The Bulls were supposed to be a playoff team this year while the Thunder were supposed to be rebuilding. They meet Friday night in Chicago. Which squad is the best bet?
Thunder vs. Bulls NBA Betting Odds
The Thunder have covered five of their last six games and 22 of their last 32 in January. They are 22-10 ATS in their last 32 as an underdog.
Meanwhile, the Bulls are 6-3 ATS in their last nine when at home with a total of 230 or more. However, they are just 3-10 ATS this season when playing teams from the Western Conference.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder have won three of four and the play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a big reason for it. He’s fourth in the NBA in points per game at 31.0 per outing but he’s surpassed that average in the month of January with 31.8. He’s one of the hottest players in the league right now and will be difficult for the Bulls to contain. The Bulls are one of the weaker defensive teams in the league right now and they can’t seem to figure out why. At any rate, the Bulls are allowing opponents to hit 47.6% of their shots from the field, which ranks 22nd in the league.
SGA isn’t doing it alone these days as the young Thunder cast is stepping up. Josh Giddey is scoring 18.1 points per game this month while Jalen Williams has been in double figures in four straight. As a team, they’re seventh in the NBA in points per game, making them a tempting proposition for the over.
Chicago Bulls
The Bulls continue to be an enigma and it’s really looking more and more like they need to blow things up. On paper, they have a lot of nice pieces but as a unit on the court, it’s not working together.
Entering Friday, the Bulls will be riding a two-game losing streak. Normally, that type of stretch is not a major concern but they lost by three to the Washington Wizards and by eight to the Boston Celtics. The bigger problem seems to be an offense that’s lost any semblance of cohesion. They failed to hit the 100-point mark in each contest. This could be a spot where they rebound, though, as the Thunder allow the eighth-most points per game in the NBA.
It’s always tough to know what we’ll get from the Bulls, so betting the over might make more sense in this spot.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Thunder vs. Bulls?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 13 Jan 1:03pm | OKC | -4.5 -110 | O +235 -110 |
| Closing 14 Jan 12:12am | OKC | -4.5 -110 | O +233.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
Thunder Team Leaders
| Points |
31.4 |
| Assists |
6.17 |
| Rebounds |
7.88 |
| FG% |
52.1 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
1.26 |
| Points |
24.84 |
| Assists |
5.09 |
| Rebounds |
11.01 |
| FG% |
90 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
0.85 |
- Regular Season
Bulls Team Leaders
| Points |
31.4 |
| Assists |
6.17 |
| Rebounds |
7.88 |
| FG% |
52.1 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
1.26 |
| Points |
24.84 |
| Assists |
5.09 |
| Rebounds |
11.01 |
| FG% |
90 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
0.85 |
Injuries
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Jaylin Williams (PF)
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Aleksej Pokusevski (PF)
Lindy Waters III (SF)
Kenrich Williams (SG)
Eugene Omoruyi (SF)
Dario Saric (SF)
Jalen Williams (SG)
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Zach LaVine (PG)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
Zach LaVine (PG)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Javonte Green (SG)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Javonte Green (SG)
Andre Drummond (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Prob Wed | Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 23 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Dort is dealing with a right shoulder strain, but it is likely that he will partake in the Western Conference Play-in tournament versus the Pelicans. |
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| Jaylin Williams (PF) | Prob Wed | Back - 09 / 04 / 23 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Williams is tending to lower back soreness, but it is forecasted that he will face the Pelicans in the Western Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Prob Thurs | Shoulder - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Dort has a right shoulder strain, but it is projected he will dress for Thursday's clash with the Jazz. |
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| Aleksej Pokusevski (PF) | Out Fri | Knee - 04 / 04 / 23 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Pokusevski is hobbled by a left knee contusion, and he will not be in the lineup for the Western Conference Play-in game with the Timberwolves. |
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| Lindy Waters III (SF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 26 / 03 / 23 | 2-7 | 3-6 | + - |
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Watters III has been held out of the last three games due to plantar fasciitis, but it is forecasted that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Pacers. |
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| Kenrich Williams (SG) | out for season | Wrist - 01 / 03 / 23 | 10-13 | 12-10-1 | + - |
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Williams is out for the remainder of the season while recuperating from surgery to repair a scapholunate ligament rupture in his left wrist. |
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| Eugene Omoruyi (SF) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23 | 12-14 | 14-13-1 | + - |
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Omoruyi missed the previous contest due to a left ankle sprain, leaving it up in the air whether he will be active Wednesday versus the Rockets. |
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| Dario Saric (SF) | Ques Wed | Acquired - 10 / 02 / 23 | 13-14 | 15-13-1 | + - |
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Saric was recently acquired through a trade, and it is unclear if he will suit up Wednesday against the Rockets. |
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| Jalen Williams (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 31 / 01 / 23 | 15-17 | 18-15-1 | + - |
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Williams is nursing a left ankle injury, but it is likely that he will face the Rockets on Wednesday. |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Prob Fri | Hamstring - 26 / 01 / 23 | 16-18 | 19-16-1 | + - |
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Dort has been out of action due to a right hamstring strain, but he is expected to return against the Trail Blazers on Friday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine (PG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Lavine is managing a left knee injury, but it is predicted that he will hit the court Sunday against the Pistons. |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Beverley will not dress for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will be handed a day of rest. |
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| Zach LaVine (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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LaVine will not take the court for Friday's matchup versus the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Prob Fri | Foot - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-2 | 1-2-1 | + - |
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Caruso was held out of the last game with left midfoot soreness, but it is expected that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Mavericks. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Prob Tues | Foot - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 2-2-1 | + - |
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Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not predicted to impact his status against the Hawks on Tuesday. |
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| Javonte Green (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 2-2-1 | + - |
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Green is recovering from right knee surgery, but he is forecasted to be available for Tuesday's battle with the Hawks. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 01 / 04 / 23 | 4-2 | 2-3-1 | + - |
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Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Grizzlies on Sunday. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Ques Fri | Foot - 30 / 03 / 23 | 4-3 | 3-3-1 | + - |
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Caruso has left midfoot soreness, and it is unknown if he will face the Hornets on Friday. |
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| Javonte Green (SG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 30 / 03 / 23 | 4-3 | 3-3-1 | + - |
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Green missed the previous contest with a right knee injury, but it is predicted that he will dress for Sunday's showdown against the Grizzlies. |
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| Andre Drummond (C) | Prob Fri | Personal - 29 / 03 / 23 | 4-4 | 4-3-1 | + - |
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Drummond was absent from the last game due to a personal matter, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash with the Hornets. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 13 Jan 1:03pm OKC -4.5 -110 O +235 -110 Closing 14 Jan 12:12am OKC -4.5 -110 O +233.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
Thunder Team Leaders
Points 31.4
Assists 6.17
Rebounds 7.88
FG% 52.1
Steals 1.65
Blocks 1.26
Points 24.84
Assists 5.09
Rebounds 11.01
FG% 90
Steals 1.46
Blocks 0.85
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- Regular Season
Bulls Team Leaders
Points 31.4
Assists 6.17
Rebounds 7.88
FG% 52.1
Steals 1.65
Blocks 1.26
Points 24.84
Assists 5.09
Rebounds 11.01
FG% 90
Steals 1.46
Blocks 0.85
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Injuries
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Prob Wed Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 23Jaylin Williams (PF)
Prob Wed Back - 09 / 04 / 23Luguentz Dort (SG)
Prob Thurs Shoulder - 05 / 04 / 23Aleksej Pokusevski (PF)
Out Fri Knee - 04 / 04 / 23Lindy Waters III (SF)
Prob Fri Foot - 26 / 03 / 23Kenrich Williams (SG)
out for season Wrist - 01 / 03 / 23Eugene Omoruyi (SF)
Ques Wed Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23Dario Saric (SF)
Ques Wed Acquired - 10 / 02 / 23Jalen Williams (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 31 / 01 / 23Luguentz Dort (SG)
Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 01 / 23Zach LaVine (PG)
Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Patrick Beverley (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Zach LaVine (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23Alex Caruso (SG)
Prob Fri Foot - 05 / 04 / 23Alex Caruso (SG)
Prob Tues Foot - 03 / 04 / 23Javonte Green (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 04 / 23Alex Caruso (SG)
Prob Sun Foot - 01 / 04 / 23Alex Caruso (SG)
Ques Fri Foot - 30 / 03 / 23Javonte Green (SG)
Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 03 / 23Andre Drummond (C)
Prob Fri Personal - 29 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Luguentz Dort (SG) Prob Wed Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 23 2-0 0-2 + - Dort is dealing with a right shoulder strain, but it is likely that he will partake in the Western Conference Play-in tournament versus the Pelicans.
Jaylin Williams (PF) Prob Wed Back - 09 / 04 / 23 2-0 0-2 + - Williams is tending to lower back soreness, but it is forecasted that he will face the Pelicans in the Western Conference Play-in tournament.
Luguentz Dort (SG) Prob Thurs Shoulder - 05 / 04 / 23 2-2 2-2 + - Dort has a right shoulder strain, but it is projected he will dress for Thursday's clash with the Jazz.
Aleksej Pokusevski (PF) Out Fri Knee - 04 / 04 / 23 2-2 2-2 + - Pokusevski is hobbled by a left knee contusion, and he will not be in the lineup for the Western Conference Play-in game with the Timberwolves.
Lindy Waters III (SF) Prob Fri Foot - 26 / 03 / 23 2-7 3-6 + - Watters III has been held out of the last three games due to plantar fasciitis, but it is forecasted that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Pacers.
Kenrich Williams (SG) out for season Wrist - 01 / 03 / 23 10-13 12-10-1 + - Williams is out for the remainder of the season while recuperating from surgery to repair a scapholunate ligament rupture in his left wrist.
Eugene Omoruyi (SF) Ques Wed Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23 12-14 14-13-1 + - Omoruyi missed the previous contest due to a left ankle sprain, leaving it up in the air whether he will be active Wednesday versus the Rockets.
Dario Saric (SF) Ques Wed Acquired - 10 / 02 / 23 13-14 15-13-1 + - Saric was recently acquired through a trade, and it is unclear if he will suit up Wednesday against the Rockets.
Jalen Williams (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 31 / 01 / 23 15-17 18-15-1 + - Williams is nursing a left ankle injury, but it is likely that he will face the Rockets on Wednesday.
Luguentz Dort (SG) Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 01 / 23 16-18 19-16-1 + - Dort has been out of action due to a right hamstring strain, but he is expected to return against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Zach LaVine (PG) Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 2-1 1-2 + - Lavine is managing a left knee injury, but it is predicted that he will hit the court Sunday against the Pistons.
Patrick Beverley (PG) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 2-1 1-2 + - Beverley will not dress for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will be handed a day of rest.
Zach LaVine (PG) Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 2-1 1-2 + - LaVine will not take the court for Friday's matchup versus the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest.
Alex Caruso (SG) Prob Fri Foot - 05 / 04 / 23 2-2 1-2-1 + - Caruso was held out of the last game with left midfoot soreness, but it is expected that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Mavericks.
Alex Caruso (SG) Prob Tues Foot - 03 / 04 / 23 3-2 2-2-1 + - Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not predicted to impact his status against the Hawks on Tuesday.
Javonte Green (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 3-2 2-2-1 + - Green is recovering from right knee surgery, but he is forecasted to be available for Tuesday's battle with the Hawks.
Alex Caruso (SG) Prob Sun Foot - 01 / 04 / 23 4-2 2-3-1 + - Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Alex Caruso (SG) Ques Fri Foot - 30 / 03 / 23 4-3 3-3-1 + - Caruso has left midfoot soreness, and it is unknown if he will face the Hornets on Friday.
Javonte Green (SG) Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 03 / 23 4-3 3-3-1 + - Green missed the previous contest with a right knee injury, but it is predicted that he will dress for Sunday's showdown against the Grizzlies.
Andre Drummond (C) Prob Fri Personal - 29 / 03 / 23 4-4 4-3-1 + - Drummond was absent from the last game due to a personal matter, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash with the Hornets.