The Golden State Warriors beat the Chicago Bulls last time out, 119-111, as 2.5-point road favs with the over/under set at 212.5. The Warriors cashed in on the spread and posted way over the total. The Warriors are the highest scoring team in the NBA. SBGglobal.com has the Golden State Warriots at -13 point favorites against the Chicago Bulls tonight.
The Golden State Warriors are riding back to back wins and have seven wins in their last ten games. They recently beat the Charlotte Bobcats, 127-96, at home. The Warriors had six players put up double digit points with the most notable, Monta Ellis, draining for 21pts. As a team they made 83% of their shots from the field and at one point during the game they had a commanding 35pt lead. The Warriors offense is averaging 109.6 PPG with the most of their points coming from anywhere on the court. They can score from the 3-pointer and the field, their scoring machines.
On defense is where they need to improve. They allow a league worst 107 PPG and they struggle to defend in the paint, but they’re average at preventing the 3-pointer. They have a solid bench that chipped in for over 60pts last game. The go to guy for the Warriors is Baron Davis averaging 21 PPG and 8 assists. Andris Biedrins, the big guy under the net, averages 10 rebounds a game. The Warriors sit in 3rd place in the Pacific Standings and they’re 14-8 at home. They are 22-26 ATS, 9-13 ATS at home and 14-8 over/under at home. Get your NBA Picks in now!
The Chicago Bulls have just four wins in their last ten games after they suffered a, 97-100, road loss to the Portland Trailblazers. Andres Nocioni and Thabo Sefolosha each chipped in for 22pts but in just wasn’t ment to be. Ben Wallace still struggles. He only had 12pts and 8 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls offense is averaging a measly 94 PPG, they’re awful from the field and their 3-point shooting is ranked 18th in the league. They aren’t the Bulls they once were. They do however pull down the most offensive rebounds out of any team in the league.
Their defense is better than their offense. They allow 97.4 PPG, they’re 6th ranked at defending in the paint, thanks to Ben Wallace, and their average at preventing the 3-pointer from being unleashed. The go to guy for the Bulls is Ben Gordon averaging 20pts and 9 rebounds while Ben Wallace leads in steals and blocks. The Warriors sit in 4th place in the Central Standings and their 9-16 on the road. They are 19-29 ATS, 11-14 ATS and 13-12 over/under on the road. Get your NBA Pick in now!
Bottom Line: The Warriors score the most points out of any team and the Bulls can’t seem to break 100. The Warriors excel at home while the Bulls lack on the road. A 13-point spread is a safe bet to make. Get your NBA Picks in now!
Chicago (19-29) at Golden State (29-19)
Tip Off: Thurs, Feb 7, 2008 10:30 PM ET
Line: SBG Global
NBA Picks: Golden State -13
