Bulls vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 28

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 28, 2024, 4:32 PM
  • The Bulls are -7.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
  • Watch the game on RTNW | NBCH

The Chicago Bulls visit Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Portland, OR.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Bulls vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 219.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 23-22 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 21-24 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls-7.5 -110O 219.5 -110-300
Portland Trail Blazers +7.5 -110U 219.5 -110+240

Trail Blazers vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Sunday‘s game with 74.4% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Bulls and Trail Blazers, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Trail Blazers vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Trail Blazers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 51.2% confidence.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 42 of their last 66 games (+15.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 71 games (+15.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 66 games (+13.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 78 games (+13.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 57 games (+11.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 44 games (+12.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 51 games (+9.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 4Q Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+8.05 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 50 games (+7.85 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 23-22 (-1.2 Units / -2.37% ROI).

  • 21-25 against the Moneyline (-1.55 Units / -2.41% ROI)
  • 23-22 against the Over for game total points (-1.2 Units / -2.37% ROI)
  • 22-23 against the Under for game total points (-3.3 Units / -6.52% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 21-24 (-5.3 Units / -10.76% ROI).

  • 13-32 against the Moneyline (+0.75 Units / 1.57% ROI)
  • 20-25 against the Over for game total points (-7.5 Units / -15.14% ROI)
  • 25-20 against the Under for game total points (+3.05 Units / 6.17% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 79 games (-17.45 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 44 games (-17.35 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 70 games (-17.05 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1H Spread in 32 of their last 79 games (-16.95 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 79 games (-16.70 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-21.90 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 74 games (-20.10 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 74 games (-17.65 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-16.80 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 57 games (-16.75 Units / -26% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Bulls are winless (0-11) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .175

The Bulls are winless (0-17) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .089

The Bulls are 12-7 (.632) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Bulls are 15-24 (.385) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .462

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Trail Blazers are 1-6 (.143) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Trail Blazers are winless (0-12) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .175

The Trail Blazers were 15-31 (.326) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Trail Blazers are 8-17 (.320) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

Injury Report: Trail Blazers vs. BullsSunday‘s Game, Jan. 28

  • Deandre Ayton (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out
  • Jerami Grant (Portland Trail Blazers): Concussion, Out
  • Malcolm Brogdon (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out
  • Robert Williams (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out For Season
  • Ish Wainright (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out
  • Onuralp Bitim (Chicago Bulls): Illness, Game Time Decision

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 20.6 points in the paint per game (948 points/46 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Bulls averaged 13.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,064 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Bulls averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (400 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls have averaged 5.5 turnovers per game (255 turnovers/46 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 1.20 points per shot (2,384 points/1,988 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.32

The Trail Blazers have an eFG% of 50% this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Trail Blazers have a TS% of 48% this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,011 assists/ 679 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,589 rebounds/46 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Bulls averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,958 rebounds/82 games) last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have 1,001 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls stole the ball 644 times last season — 7th most among NBA teams

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,443 rebounds/45 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Trail Blazers have allowed an average of 1.39 points per shot (2,734 points/1,974 shots) in the first half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.27

The Trail Blazers have allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three (42/182) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

The Trail Blazers allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (538/1,343) at home last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%


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