Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 13

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 13, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Bulls (19-23) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Thunder (19-23)
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Friday, January 13, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CHI & BSOK

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Thunder vs Bulls Over/Under is 233.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Thunder are 26-16 against the spread, while the Bulls are 21-20 against the spread.


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Thunder vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Oklahoma City Thunder+4.5 -110O 233.5 -110+150
Chicago Bulls -4.5 -110U 233.5 -110-185

Bulls vs Thunder Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Friday‘s game with 62.4% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Thunder and Bulls, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 2H Moneyline in 41 of their last 68 games (+34.02 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 76 games (+25.35 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Game Total Over in 43 of their last 68 games (+16.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 44 of their last 68 games (+16.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 45 of their last 76 games (+13.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 51 games (+14.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 46 of their last 75 games (+14.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 44 of their last 73 games (+12.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 40 games at home (+11.56 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 26 of their last 43 games (+11.33 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 26-16 (+8.45 Units / 18.29% ROI).

  • 19-23 against the Moneyline (+13.65 Units / 28.71% ROI)
  • 25-16 against the Over for game total points (+7.4 Units / 16.02% ROI)
  • 16-25 against the Under for game total points (-11.5 Units / -24.89% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 21-20 (-1.05 Units / -2.27% ROI).

  • 19-23 against the Moneyline (-2.5 Units / -4.45% ROI)
  • 20-22 against the Over for game total points (-4.2 Units / -9.09% ROI)
  • 22-20 against the Under for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 83 games (-30.91 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 69 games (-26.65 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 79 games (-25.88 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 3Q Spread in 32 of their last 83 games (-24.59 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 73 games (-24.00 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 82 games (-31.75 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 68 games (-26.25 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 78 games (-23.80 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 83 games (-23.72 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 84 games (-22.98 Units / -24% ROI)

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 11-47 (.190) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — seventh-worst among NBA teams. The Boston Celtics have averaged 45.1 rebounds per game (4,280 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — seventh-highest among NBA teams.

The Thunder are winless (0-31) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Thunder are 17-34 (.333) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Thunder are 6-15 (.286) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

Injury Report: Bulls vs. ThunderFriday‘s Game, Jan. 13

  • Javonte Green (Bulls): The Bulls announced that Green will undergo a debridement and will be re-evaluated in about two weeks.
  • Tony Bradley (Bulls): The Bulls placed Bradley in the league’s health and safety protocols.
  • DeMar DeRozan (Bulls): DeRozan is doubtful for Friday’s (Jan 13) game against Oklahoma City.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Zach LaVine (Bulls): LaVine is probable for Friday’s (Jan 13) game against Oklahoma City.
  • Chet Holmgren (Thunder): Holmgren will miss the 2022-23 season with Lisfranc injury to his right foot, according to Adrian Wojnarowsk of ESPN.
  • Ousmane Dieng (Thunder): Dieng suffered a fracture in his right wrist during Wednesday’s (Dec 14) Oklahoma City Blue game and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
  • Aleksej Pokusevski (Thunder): Thunder announced Pokusevski suffered a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his left leg and will be reevaluated in 6-8 weeks.
  • Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (Thunder): Robinson-Earl is considered week-to-week, according to Ryan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com.

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder are shooting 33% from three (2,000/6,055) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Thunder have averaged 1.19 points per shot (8,637 points/7,246 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Thunder have an eFG% of 50% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Thunder have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,646 points/7,398 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have averaged 9.2 steals per game (119 steals/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Thunder have averaged 7.8 steals per game (742 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Thunder have blocked 81 shots this season — 4th most among NBA teams

The Thunder have averaged 6.2 blocks per game (81 blocks/13 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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