Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Prediction for Sunday April 5 2026
Use Code WWWC The United Center will play host to a Sunday afternoon NBA matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Chicago Bulls. The Suns have dropped three of their previous five games. Phoenix is much improved this season with a record of 42 wins and 35 losses. The Bulls are looking to snap a six-game losing streak. Chicago stands with an overall record of 29 wins and 48 losses. Read more about this Phoenix vs Chicago prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
- Game day: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Game time: 3:30 pm ET
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Arena: United Center
- TV channel: Arizona's Family 3 TV, CHSN
Phoenix establishing a new defensive identity
With five games remaining on their schedule, the Phoenix Suns have exceeded last season’s win total by six games. The Suns have assembled some nice complimentary pieces around All-Star G Devin Booker and have adopted a more defensive mindset for rookie head coach Jordan Ott. Phoenix ranks tenth in the league in defensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics and are allowing 111.3 points per game. The Suns are two games below .500 on the road and hold a 2.5 game lead over Portland for seventh place in the Western Conference standings. On Thursday, Phoenix was outscored by 14 points during the second half of a 127-107 road loss against Charlotte.
Devin Booker ranks 11th in the NBA in scoring at 25.7 points per game and leads Phoenix with 6.0 assists. Dillon Brooks has started 52 games in his first season with the Suns and is averaging a career-best 20.5 points. Talented G Jalen Green (18.2 ppg) has battled injuries and is a big-time scorer when on the floor for the Suns.
Key Injury Report for Phoenix:
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- Jordan Goodwin (DTD) - undisclosed
- Amir Coffey (out) - ankle
- Haywood Highsmith (out) - knee
Chicago starting a rebuild with an uncertain future
The Chicago Bulls have been a middling team in the Eastern Conference hierarchy the last few seasons and made the decision to rebuild at the trade deadline. Head coach Billy Donovan has been rumored to leave the Bulls to pursue the head coaching vacancy at the University of North Carolina. Chicago ranks in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics and is surrendering 121.6 points per contest. The Bulls are three games below .500 at home and have been eliminated from postseason contention. On Friday, Chicago fell behind by 22 points after one quarter and trailed by as many as 47 points during a 136-96 road loss against New York.
Josh Giddey has flourished with a higher usage rate in Chicago and is averaging 17.7 points per game. Giddey also averages a team-high 9.1 assists and 8.3 rebounds. Matas Buzelis is an exciting prospect and has shown plenty of flashes with 16.3 points per game. Anfernee Simons (15.2 PPG) and Collin Sexton (17.3 ppg) can score the ball from the guard spot but it is unclear if they will be part of Chicago’s plans moving forward.
Key Injury Report for Chicago:
- Nick Richards (out) - elbow
- Anfernee Simons (out) - wrist
- Jalen Smith (out) - calf
- Zach Collins (out) - toe
- Noa Essengue (out) - shoulder
Phoenix vs Chicago Pick
Phoenix vs Chicago Spread Pick
- Pick: Chicago Spread
These two teams met last month and Chicago pulled off the upset with a 105-103 road victory. Prior to that Phoenix has won 11 straight meetings. The Suns are the second most profitable team for bettors with a 46-31 ATS record, while the Bulls own a record of 36-41 ATS. Phoenix is 11-13 ATS as a road favorite and Chicago is 13-10 ATS as a home underdog. Take the points.
Phoenix vs Chicago Over/Under Pick
- Pick: Over
Chicago plays at the second fastest tempo in the NBA, but Phoenix prefers a slower pace. Despite playing fast, the Bulls own a record of 37-40 O/U. The Suns have embraced their defensive mindset and have been profitable for under bettors with a 34-43 O/U mark. Chicago has surrendered 281 points the last two games. Take the over.
Final Score Prediction: Phoenix Suns win 124-119
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