If you’re looking for Bulls vs. Thunder player props and predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Thunder are on the move to take on the Bulls on Wednesday, Oct 25 at 8:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 227.5, and the Bulls are favored by 2 at home.
Bulls vs. Thunder Odds
- Spread: Bulls -2
- Total 227.5
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Oct 25
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: United Center, Chicago IL
- TV: NBCS
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Thunder Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road contests, the Thunder offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 118. Oklahoma City posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Thunder have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Bulls Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 2-2-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Chicago has an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 8-2 straight up.
Can the Oklahoma City Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Heading into this season, the Thunder are coming off a year in which they achieved a home record of 24-17 during the 2022-2023 NBA season. Additionally, they held a conference rank of 9th and an overall record of 40-42. Furthermore, their road record stood at 16-25.
In terms of field goal percentage, the Oklahoma City Thunder ranked 24th in the NBA last season with a rate of 46.5%. Furthermore, they secured the 8th spot in the league by averaging 11.4 offensive rebounds per game. When it comes to scoring, the Thunder ranked 5th in the NBA with an average of 117.5 points per game, and in terms of assists, they ranked 21st with 24.4 assists per game.
In terms of last season’s performance, the Oklahoma City Thunder held the 24th position in the NBA with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They were ranked second in the league for field goal attempts per game, averaging 92.6, and ranked 12th for three-point attempts per game, averaging 34.1. Moreover, their three-point percentage stood at 35.6%, placing them 18th among all teams in the league.
Last season, the Thunder’s defense ranked 19th in the NBA, allowing an average of 116.4 points per game. They also ranked 4th in the league with an average of 8.2 steals per game. In terms of three-point percentage, their defense ranked 14th with 35.6%, while their field goal percentage ranked 17th at 47.5%.
Is It the Bulls Game to Lose at Home?
Chicago is coming off a season where they achieved an overall record of 40-42. Furthermore, they had a record of 21-16 when favored and a record of 26-26 when considered the underdog.
Last year’s Chicago offense saw the Bulls scoring an average of 113.1 points per game, which placed them 22nd in the league. They had an average of 98.9 possessions per game, ranking 17th in the NBA. Furthermore, the Bulls attempted an average of 21.8 free throws per game, placing them 26th in the league.
Chicago’s offense finished last season with a ranking of 13th in the NBA, boasting an effective field goal percentage of 55.0%. In terms of field goal attempts per game, they ranked 21st in the league with 86.8. Moreover, the Bulls ranked 30th in the NBA with 28.9 three-point attempts per game, but their three-point percentage was 36.1%, placing them 16th in the league.
Chicago’s defense is coming off a season where they had an average of 111.8 points per game, ranking them 7th in the league. Against them, their opponents had a shooting percentage of 46.9%, placing them 8th in the league. Additionally, they allowed an average of 4.5 blocked shots per game, ranking them 19th in the league.
Bulls vs. Thunder Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Zach LaVine and his points prop of 25.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with a stat line of 22 points, 4 and 4 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 25.5.
The Prop: Zach LaVine Under 25.5 Points | -111 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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Bulls vs. Thunder Predictions
The Thunder come in as the underdog at +2, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 227.5, and given that our model is projecting 225 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Thunder +2 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook