Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 3/3/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls meet Tuesday 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 Mavs and then play the Knicks next. The Thunder have won 7 of their last 9 games.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 119.4 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.8 points and 6.4 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 17.5 points and 4.7 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer, and Ajay Mitchell is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Trail Blazers and beat the Bucks, and they play the Suns next. The Bulls have lost 11 of their last 12 games.

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 115.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 17.8 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 17.7 points and 2 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Bulls have won five of their last six games as home underdogs after winning as underdogs.
• The Thunder have lost five of their last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as home underdogs following a win.
• The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.

Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win

• The Thunder have won each of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Bulls have lost each of their last eight night games at the United Center.
• The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against the Bulls.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Northwest Division opponents.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of the Bulls’ last four home games has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of the Thunder’s last five games have gone OVER the total points line.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Matas Buzelis is one of only nine players in the league to have recorded 6+ blocks in a game this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts

• Isaiah Joe ranks 5th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (28.4).
• The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.8).
• The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (74.7%).
• The Thunder have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q1 this season—led by 20 points @ Trail Blazers on November 5.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report

The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Anfernee Simons, Jalen Smith, Patrick Williams, Jaden Ivey, and Zach Collins.

The Thunder will be without Thomas Sorber, Isaiah Hartenstein, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Branden Carlson, Jalen Williams, and Ajay Mitchell.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Prediction

This is a lot of points for a Thunder team that’s not covering numbers the way we’re used to seeing and is sitting key players. The problem is I can’t get behind a Bulls team that just went a month without a win and is 26-34-1 ATS on the season. The Bulls are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. One win over the Bucks doesn’t change much. The Bulls are in some of the worst form in the league. No SGA and others, OKC has still shown it can bully lesser opponents. Heck, that’s why guys are sitting to begin with. It’s OKC or pass for me.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -10.5