get out of the hole. The upcoming game against Phoenix is a chance for the hosts to finally break a series of setbacks.
Disqualifications and injuries
Patrick Williams will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
Chicago can't win in five games.
Approximate composition: Buzelis - Ball, Vucevic -White, Giddy.
Phoenix Suns
USACurrent form
The Suns are also in a difficult situation: the team has dropped out of the top 10 of the West and has not been able to win four matches already. Defeats against Denver (105:122), Memphis (112:119), Houston (111:119) and San Antonio (109:120) showed that Mike Budenholzer's team had lost confidence. It would seem that with such a lineup — Booker, Durant, Beal - it is still possible to fight for the top positions, but this is not visible on the floor.
Kevin Durant continues to score points, but he's not capable of dragging the team alone. Booker is playing erratically, and Beal is either injured or clearly at odds with the coach. However, the match against the equally unstable Chicago could be a turning point for the Suns.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the meeting with an optimal composition.
Interesting facts for betting
In all the last five matches, Phoenix celebrated the victory.
Approximate composition: O'Neill-Durant, Richards-Jones, Booker.
Trends
The rate is the 1st quarter. Phoenix's victory
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the Suns have won in the first quarter.
1.791st quarterbet: total over 57.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 face-to-face matches in the first quarter, more than 57 points were scored.
1.70Tip and bets
Both teams are in crisis, but Phoenix has more potential to get out of it. The Suns are good at tearing opponents apart when they have a shot, and the Bulls are still too vulnerable on defense. If Durant and Booker find their game, they can simply smash Chicago's defense. At the same time, the hosts will surely cling to every chance, relying on the support of the stands. In our opinion, Phoenix will take advantage of the Bulls' weaknesses and snatch victory, but the game will be intense.
Our forecast is for Phoenix to win, taking into account the handicap (-3.5) points in 1.80
Bet on the total
Most likely, the match will be productive. Chicago will try to play aggressively at home to show its strength to the fans. Phoenix, with such a selection of attacking stars, is simply obliged to respond in kind. We expect open basketball with an emphasis on attacking and breaking through the total
Forecast - total more than 237 points in 1.71
Betting on statistics
Despite recent setbacks, the Suns still have a powerful attacking arsenal. Durant and Booker are capable of scoring 25+ points each, and if Beal returns to the lineup, it will be very difficult for Chicago's defense. We assume that the guests will break through their individual total.
Prediction – Phoenix's individual total is more than 119.5 points per 1.65
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