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NBA Betting Preview: Thunder vs Bulls

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

Big Thunder Win on the Cards

There’s a strong case for taking the -114 that the Thunder can overcome the -11 when playing the Bulls. The favorites should be capable of a big victory and that means we’re backing them against the spread.

7 Thunder Victories in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Oklahoma City Thunder have won two on the spin, triumphing 100-87 in their previous game. This was on the road against Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 30 points, as Chet Holmgren finished with 19 and Isaiah Joe 14.

Chicago Bulls won their last game, beating Milwaukee Bucks at home. It was a 120-97 win at United Center. Josh Giddey shone on the court with a triple-double performance that consisted of 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Thunder claim a 145-117 win over the Bulls at Paycom Center. The Thunder have enjoyed six consecutive victories against the Bulls. They’ve landed 7 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Bulls logo Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Thunder are averaging 113.9 points, 45.0 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 46.0% from the field and 78.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.9 points and 44.0 rebounds per matchup.

Isaiah Joe is averaging 15.9 points and 3.8 (52.1%) 3-pointers made. Chet Holmgren averages 10.2 rebounds and Cason Wallace 5.5 assists.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.8 points, 41.2 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field and 78.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 119.6 points and 45.3 rebounds.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 17.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.9 (36.7%) 3-pointers made, while Josh Giddey has an average of 3.8 assists.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a lot to like about the -11 line that Thunder have to cover in this NBA contest. Take the -114 and feel confident that the favorites get the job done.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.

Key Thunder vs Bulls stats:

  • The +11 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 5 consecutive games against Thunder.

Thunder -11 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 53.2% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matas Buzelis Over 14.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Matas Buzelis (Bulls) has scored Over 14.5 points in 5 straight games. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -118 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

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Cason Wallace Over 4.5 Assists -132 BetMGM logo

Cason Wallace (Thunder) has racked up Over 4.5 assists in 3 straight games on the road. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at -132 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -10.5
Totals Under 227.5
Player Points Matas Buzelis Over 14.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Thunder -10.5. We’ve also gone for Under 227.5 and Matas Buzelis (Bulls) to score Over 14.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 119 - 104 Bulls logo Bulls

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a monster return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Thunder to claim a 119-104 victory and hopefully this goes close.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls 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 Big Favorites to Win

You might not get rich backing Oklahoma City Thunder at -455. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 82% chance of winning this NBA game. Chicago Bulls are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +350.

The spread currently stands at 10.5 and the total points line is 227.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 227.5 at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball wagers. The best NBA betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Chet Holmgren Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Chet Holmgren. Odds of -105 can be found for him scoring Over 19.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 19.5
-105
Under 19.5
-120
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Cason Wallace (Thunder)
Over 14.5
-119
Under 14.5
-108
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 14.5
-118
Under 14.5
-108
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 6.5
-109
Under 6.5
-120
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Cason Wallace (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-132
Under 4.5
-100
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 2.5
+146
Under 2.5
-192
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 9.5
-120
Under 9.5
-109
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+108
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 6.5
-133
Under 6.5
+102
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Guerschon Yabusele (Bulls)
Over 6.5
+113
Under 6.5
-149
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Thunder on Top in Recent Head-to-Heads at United Center

The Bulls have gone 2-8 across their last 10 home games, putting up 110.60 points per contest and giving up 118.20.

The Thunder have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games away from home, posting 118.30 points per contest while yielding 109.30.

In their most recent matchup at United Center, the Thunder got the better of the Bulls 114-95. Across 7 head-to-head clashes at United Center, the Thunder have posted four victories, while the Bulls have managed three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 2-8 228.80 110.60 118.20 5 5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats 7-3 227.60 118.30 109.30 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 51 33.33 1624 328 31.8 6.4 1.7 4.4 0.8 1.4
Chet Holmgren 54 29.36 928 94 17.2 1.7 1.2 9.0 2.0 0.6
Jalen Williams 27 28.83 467 145 17.3 5.4 0.9 4.6 0.4 1.3

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 40 31.18 712 337 17.8 8.4 1.8 8.2 0.4 1.0
Matas Buzelis 61 28.57 940 127 15.4 2.1 2.1 5.4 1.5 0.7
Isaac Okoro 52 26.71 477 81 9.2 1.6 1.2 2.8 0.5 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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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 Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

01 Mar NBA
Thunder 100-87 Mavericks
27 Feb NBA
Nuggets 121-127 Thunder
25 Feb NBA
Thunder 116-124 Pistons
24 Feb NBA
Thunder 116-107 Raptors
22 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 113-121 Thunder
20 Feb NBA
Nets 86-105 Thunder
12 Feb NBA
Bucks 110-93 Thunder
11 Feb NBA
Thunder 136-109 Suns
09 Feb NBA
Thunder 119-110 Lakers
07 Feb NBA
Rockets 112-106 Thunder

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

01 Mar NBA
Bucks 97-120 Bulls
26 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 121-112 Bulls
24 Feb NBA
Hornets 131-99 Bulls
22 Feb NBA
Knicks 105-99 Bulls
21 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-110 Bulls
19 Feb NBA
Raptors 110-101 Bulls
11 Feb NBA
Bulls 105-124 Celtics
09 Feb NBA
Bulls 115-123 Nets
07 Feb NBA
Nuggets 136-120 Bulls
05 Feb NBA
Bulls 107-123 Raptors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 40 20 0.667 115 107.4 7.6 20-9 20-11 9-5 26-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 39 22 0.639 117.2 111.1 6.1 23-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 2W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Nets 15 45 0.25 107 115.4 -8.4 8-22 7-23 3-10 11-26 2-8 8L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 14 0.763 117.3 109.4 7.9 24-7 21-7 10-3 30-7 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 38 24 0.613 119.2 115 4.2 20-11 18-13 7-5 24-15 7-3 1W
Bucks 26 33 0.441 111.8 115.7 -3.9 14-14 12-19 8-5 19-21 6-4 2L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Magic 31 28 0.525 114.6 114.4 0.2 18-12 13-16 6-5 19-19 6-4 2L
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 37 24 0.607 120.3 116 4.3 16-12 21-12 5-4 21-13 4-6 2L
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Clippers 28 31 0.475 112.1 112.3 -0.2 15-13 13-18 7-5 18-18 5-5 1W
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 39 0.35 113.9 117.7 -3.8 14-19 7-20 3-10 11-29 2-8 3L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 14 0.763 117.3 109.4 7.9 24-7 21-7 10-3 30-7 8-2 3W
Celtics 40 20 0.667 115 107.4 7.6 20-9 20-11 9-5 26-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 39 22 0.639 117.2 111.1 6.1 23-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 38 24 0.613 119.2 115 4.2 20-11 18-13 7-5 24-15 7-3 1W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Magic 31 28 0.525 114.6 114.4 0.2 18-12 13-16 6-5 19-19 6-4 2L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Bucks 26 33 0.441 111.8 115.7 -3.9 14-14 12-19 8-5 19-21 6-4 2L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
Nets 15 45 0.25 107 115.4 -8.4 8-22 7-23 3-10 11-26 2-8 8L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 37 24 0.607 120.3 116 4.3 16-12 21-12 5-4 21-13 4-6 2L
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Clippers 28 31 0.475 112.1 112.3 -0.2 15-13 13-18 7-5 18-18 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 39 0.35 113.9 117.7 -3.8 14-19 7-20 3-10 11-29 2-8 3L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 14 0.763 117.3 109.4 7.9 24-7 21-7 10-3 30-7 8-2 3W
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Celtics 40 20 0.667 115 107.4 7.6 20-9 20-11 9-5 26-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 39 22 0.639 117.2 111.1 6.1 23-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 2W
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 38 24 0.613 119.2 115 4.2 20-11 18-13 7-5 24-15 7-3 1W
Nuggets 37 24 0.607 120.3 116 4.3 16-12 21-12 5-4 21-13 4-6 2L
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Magic 31 28 0.525 114.6 114.4 0.2 18-12 13-16 6-5 19-19 6-4 2L
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Clippers 28 31 0.475 112.1 112.3 -0.2 15-13 13-18 7-5 18-18 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Bucks 26 33 0.441 111.8 115.7 -3.9 14-14 12-19 8-5 19-21 6-4 2L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 39 0.35 113.9 117.7 -3.8 14-19 7-20 3-10 11-29 2-8 3L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
Nets 15 45 0.25 107 115.4 -8.4 8-22 7-23 3-10 11-26 2-8 8L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 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