| MATCHUP | Chicago Bulls | Oklahoma City Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 29-43 | 57-16 |
| Spread | +19.5 -110 | -19.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +1300 | -2800 |
| Total | Over 239.5 (-108) | Under 239.5 (-112) |
| Where | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK | |
| When | Friday, March 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBA TV | |
The Chicago Bulls travel to the Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. 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 have been in rough shape as they’ve dropped five of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting routed by the 76ers in a 157-137 road defeat on Wednesday. Josh Giddey led the team with 23 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists on eight of 13 shooting; Matas Buzelis added 18 points; Collin Sexton scored 16 points, while Tre Jones chipped in with 15 points and seven assists.
As a team, the Bulls shot 49 percent from the field and 15 of 47 from the 3-point line, but their poor defense was on display once again as they leaked 71 points in the first half and another 51 points in the third quarter to trail by as many as 47 points at one stage.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a tear as they’ve reeled off 17 wins from their last 20 games but they will be looking to bounce back in this one after having their 12-game win streak snapped by the Celtics in a 119-109 road defeat on Wednesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 33 points and eight assists on 10 of 12 shooting, and Luguentz Dort added 14 points while Chet Holmgren chipped in with 10 points.
As a team, the Thunder shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start and looked to be in control after taking a 13-point lead, but they allowed the Celtics to hang around and it cost them in the second half, where they leaked 70 points to lose by double digits. Jalen Williams scored just seven points on two of nine shooting and no bench player scored more than nine points.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won 22 of their last 23 home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six night games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games at Paycom Center.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Thunder have lost three of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 night games.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last five night games against the Thunder following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Thunder’s last four games as favorites following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Chet Holmgren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.9) this season.
- Isaiah Joe ranks 6th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Matas Buzelis ranks 10th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.5) this season.
- Collin Sexton ranks 12th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (86.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (74.8%).
- The Thunder have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q1 this season—led by 20 points @ Trail Blazers on November 5.
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.5).
- The Bulls rank 2nd in the league for pace this season (102.0).
Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Bulls are still missing Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons and Zach Collins with Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele both questionable. The Bulls showed glimpses of their potential during a nice run a few weeks ago, but they’ve gone cold again and now have to take on the Thunder, who are coming into this game fresh off a rare defeat. It’s hard to pick anything but a win for the home team, but the Thunder beat the Bulls by just eight points on Mar 3 and I think we’re about to see a similar outcome where the Thunder win but fail to cover the spread.