Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction 3/31/25 NBA Picks

Oklahoma City Thunder (62-12) vs Chicago Bulls (33-41)

Game Info: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)

Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -14.5 -- Over/Under: 239 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: FanDuel SN OK

The Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder meet on Monday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview 

The Chicago Bulls beat the Lakers, lost to the Mavs, and they play the Raptors, Trail Blazers, and Hornets next. The Bulls have won nine of their last 12 games and are currently the ninth seed in the East. 

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.4 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.7 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.6 points and 10 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 20.4 points and 4.5 assists. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer, and Zach Collins is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview 

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Pacers and Grizzlies, and then play the Pistons, Rockets, and Lakers next. The Thunder have won 16 of their last 17 games and have the best record in the NBA. 

The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 120.1 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 106.9 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.9 points and 6.3 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21.2 points and 5.4 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer, and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 10.9 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win

  • The Thunder have won each of their last 22 night games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Bulls have lost each of their last four night games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
  • The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last eight games following a win.
  • The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games at Paycom Center.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

  • The underdogs have won each of the Bulls' last five games.
  • The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last nine Monday games as underdogs.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.7).
  • The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.1).
  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.5).
  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (94.9).

Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report 

The Thunder will be without Alex Ducas, Aaron Wiggins, Ousmane Dieng, and Nikola Topic. Jaylin Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Isaiah Hartenstein are questionable.

The Bulls will be without Ayo Dosunmu, Lonzo Ball, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, and E.J. Liddell. Josh Giddey is questionable with a hip injury. 

Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction

The Thunder are the safest bet in sports these days as they not only have the best record in the NBA but they have a cover percentage of 70 percent. Blindly backing OKC puts money in your pocket. With that said, this line is a bit nuts. The Bulls have quietly won seven of their last 10 games and have covered eight of those games. The Bulls have been sprinkling magic dust with some of these wins, and they’ve outright won five games as an underdog in their last 10 games overall. I’d make sure Giddey plays before pulling the trigger, but this line is steep regardless. I’ll be the brave soul to fade the Thunder for once. Give me the Bulls. 

Randy’s Pick Chicago Bulls +14.5

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