The Thunder are gearing up for a showdown against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, Nov 22. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Oklahoma City comes into this matchup as 7-point favorites, with the over/under set at 225.5. Will the Thunder manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Thunder vs. Bulls predictions.
Thunder vs. Bulls Odds
- Spread: Thunder -7
- Total 225.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 22
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK
- TV: NBCS
Bulls Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 4-6 straight up.
Thunder Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Oklahoma City has averaged 130 points per game while allowing 107. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Will the Bulls Win on the Road?
The Bulls head into today’s action with an overall record of 5-10 and have gone 1-2 over their previous three games. The team currently sits 12th in the Eastern Conference and 4th place in the Central division.
In their recent matchup, the Bulls offense ended with 100 points against the Heat. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.7% and made 11 threes. Coby White led the team in scoring, putting up 20 points. Additionally, Nikola Vucevic contributed 18 points for the Bulls.
Currently, the Bulls’ defense holds the 10th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.0 points per game.
On two point field goal attempts, the Bulls’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.6% and allowing 37.0% from beyond the arc.
Can the Thunder Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Bulls, the Thunder are looking to build on their above .500 record of 10-4. Across their 14 games, the Thunder have recorded a 5-4 record when facing teams from the Western Conference and a 5-0 record in non-conference games.
Oklahoma City’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 134 points against the Trail Blazers. They had an overall field goal percentage of 60.5% and made 14/14 free throws. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 29.6 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Chet Holmgren brings a PPG average of 17 into the game.
Coming into today’s game, the Thunder’s defense is giving up an average of 110.8 points per contest.
The Oklahoma City defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 43.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Oklahoma City.
Thunder vs. Bulls Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his points prop of 31.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -120. Our model predicts that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will finish with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 31.5.
- The Prop: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 31.5 Points (-120)
Thunder vs. Bulls Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Thunder vs. Thunder matchup, we’re leaning towards the Bulls at +7. Although our projections show the Thunder winning 110-108, we suggest placing your bet on the Bulls for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 225.5 and given that our model is projecting 218 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Bulls +7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook