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NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Thunder

The Chicago Bulls meet the Oklahoma City Thunder in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Can Bulls Avoid a Big Loss?

The Bulls have been given a sizeable +20.5 on the spread and we’re looking to take advantage. Back the -114 that they avoid a big loss against the Thunder.

7 of Last 10 Matchups Have Been Thunder Wins

Chicago Bulls have been defeated in their previous three road games. They recently suffered a 157-137 loss against Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Josh Giddey tallied 23 points, while Matas Buzelis put up 18 and Collin Sexton 16.

Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed seven straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Boston Celtics 119-109 at TD Garden. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, while Luguentz Dort finished with 14 and Chet Holmgren 10.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 116-108 victory was registered against the Bulls at United Center. The Thunder have beaten the Bulls in the past seven matchups. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Bulls logo Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.3 points, 47.1 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 47.4% from the field and 76.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 125.6 points and 45.9 rebounds per matchup.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 20.3 points and 3.2 (35.2%) 3-pointers made, while Josh Giddey averages 8.1 rebounds and 11.2 assists.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.4 points, 43.6 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field and 82.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 106.1 points and 44.4 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 29.8 points and 7.5 assists, while Chet Holmgren has an average of 6.4 rebounds and Jaylin Williams 2.6 (52.0%) 3-pointers made.

Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Head into Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

The betting line of +20.5 looks too big. Bulls should be able to stay relatively close to the favorites and we are keen to snap up the -114 that they cover the spread in this NBA showdown.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Bulls vs Thunder stats:

  • The +20.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 10 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +20.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 19 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -20.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 9 consecutive games at home.
  • The -20.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The -20.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 9 of their last 10 games against Bulls.

Bulls +20.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Collin Sexton Over 13.5 Points -100 BetMGM logo

Collin Sexton (Bulls) has averaged 20.33 points in the past 6 games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -100 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Josh Giddey Over 8.5 Assists -128 BetMGM logo

Josh Giddey (Bulls) has recorded Over 8.5 assists in 5 straight road games. We’re happy to take the -128 for this Player Assists prop bet as he is capable of a big performance against the Celtics.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bulls +20.5
Totals Over 235.5
Player Points Collin Sexton Over 13.5

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The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 112 - 128 Thunder logo Thunder

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Thunder can be backed speculatively to achieve a 128-112 victory.

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Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Thunder Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

The favorites are 97% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Oklahoma City Thunder priced at -3333 to triumph in this NBA game. Chicago Bulls are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +1400.

The spread is 20.5 and the total points line is currently 235.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re wanting to back Over 235.5, the odds are -114.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -123 that he goes Over 29.5 points and -105 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 29.5
-123
Under 29.5
-105
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 18.5
-105
Under 18.5
-123
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 15.5
-119
Under 15.5
-109
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-128
Under 8.5
-101
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-102
Under 6.5
-127
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
+124
Under 4.5
-161
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-132
Under 7.5
+102
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-130
Under 7.5
+101
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Nick Richards (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-108
Under 7.5
-120
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-135
Under 7.5
+104
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Thunder Rock Solid at Home

The Thunder have chalked up seven straight victories at Paycom Center. They have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 113.30 points per contest and conceding 106.20.

The Bulls have been on the losing end in three straight road games. They have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 116.20 points per contest and giving up 127.20.

When the teams last met at Paycom Center, the Thunder beat the Bulls 145-117. From the past 9 head-to-heads at Paycom Center, the Thunder have won six while the Bulls have taken three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 8-2 219.50 113.30 106.20 2 8
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Away Stats 2-8 243.40 116.20 127.20 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
  • U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 50 32.1 881 458 17.6 9.2 2.0 8.3 0.4 1.1
Matas Buzelis 71 29.14 1154 144 16.3 2.0 2.3 5.6 1.5 0.7
Tre Jones 55 27.03 714 299 13.0 5.4 0.6 3.0 0.2 1.2

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 61 33.45 1922 403 31.5 6.6 1.7 4.4 0.8 1.4
Chet Holmgren 63 29.23 1079 106 17.1 1.7 1.2 8.9 1.9 0.5
Jalen Williams 29 28.36 492 154 17.0 5.3 0.9 4.5 0.3 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

25 Mar NBA
Bulls 137-157 76ers
23 Mar NBA
Rockets 124-132 Bulls
19 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 115-110 Bulls
18 Mar NBA
Raptors 139-109 Bulls
16 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 107-132 Bulls
13 Mar NBA
Bulls 108-119 Clippers
12 Mar NBA
Bulls 130-142 Lakers
10 Mar NBA
Bulls 130-124 Warriors
08 Mar NBA
Bulls 110-126 Kings
05 Mar NBA
Bulls 105-103 Suns

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

25 Mar NBA
Thunder 109-119 Celtics
23 Mar NBA
Thunder 123-103 76ers
21 Mar NBA
Thunder 132-111 Wizards
18 Mar NBA
Thunder 121-92 Nets
17 Mar NBA
Thunder 113-108 Magic
15 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 103-116 Thunder
12 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-104 Thunder
09 Mar NBA
Nuggets 126-129 Thunder
07 Mar NBA
Warriors 97-104 Thunder
04 Mar NBA
Thunder 103-100 Knicks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak