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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Prediction NBA Picks 10/26/24
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Chicago Bulls (0-1) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0)
October 26, 2024 at 08:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls +9.5 / Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5 — Over/Under: 229.5
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls meet Saturday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Nuggets, and they play the Hawks and Spurs next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 102 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 87 points on 35.7 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 28 points and 8 assists, while Chet Holmgren is averaging 25 points and 14 rebounds. Aaron Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Williams is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 22.2 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 18.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pelicans, beat the Bucks, and they play the Grizzlies and Magic next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 122 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.5 points on 35.1 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 26 points and 5 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 22.5 points and 2.5 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Thunder will be without Kenrich Williams, Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Nikola Topic. Lonzo Ball is questionable for the Bulls due to injury management.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last seven night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last three night games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Thunder.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Thunder’s last nine road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Bulls’ last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.5).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (61.5).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (18.4%).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (7.0).
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
This is a potential letdown spot for the Chicago Bulls after beating the Bucks, but they beat the Bucks. That’s a big win and could also be a confidence boost heading into this spot. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the better team with the rest advantage, but they’re also banged up with key rotation guys out in Williams and Hartenstein. This is a lot of points for an injured road team. I’ll take a stab with the Bulls and the points at home.
