The Portland Trail Blazers (9-8) take on the Chicago Bulls (7-10) Saturday. Tipoff is at 8:05 p.m. ET at United Center in Chicago. Below, we analyze the Trail Blazers-Bulls NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Trail Blazers at Bulls: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Trail Blazers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Bulls -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Trail Blazers +2.5 (-110) | Bulls -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Trail Blazers at Bulls: Key injuries
Trail Blazers
- SG C.J. McCollum (foot) out
- PF Zach Collins (ankle) out
- SF Robert Covington (concussion) questionable
- C Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) out
Bulls
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (quadriceps) out
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Trail Blazers at Bulls: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Trail Blazers 116, Bulls 113
Money line (ML)
The TRAIL BLAZERS (+120) are slight road underdogs. Portland has been in a bit of a slump lately, losing four of its last six games; however, Chicago has lost six of its last nine games, as well.
The Blazers have several big injuries and that is why they are underdogs in this game, but it’s just too difficult to bet against PG Damian Lillard when facing a bad team. Take Portland on the money line considering the value.
Against the spread (ATS)
If you believe this game could come down to the final possession, it would be wise to take the BLAZERS +2.5 (-110) on the spread to stay within 2 points in a loss. Portland has played in three straight one-score games and knows how to keep games close despite having one of the worst defenses in the NBA.
The Blazers should be able to win this game outright, but having the extra 2.5 points adds comfort to a bet. Take Portland to cover the spread.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 233.5 (-110) looks to be the smart play despite both defenses allowing over 115 points per game. Portland’s scoring has dropped off in a big way over the last two weeks as the Trail Blazers just don’t get a lot of help from the rest of the starting lineup outside of Lillard.
Expect both teams to reach 110 points, but to struggle to get anything more than that in this meeting.
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