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If new customers sign up for FanDuel in Illinois, they have the opportunity to win $150 from a $2 bet by picking the winning NBA team on either Tuesday or Wednesday night.
This is $150 in cash, not in site credit. Many sportsbook promotions usually provide site credit.
Sign up for FanDuel in Illinois and take advantage by clicking on this special offer link.
After downloading the app and setting up your account, you will need to go to FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing in Collinsville to verify your account. Illinois still requires in-person registration.
After you handle that, you have the option to place a moneyline bet on any NBA team participating in a Tuesday or Wednesday night game. If your selection is correct, your $2 NBA bet at FanDuel will turn into $150.
The promotion is currently active and will end at noon on Wednesday. Tuesday night will feature two NBA games, while most teams, including the Chicago Bulls, will kick off their 2021 season on Wednesday.
This is what Bulls’ bettors can anticipate for Wednesday’s game against the Pistons and for the entire season.
Chicago Bulls betting odds
The odds for the Bulls at online sportsbooks in Illinois are as follows:
The Bulls are considered the road favorites in Wednesday’s game against the Pistons.
Chicago had its most exciting offseason in years, acquiring Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan through sign-and-trades and signing Alex Caruso in free agency. This comes after the Bulls traded for All-Star center Nikola Vucevic at last year’s deadline.
If you believe in the importance of the preseason, you must be feeling optimistic about the Bulls’ chances in the upcoming 2021-22 season. Chicago finished with a perfect 4-0 record in exhibition games, with key players like Zach LaVine logging significant minutes. LaVine played in all four games and averaged 29 minutes per game.
Patrick Williams appears to have recovered from his ankle injury and is expected to play on opening night, ensuring that Chicago will have its full starting lineup. This marks a rare occasion where positive energy is circulating around the Bulls.
Despite the changes in the Eastern Conference, Chicago is not projected to have a significant impact. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Bulls’ predicted win total is 43.5, just above .500, suggesting they may secure a late Playoff seed.
The Bulls have a legitimate worry when it comes to their defense. Vucevic, DeRozan, and LaVine are questionable defenders at best, and that might be an understatement. Ball and Williams will have to step up defensively to make up for their shortcomings. On the bright side, this team has the potential to put up points on the scoreboard.
While focusing on defense, it is crucial to consider head coach Billy Donovan’s impressive track record. The Bulls managed to finish 12th in defensive efficiency in their first year under Donovan despite having subpar personnel. During his time in Oklahoma City, Donovan’s teams consistently ranked no lower than 10th in defensive efficiency in his final three seasons.
In the NBA, it is common for a team’s success to be heavily influenced by their overall health. If the Bulls can avoid injuries, this upcoming season has the potential to be their strongest since the Jimmy Butler era.
Line has moved toward Bulls vs. Pistons
Earlier in the week, the Bulls were favored by three points but the line has now increased to +3.5 and +4 at sportsbooks in Illinois.
Illinois sportsbooks offer the top Chicago vs. Detroit odds.
Cade Cunningham, the top overall pick, is set to make his NBA debut on Wednesday night for the Pistons. Despite his arrival, the team is projected to be one of the worst in the league, with an over/under win total of 25.5 at DraftKings.
However, the Bulls are only slight favorites in the NBA due to the importance of homecourt advantage.
To maximize your chances of winning in the FanDuel NBA promotion, consider placing your bet on the team with the highest expected margin of victory. In this case, the Utah Jazz are the clear choice as they are favored by 12 points over the Thunder in Wednesday’s game.
Sportsbooks in Illinois are now offering even more betting opportunities with the addition of another popular sport to the mix, alongside football, hockey, and the MLB playoffs.
