Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Predictions for Thursday March 5 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/05/2026, 12:35 AM ET

The Chicago Bulls travel to face the Phoenix Suns on Thursday March 5, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET and the game will be broadcast on CHSN. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for the moneyline, total, or spread. Be sure to also check out our free NBA picks for more daily NBA betting insights and predictions.

Bulls Trying to Improve Struggles Away from Home

The Chicago Bulls enter this matchup with a 25-37 overall record and have struggled on the road this season with a 9-19 record away from home. Chicago has gone 1-4 over their last five games, recently losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-108, losing to the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112, losing to the Charlotte Hornets 131-99, and losing to the New York Knicks 105-99. Their lone win during that stretch came against the Milwaukee Bucks in a 120-97 victory.

The Bulls average 115.8 points per game while allowing 120.0 points per contest, highlighting their offensive capability but also their defensive struggles. Chicago shoots 47% from the field and averages 44.6 rebounds per game while distributing 28.9 assists per contest.

One aspect of Chicago’s game that stands out is their ball movement and ability to create scoring opportunities through passing. With nearly 29 assists per game, the Bulls rely heavily on teamwork and spacing to generate open shots.

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Suns Looking to Build Momentum at Home

The Phoenix Suns come into this matchup with a 35-26 overall record and a solid 20-12 record at home. Phoenix has gone 3-2 in their last five games, recently winning over the Sacramento Kings 114-103, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110, and beating the Orlando Magic 113-110 in double overtime. The Suns also lost to the Boston Celtics 97-81 and the Portland Trail Blazers 92-77.

Phoenix averages 112.1 points per game while allowing 111.2 points per contest. The Suns shoot 45% from the field and average 43.3 rebounds per game while contributing 24.5 assists per contest.

One of Phoenix’s strengths is their defensive pressure on the perimeter. The Suns average 10.0 steals per game, which allows them to disrupt opposing offenses and create transition scoring opportunities.

Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Pick

Bulls vs Suns Pick

Pick: Phoenix Suns Spread

Phoenix appears to have the edge in this matchup thanks to their stronger overall record and solid play at home this season. The Suns have been able to close out games against quality opponents recently and should benefit from Chicago’s defensive struggles, as the Bulls allow 120 points per game.

Bulls vs Suns Total Pick

Pick: Take the Over

I like the over in this matchup because Chicago games tend to turn into high-scoring contests. The Bulls average nearly 116 points per game but also allow 120 points per contest, which creates fast-paced matchups. With Phoenix capable of scoring efficiently at home, this game has a strong chance to exceed a typical NBA total.

Final Score Prediction: Suns 118, Bulls 112

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Wednesday.