The Oklahoma City Thunder (35-22) travel to United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls (20-38) Tuesday night. Tip-off for this game is set for 8 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Thunder-Bulls sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Thunder at Bulls: Key injuries
Thunder
- SF Andre Roberson (knee) out
- PF Darius Bazley (knee) out
Bulls
- SF Otto Porter Jr. (foot) doubtful
- PG Kris Dunn (knee) out
- SG Denzel Valentine (hamstring) doubtful
- PF Lauri Markkanen (pelvis) out
- PF Luke Kornet (ankle) out
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) questionable
- SF Chandler Hutchinson (shoulder) out
- C Daniel Gafford (thumb) available
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Thunder at Bulls: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Thunder 114, Bulls 104
Moneyline (ML)
The THUNDER (-286) are road favorites over the Bulls (+225) for obvious reasons. They have been the much better team this season, and Chicago is incredibly banged up with multiple key players not expected to participate in this game. Add on the fact the Thunder have won 12 of their last 15 games and it’s not hard to take Oklahoma City Tuesday night, even at these low odds.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Bulls (+6.5, +100) find themselves as three-basket underdogs against the THUNDER (-6.5, -121) Tuesday night. Chicago has been awful against the spread, as of late, covering just twice in their previous 10 games. Making matters worse is the fact they’ve managed to win only one of their last nine games. While 6.5 points are still quite a bit for a road team to lay, I like the Thunder to cover this spread with ease in Chicago and win by at least 7 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this contest is set at 216.5 points, which feels just about right given how much the Bulls have struggled on offense this season. Chicago is averaging just over 106 points per game, fifth-worst in the NBA. They will be facing a Thunder team ranked inside the top-10 in scoring defense this season. Look for the OVER 216.5 (-121) to hit here as the Thunder offense has played well over the last month.
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