Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction 1/19/25 NBA Picks

Portland Trail Blazers (13-28) vs Chicago Bulls (18-24)

Game Info: Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Moda Center)

Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +5 -- Over/Under: 236 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Chicago Bulls and Portland Trail Blazers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Hawks and Hornets, and they play the Clippers, Warriors, and 76ers next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.5 points on 36.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.6 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 23.8 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.1 points and 3.3 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Rockets and Clippers, and they play the Heat, Magic, and Hornets next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 107.9 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 18.2 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 18.2 points and 3.7 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Deni Avdija is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

  • The Bulls have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
  • The underdogs have won six of the Bulls' last nine games.
  • The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

  • The Trail Blazers have lost 15 of their last 16 night games following a home loss.
  • The Bulls have won each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
  • The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Moda Center.

Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts

  • Jerami Grant ranks 29th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.0) this season.
  • Shaedon Sharpe ranks 50th amongst qualified players for points per game (18.0) this season.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

  • Coby White ranks 17th amongst qualified players for FT% (88.8%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (30.0).
  • The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for point differential per game this season (-9.3).
  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.6).
  • The Bulls rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.7).

Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report

The Bulls will be without Torrey Craig and Adama Sanogo. Lonzo Ball and Talen Horton-Tucker are questionable. Jevon Carter is doubtful with an illness.

The Trail Blazers won’t have Matisse Thybulle, Donovan Clingan, Deni Avdija, and Deandre Ayton.

Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the end of a back-to-back and have failed to cover four straight games, so it's hard to get behind them with confidence. I'm still not laying chalk with the Bulls on the road. The Chicago Bulls played .500 ball for about two weeks, and now oddsmakers are making them favorites a lot. All that's produced is losses to the Pelicans, Hawks, and Hornets, all as a favorite. The Bulls are nothing special, and they keep getting these crazy lines this week. I want even less to do with the Bulls if Lonzo Ball doesn't play. It's the Trail Blazers or pass for me.

Randy’s Pick Portland Trail Blazers +5

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