The Chicago Bulls are a team that still drastically misses having Lonzo Ball in their lineup and now it’s unclear if he’ll even return this season. News came out on Friday that there is still no timetable for Ball and he’s in jeopardy of missing the season.

The Bulls were viewed as an up-and-coming team in the Eastern Conference but right now, they’re labouring. They’ve lost eight out of their last 12 games coming into this one, with a 132-113 defeat to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Next up is the Golden State Warriors, who just saw their three-game winning streak snapped after a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Which team can get the win here?

Golden State is a 7-point favourite to win on the NBA odds.

Bulls vs. Warriors NBA Betting Odds

Chicago is currently 2-5 ATS in their past seven games when allowing more than 125 points in the previous matchup. And they are also 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine games when playing on a Friday. Apparently, they enjoy looking towards the weekend a little too much. As for the total, the under has cashed in seven out of their last eight games when suffering a straight-up loss in their previous matchup.

Meanwhile, the Warriors are 2-6 ATS in their last eight home games when going up against a team with a winning road percentage that’s less than .400. However, they are 5-1 ATS when coming off of an ATS loss. The over has also been consistent, hitting in each of their last four games.

Chicago Bulls

The best way to describe this team is underperforming. They have three NBA All-Stars in the lineup, promising young stars and a lockdown defender in Alex Caruso. Despite all of this, they remain towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference. One of their biggest problems has been defending the three-point shot. They rank 29th in the league in opponent three-point percentage and this league is quite focused on three-point success right now. Along with that, they rank 23rd in opponent field goal percentage.

These lacklustre defensive numbers aren’t going to fly against the Splash Brothers and the rest of the Warriors weapons on Friday. That’s especially the case with the way that Steph Curry has been playing lately. They have to find a way to make this a grind-it-out, low-scoring affair.

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors clearly started this season with a championship hangover but they are starting to get right. Steph Curry is averaging nearly 32 points, seven rebounds and seven assists per game this year. Not to mention, he’s hitting 52 per cent of his field goals, 44 per cent of his three-pointers and 91 per cent of his free throws.

A big key here will be that the Warriors are at home. They are 9-1 when at home this season compared to 2-10 on the road. Home-court advantage has been significant for them.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bulls vs. Warriors?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bulls Team Leaders

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 24.84
Assists	DeMar DeRozan 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Terry Taylor 90
Steals	Alex Caruso 1.46
Blocks	Patrick Williams 0.85

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 29.43
Assists	Draymond Green 6.85
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 9.27
FG%	Kevon Looney 63
Steals	Donte DiVincenzo 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 0.82

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 30.46
Assists	Draymond Green 6.83
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 13.08
FG%	Kevon Looney 57.8
Steals	Draymond Green 1.5
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.15

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Warriors Team Leaders

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 24.84
Assists	DeMar DeRozan 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Terry Taylor 90
Steals	Alex Caruso 1.46
Blocks	Patrick Williams 0.85

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 29.43
Assists	Draymond Green 6.85
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 9.27
FG%	Kevon Looney 63
Steals	Donte DiVincenzo 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 0.82

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 30.46
Assists	Draymond Green 6.83
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 13.08
FG%	Kevon Looney 57.8
Steals	Draymond Green 1.5
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.15

Injuries

Chicago

Zach LaVine (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Patrick Beverley (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23

Zach LaVine (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Fri Foot - 05 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Foot - 03 / 04 / 23

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Sun Foot - 01 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Ques Fri Foot - 30 / 03 / 23

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 03 / 23

Andre Drummond (C)

Prob Fri Personal - 29 / 03 / 23

Golden State

Andrew Wiggins (SF)

Ques Fri Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23

Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)

Ques Fri Toe - 07 / 05 / 23

Kevon Looney (PF)

Prob Thurs Illness - 04 / 05 / 23

Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)

Prob Sat Toe - 28 / 04 / 23

Jordan Poole (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23

Draymond Green (PF)

Elig Sun Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23

Jordan Poole (SG)

Prob Thurs Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23

Andrew Wiggins (SF)

Prob Thurs Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23

Jordan Poole (SG)

Ques Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23

Stephen Curry (PG)

Prob Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 23

Injuries

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Zach LaVine (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
Lavine is managing a left knee injury, but it is predicted that he will hit the court Sunday against the Pistons.
Patrick Beverley (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 07 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
Beverley will not dress for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will be handed a day of rest.
Zach LaVine (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 06 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
LaVine will not take the court for Friday's matchup versus the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Fri	Foot - 05 / 04 / 23	2-2	1-2-1	+ -
Caruso was held out of the last game with left midfoot soreness, but it is expected that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Mavericks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Foot - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not predicted to impact his status against the Hawks on Tuesday.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Tues	Knee - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Green is recovering from right knee surgery, but he is forecasted to be available for Tuesday's battle with the Hawks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Sun	Foot - 01 / 04 / 23	4-2	2-3-1	+ -
Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Ques Fri	Foot - 30 / 03 / 23	4-3	3-3-1	+ -
Caruso has left midfoot soreness, and it is unknown if he will face the Hornets on Friday.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 30 / 03 / 23	4-3	3-3-1	+ -
Green missed the previous contest with a right knee injury, but it is predicted that he will dress for Sunday's showdown against the Grizzlies.
Andre Drummond (C)	Prob Fri	Personal - 29 / 03 / 23	4-4	4-3-1	+ -
Drummond was absent from the last game due to a personal matter, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash with the Hornets.

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Andrew Wiggins (SF)	Ques Fri	Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23	1-1	1-1	+ -
Wiggins is dealing with a left costal cartilage fracture, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)	Ques Fri	Toe - 07 / 05 / 23	2-2	2-2	+ -
Baldwin Jr. missed the previous two games with left toe soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Kevon Looney (PF)	Prob Thurs	Illness - 04 / 05 / 23	2-3	3-2	+ -
Looney is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)	Prob Sat	Toe - 28 / 04 / 23	4-4	4-4	+ -
Baldwin Jr. is managing left toe soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Jordan Poole (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23	5-5	5-5	+ -
Poole is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings despite a left ankle sprain.
Draymond Green (PF)	Elig Sun	Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23	5-6	5-6	+ -
Green has been handed a one-game suspension for stepping on an opponent's chest, but he is expected to return to the court in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings.
Jordan Poole (SG)	Prob Thurs	Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23	5-6	5-6	+ -
Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 3 with the Kings in the Western Conference first round.
Andrew Wiggins (SF)	Prob Thurs	Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23	5-6	5-6	+ -
Wiggins is nursing right shoulder soreness, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round.
Jordan Poole (SG)	Ques Mon	Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23	6-7	7-6	+ -
Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, leaving his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings up in the air.
Stephen Curry (PG)	Prob Sun	Hip - 08 / 04 / 23	8-7	8-7	+ -
Curry is dealing with a right hip contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Trail Blazers on Sunday.