Oklahoma City Thunder
Chicago Bulls
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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 52 15 0.776 118.6 107.8 10.8 28-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 7W
Bulls logo Bulls 27 39 0.409 115.9 120.2 -4.3 16-18 11-21 4-10 17-26 3-7 1L
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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace.

Chicago Bulls lineup: Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Guerschon Yabusele, Tre Jones, Josh Giddey.

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 5.5 Rebounds -143 BetMGM logo

Matas Buzelis (Bulls) has had Over 5.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 10 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -143 available.

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Collin Sexton Under 14.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Collin Sexton (Bulls) has scored an average of 10.4 points in the past 5 games. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -122 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -10
Totals Under 230.5
Player Rebounds Matas Buzelis Over 5.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Thunder -10, Under 230.5 and Matas Buzelis (Bulls) to have Over 5.5 rebounds.

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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 -400. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 80% chance of winning this NBA game. Chicago Bulls are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +315.

The spread currently stands at 10 and the total points line is 230.5. 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 230.5 at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Chet Holmgren Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Chet Holmgren. Odds of -114 can be found for him scoring Over 19.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-100
Under 7.5
-137
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Cason Wallace (Thunder)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-154
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Jaylin Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-109
Under 4.5
-125
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 9.5
-143
Under 9.5
+107
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Jaylin Williams (Thunder)
Over 7.5
+105
Under 7.5
-143
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+110
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+107
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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
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
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

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup
0 Isaac Okoro
0 Matas Buzelis
0 Guerschon Yabusele
0 Tre Jones
0 Josh Giddey
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
0 Luguentz Dort
0 Aaron Wiggins
0 Chet Holmgren
0 Isaiah Joe
0 Cason Wallace

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 43 23 0.652 114.3 107.1 7.2 21-10 22-13 9-5 28-14 6-4 2L
Knicks 43 25 0.632 117 110.7 6.3 23-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 6-4 2W
Raptors 37 29 0.561 113.5 111.9 1.6 18-16 19-13 4-10 27-16 4-6 1W
76ers 35 31 0.53 115.8 116.5 -0.7 18-16 17-15 8-7 21-23 5-5 1L
Nets 17 49 0.258 106.9 115.8 -8.9 9-23 8-26 3-10 12-30 2-8 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 48 18 0.727 117.4 109.6 7.8 26-8 22-10 10-4 32-10 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 41 26 0.612 119.1 114.6 4.5 22-12 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1W
Bucks 27 38 0.415 111 115.9 -4.9 15-18 12-20 8-5 19-25 3-7 3L
Bulls 27 39 0.409 115.9 120.2 -4.3 16-18 11-21 4-10 17-26 3-7 1L
Pacers 15 52 0.224 111 119.7 -8.7 10-24 5-28 3-9 11-31 0-10 12L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 37 28 0.569 115.6 114 1.6 22-12 15-16 8-5 23-19 8-2 6W
Heat 38 29 0.567 120.5 116.5 4 23-11 15-18 7-5 22-18 8-2 7W
Hawks 35 31 0.53 117.7 116.9 0.8 17-16 18-15 7-6 20-21 9-1 8W
Hornets 34 33 0.507 115.7 112.3 3.4 14-17 20-16 9-5 20-22 8-2 2W
Wizards 16 49 0.246 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-22 5-27 2-12 11-30 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 52 15 0.776 118.6 107.8 10.8 28-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 7W
Nuggets 41 26 0.612 120.6 116.5 4.1 18-13 23-13 6-5 25-14 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 40 26 0.606 118.6 115.1 3.5 22-12 18-14 8-5 24-19 6-4 3L
Trail Blazers 31 35 0.47 115.1 117.8 -2.7 17-16 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Jazz 20 46 0.303 117.4 125 -7.6 12-22 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 41 25 0.621 116.3 115.1 1.2 22-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 7-3 4W
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 33 32 0.508 113.4 112.6 0.8 18-13 15-19 8-5 21-19 6-4 3W
Warriors 32 33 0.492 115.2 114.2 1 19-14 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 3L
Kings 16 51 0.239 110.6 120.9 -10.3 11-23 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 48 18 0.727 118.9 111.9 7 25-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1L
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 22 45 0.328 112.9 118 -5.1 14-20 8-25 4-10 12-29 1-9 1L
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 48 18 0.727 117.4 109.6 7.8 26-8 22-10 10-4 32-10 6-4 3W
Celtics 43 23 0.652 114.3 107.1 7.2 21-10 22-13 9-5 28-14 6-4 2L
Knicks 43 25 0.632 117 110.7 6.3 23-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 41 26 0.612 119.1 114.6 4.5 22-12 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1W
Magic 37 28 0.569 115.6 114 1.6 22-12 15-16 8-5 23-19 8-2 6W
Heat 38 29 0.567 120.5 116.5 4 23-11 15-18 7-5 22-18 8-2 7W
Raptors 37 29 0.561 113.5 111.9 1.6 18-16 19-13 4-10 27-16 4-6 1W
Hawks 35 31 0.53 117.7 116.9 0.8 17-16 18-15 7-6 20-21 9-1 8W
76ers 35 31 0.53 115.8 116.5 -0.7 18-16 17-15 8-7 21-23 5-5 1L
Hornets 34 33 0.507 115.7 112.3 3.4 14-17 20-16 9-5 20-22 8-2 2W
Bucks 27 38 0.415 111 115.9 -4.9 15-18 12-20 8-5 19-25 3-7 3L
Bulls 27 39 0.409 115.9 120.2 -4.3 16-18 11-21 4-10 17-26 3-7 1L
Nets 17 49 0.258 106.9 115.8 -8.9 9-23 8-26 3-10 12-30 2-8 2L
Wizards 16 49 0.246 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-22 5-27 2-12 11-30 0-10 10L
Pacers 15 52 0.224 111 119.7 -8.7 10-24 5-28 3-9 11-31 0-10 12L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 52 15 0.776 118.6 107.8 10.8 28-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 7W
Spurs 48 18 0.727 118.9 111.9 7 25-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1L
Lakers 41 25 0.621 116.3 115.1 1.2 22-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 7-3 4W
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Nuggets 41 26 0.612 120.6 116.5 4.1 18-13 23-13 6-5 25-14 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 40 26 0.606 118.6 115.1 3.5 22-12 18-14 8-5 24-19 6-4 3L
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 33 32 0.508 113.4 112.6 0.8 18-13 15-19 8-5 21-19 6-4 3W
Warriors 32 33 0.492 115.2 114.2 1 19-14 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 3L
Trail Blazers 31 35 0.47 115.1 117.8 -2.7 17-16 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 22 45 0.328 112.9 118 -5.1 14-20 8-25 4-10 12-29 1-9 1L
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Jazz 20 46 0.303 117.4 125 -7.6 12-22 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1L
Kings 16 51 0.239 110.6 120.9 -10.3 11-23 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 52 15 0.776 118.6 107.8 10.8 28-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 7W
Pistons 48 18 0.727 117.4 109.6 7.8 26-8 22-10 10-4 32-10 6-4 3W
Spurs 48 18 0.727 118.9 111.9 7 25-7 23-11 11-3 28-14 8-2 1L
Celtics 43 23 0.652 114.3 107.1 7.2 21-10 22-13 9-5 28-14 6-4 2L
Knicks 43 25 0.632 117 110.7 6.3 23-9 20-16 11-3 28-15 6-4 2W
Rockets 41 25 0.621 114.1 109.9 4.2 23-8 18-17 7-6 23-19 6-4 1W
Lakers 41 25 0.621 116.3 115.1 1.2 22-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 41 26 0.612 119.1 114.6 4.5 22-12 19-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1W
Nuggets 41 26 0.612 120.6 116.5 4.1 18-13 23-13 6-5 25-14 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 40 26 0.606 118.6 115.1 3.5 22-12 18-14 8-5 24-19 6-4 3L
Suns 39 28 0.582 112.5 111.2 1.3 22-13 17-15 10-6 25-18 6-4 1L
Magic 37 28 0.569 115.6 114 1.6 22-12 15-16 8-5 23-19 8-2 6W
Heat 38 29 0.567 120.5 116.5 4 23-11 15-18 7-5 22-18 8-2 7W
Raptors 37 29 0.561 113.5 111.9 1.6 18-16 19-13 4-10 27-16 4-6 1W
Hawks 35 31 0.53 117.7 116.9 0.8 17-16 18-15 7-6 20-21 9-1 8W
76ers 35 31 0.53 115.8 116.5 -0.7 18-16 17-15 8-7 21-23 5-5 1L
Clippers 33 32 0.508 113.4 112.6 0.8 18-13 15-19 8-5 21-19 6-4 3W
Hornets 34 33 0.507 115.7 112.3 3.4 14-17 20-16 9-5 20-22 8-2 2W
Warriors 32 33 0.492 115.2 114.2 1 19-14 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 3L
Trail Blazers 31 35 0.47 115.1 117.8 -2.7 17-16 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Bucks 27 38 0.415 111 115.9 -4.9 15-18 12-20 8-5 19-25 3-7 3L
Bulls 27 39 0.409 115.9 120.2 -4.3 16-18 11-21 4-10 17-26 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 23 43 0.348 115.7 118.4 -2.7 12-20 11-23 6-7 18-27 2-8 7L
Mavericks 22 45 0.328 112.9 118 -5.1 14-20 8-25 4-10 12-29 1-9 1L
Pelicans 22 46 0.324 115.4 119.8 -4.4 13-21 9-25 6-8 13-30 6-4 1L
Jazz 20 46 0.303 117.4 125 -7.6 12-22 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1L
Nets 17 49 0.258 106.9 115.8 -8.9 9-23 8-26 3-10 12-30 2-8 2L
Wizards 16 49 0.246 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-22 5-27 2-12 11-30 0-10 10L
Kings 16 51 0.239 110.6 120.9 -10.3 11-23 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 1L
Pacers 15 52 0.224 111 119.7 -8.7 10-24 5-28 3-9 11-31 0-10 12L
  • 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