The Golden State Warriors will need to regroup quickly when they head to Chicago on Friday following a 118-99 blowout loss in Milwaukee the night before.  The Bulls are also looking to get back on track after being routed 138-112 against Brooklyn on Wednesday.

Chicago is a 4-point favourite to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 223.0.

Warriors vs. Bulls NBA Betting Odds

It’s been all Golden State in this head-to-head series as the Warriors have won nine straight games against Chicago.  The Bulls haven’t won in this series since March 2, 2017, during Dwayne Wade’s lone season in Chicago.

Golden State is still holding on to second place in the Western Conference, but they’re in danger of falling off after dropping four of their last five games.  They’re 23-16-2 against the spread for the season, but they’re just 1-5 ATS over their last seven contests.  The total has gone Under in four of the Warriors’ last five games.

Outside of the loss to Brooklyn, the Bulls have been dominant lately.  They’re 10-2 straight up over their last 12 games and 9-1 SU over their last 10 at home.  Chicago is 23-16 ATS this season, but they’ve failed to cover in five of their last seven games.  The total has gone Under in four of the Bulls’ last five games against G-State.

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors’ loss to Milwaukee on Thursday was one of those nights that went so bad, teams don’t even try to watch the game tape.  Golden State never held the lead in the game and trailed 77-38 by the half.  Canadian Andrew Wiggins finished with a team-high 16 points, followed by Jonathan Kuminga with 15.  Steph Curry, who averages a team-high 26.4 points per game, had an off-night, finishing with 12 points and eight rebounds.

In his third game back in the lineup, Klay Thompson added 11 points with limited playing time on Thursday.  Thompson is expected to be rested against Chicago as he works his way back from ACL and Achilles injuries that have sidelined him for the last two years.  Draymond Green has missed multiple games with left calf stiffness and he will likely be a game-time decision on Friday.  Green is averaging 7.9 ppg and leads the team in rebounds (7.6), assists (7.4) and blocks (1.2).

Chicago Bulls

Chicago suffered the unlucky fate of being the first team to face Brooklyn this season with Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving all in the lineup.  The Nets’ Big Three torched the Bulls for a combined 61 points.  The loss snapped a nine-game home winning streak for Chicago.  Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 22 points and six assists.  Former Toronto Raptor DeMar DeRozan added 19 points.  DeRozan (26.0 ppg) and LaVine (25.6 ppg) have carried Chicago to the top of the Eastern Conference standings, with a two-game lead over Miami.

Derrick Jones Jr. is expected to be out of the lineup for two to four weeks after hyperextending his knee less than a minute into the game against Brooklyn.  Jones Jr. joins Alex Caruso (COVID protocols), Javonte Green (groin) and Tyler Cook (ankle) on the injury report.  All four players are expected to miss Friday’s game.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Warriors vs. Bulls?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Warriors Team Leaders

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 25.47
Assists	Draymond Green 6.96
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.3
FG%	Gary Payton II 61.6
Steals	Gary Payton II 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 1.09

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 27.87
Assists	Lonzo Ball 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Mac McClung 100
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.83
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 0.97

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 27.36
Assists	Draymond Green 6.27
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 7.64
FG%	Gary Payton II 65.9
Steals	Stephen Curry 1.32
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.05

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 20.8
Assists	Zach LaVine 6
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 12.4
FG%	Tony Bradley 100
Steals	Javonte Green 1.8
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 1.2

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bulls Team Leaders

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 25.47
Assists	Draymond Green 6.96
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.3
FG%	Gary Payton II 61.6
Steals	Gary Payton II 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 1.09

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 27.87
Assists	Lonzo Ball 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Mac McClung 100
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.83
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 0.97

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 27.36
Assists	Draymond Green 6.27
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 7.64
FG%	Gary Payton II 65.9
Steals	Stephen Curry 1.32
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.05

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 20.8
Assists	Zach LaVine 6
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 12.4
FG%	Tony Bradley 100
Steals	Javonte Green 1.8
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 1.2

Injuries

Golden State

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22

Gary Payton II (PG)

Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22

Gary Payton II (PG)

Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22

Chicago

Alex Caruso (SG)

Out Mon Concussion - 24 / 04 / 22

Nikola Vucevic (C)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 22

Coby White (SG)

Ques Sun Toe - 09 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Sun Back - 09 / 04 / 22

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Wed Quadricep - 06 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Out Fri Back - 06 / 04 / 22

Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)

Prob Wed Knee - 06 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Back - 03 / 04 / 22

Matt Thomas (SG)

Out Wed Leg - 02 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Back - 29 / 03 / 22

Injuries

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Ques Thurs	Foot - 15 / 06 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Ques Thurs	Knee - 15 / 06 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Mon	Foot - 12 / 06 / 22	2-0	0-2	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, and it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Prob Mon	Knee - 12 / 06 / 22	2-0	0-2	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Fri	Foot - 09 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Prob Fri	Knee - 09 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it has been determined that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Gary Payton II (PG)	Prob Wed	Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Wed	Foot - 07 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Porter Jr. is dealing with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.
Gary Payton II (PG)	Prob Sun	Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22	3-2	2-3	+ -
Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is expected that he will he will be a participant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Sun	Foot - 04 / 06 / 22	3-2	2-3	+ -
Porter Jr. is dealing with a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Alex Caruso (SG)	Out Mon	Concussion - 24 / 04 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Caruso is going through the concussion protocol, and he will not be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Nikola Vucevic (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Vucevic will not be available for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves as he will be given a day of rest.
Coby White (SG)	Ques Sun	Toe - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
White is battling a sprained left toe, and and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Sun	Back - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Caruso is dealing with a left lower-back contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Wed	Quadricep - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Green is tending to a right quad contusion, but it is likely that he will be available for Wednesday's tilt against the Celtics.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Out Fri	Back - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Caruso sat out the last game managing a left lower-back contusion, and he will not be in Friday's lineup against the Hornets.
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)	Prob Wed	Knee - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Jones Jr. has a sore left knee, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Back - 03 / 04 / 22	3-6	4-5	+ -
Caruso exited the previous contest due to back spasms, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Tuesday's matchup with the Bucks.
Matt Thomas (SG)	Out Wed	Leg - 02 / 04 / 22	4-6	5-5	+ -
Thomas is dealing with a right leg injury, and he will not face the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Back - 29 / 03 / 22	5-7	5-7	+ -
Caruso is dealing with a left lower-back contusion, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Wizards.