Bulls vs. Thunder Picks and Prediction – 3/31/2025
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Chicago Bulls (33-41) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (62-12)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Line: OKC -14.5 | O/U: 238.5
Previous Games:
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Bulls: Lost 120-119 vs. Dallas Mavericks
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Thunder: Won 132-111 vs. Indiana Pacers
Head-to-Head:
Oklahoma City has been dominant, covering the -14.5 line in 9 of their last 10 games. However, Chicago has been strong against the spread, covering the +15 line in 12 consecutive games.
Chicago Bulls Breakdown:
The Bulls are trying to bounce back after a close loss to the Mavericks. Despite their struggles, Chicago has one of the league's highest-scoring offenses, averaging 117.3 points per game. Coby White is having a breakout season, leading the team with 20.4 points per game. The Bulls will need a strong performance from White and Nikola Vucevic, who’s averaging a double-double with 18.5 points and 10.1 rebounds.
Key Players:
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Coby White: 29.2 points per game in the last 10 games
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Nikola Vucevic: 18.5 points, 10.1 rebounds per game
Oklahoma City Thunder Breakdown:
The Thunder are rolling, winning 9 of their last 10 games and leading the league in scoring with an average of 119.9 points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to lead the team, averaging 32.9 points and 6.3 assists per game. With Isaiah Hartenstein pulling down 11 rebounds per game, Oklahoma City is a well-rounded team and should have no problem handling the Bulls.
Key Players:
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 33 points vs. Indiana
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Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.0 rebounds per game
Betting Trends:
Chicago Bulls:
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10-2 ATS in their last 12 games
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OVER has cashed in 5 of their last 6 games
Oklahoma City Thunder:
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9-0 ATS in their last 9 games
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OVER has cashed in 9 of their last 13 games vs. Chicago
Exact Score Prediction:
Oklahoma City Thunder 126 – Chicago Bulls 110
Our Best Bet:
Oklahoma City Thunder -14.5 (-110)
While the Bulls have been covering spreads, Oklahoma City’s overwhelming offense and recent dominance make them a strong pick to cover this large spread, especially at home.