Thunder vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 26

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 26, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Thunder are -9.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 232.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDOK | CHSN

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

The Thunder are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Thunder vs Bulls Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Thunder are 1-0 against the spread, while the Bulls are 1-1 against the spread.


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Thunder vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Oklahoma City Thunder-9.5 -115O 231.5 -110-450
Chicago Bulls +9.5 -105U 231.5 -110+340

Bulls vs Thunder Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Saturday‘s game with confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Thunder and Bulls.

Bulls vs Thunder Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 61 of their last 87 games (+17.90 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the 4Q Spread in 50 of their last 84 games (+13.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 50 of their last 88 games (+9.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 69 games (+8.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 away games (+8.40 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 37 of their last 51 games (+20.95 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 49 games (+16.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 51 of their last 85 games (+13.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 1H Spread in 37 of their last 61 games (+10.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 49 games (+10.20 Units / 19% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Thunder have gone 1-0 (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 1-0 against the Moneyline (+1.1 Units / 110% ROI)
  • 0-1 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 1-0 against the Under for game total points (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Bulls have gone 1-1 (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 1-1 against the Moneyline (+2.25 Units / 112.5% ROI)
  • 2-0 against the Over for game total points (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • 0-2 against the Under for game total points (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 85 games (-25.60 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 70 games (-24.85 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 34 of their last 84 games (-23.70 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 84 games (-19.75 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 70 games (-16.85 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 90 games (-18.90 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 69 games (-18.70 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 92 games (-17.80 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 63 games (-14.50 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 69 games (-12.70 Units / -16% ROI)

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

The Thunder were undefeated (9-0) when their eFG is 60% or better last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .808

The Thunder were 24-3 (.889) when winning the rebounding margin last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

The Thunder were 23-2 (.920) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .822

The Thunder were 49-22 (.690) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

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

The Bulls were 4-16 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

The Bulls were 14-7 (.667) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Bulls were 12-19 (.387) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Bulls were 6-10 (.375) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

Injury Report: Bulls vs. ThunderSaturday‘s Game, Oct. 26

  • Chicago Bulls – No Injuries Reported
  • Oklahoma City Thunder – No Injuries Reported

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder shot 41% from three (558/1,378) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Thunder averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (1,115 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2

The Thunder had a TS% of 55% in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Thunder had an eFG% of 58% in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

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 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 5.7 turnovers per game (466 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls have averaged 5.6 second chance points per game (929 points/166 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Thunder averaged 8.5 steals per game (694 steals/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Thunder have averaged 8.4 steals per game (1,379 steals/165 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Thunder have allowed 18.1 offensive rebounds per game (2,982 rebounds/165 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.3

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 7.8 steals per game (638 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls stole the ball 638 times last season — 9th most among NBA teams

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 averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,849 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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