Trail Blazers vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 18

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  • The Bulls are -7.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
  • Total (Over/Under): 213.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBCH | RTNW

The Portland Trail Blazers visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Trail Blazers vs Bulls Over/Under is 213.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Trail Blazers are 31-35 against the spread, while the Bulls are 34-32 against the spread.


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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Portland Trail Blazers+8.5 -115O 213.5 -105+275
Chicago Bulls -8.5 -105U 213.5 -115-350

Bulls vs Trail Blazers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Monday‘s game with 81.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Trail Blazers and Bulls.

Bulls vs Trail Blazers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.4% confidence.


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  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 66 games (+16.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 57 games (+10.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 37 away games (+9.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.60 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 4Q Spread in 21 of their last 33 away games (+8.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 49 games (+12.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 47 of their last 79 games (+12.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games at home (+11.45 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.35 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.30 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 31-35 (-7.5 Units / -10.18% ROI).

  • 19-48 against the Moneyline (-6.2 Units / -8.66% ROI)
  • 32-35 against the Over for game total points (-6.5 Units / -8.81% ROI)
  • 35-32 against the Under for game total points (-0.15 Units / -0.2% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 34-32 (-1.2 Units / -1.6% ROI).

  • 33-35 against the Moneyline (+1.15 Units / 1.16% ROI)
  • 36-30 against the Over for game total points (+3 Units / 4.01% ROI)
  • 30-36 against the Under for game total points (-9.6 Units / -12.83% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 82 games (-24.90 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 79 games (-24.10 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 52 games (-17.20 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 76 games (-17.00 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 75 games (-16.45 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 66 games (-26.00 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 68 games (-22.00 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 68 games (-19.95 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 57 games (-18.25 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 77 games (-17.95 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The Trail Blazers are 1-7 (.125) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Trail Blazers were 7-17 (.292) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Trail Blazers were 14-31 (.311) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

The Trail Blazers are 2-6 (.250) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .369

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

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 1-24 (.040) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .180

The Bulls are 8-15 (.348) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .438

The Bulls were 15-31 (.326) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .355

Injury Report: Bulls vs. Trail BlazersMonday‘s Game, Mar. 18

  • Torrey Craig (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Patrick Williams (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers): Groin, Out
  • Rayan Rupert (Portland Trail Blazers): Ankle, Out
  • Moses Brown (Portland Trail Blazers): Wrist, Out
  • Shaedon Sharpe (Portland Trail Blazers): Abdomen, Out
  • Malcolm Brogdon (Portland Trail Blazers): Elbow, Out
  • Robert Williams (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out For Season

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers are shooting 44% (984/2,254) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Trail Blazers have averaged 10.6 assists per game (551 assists/52 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,477 assists/ 964 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (633 assists/ 433 TOs) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 21.1 points in the paint per game (1,142 points/54 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.6

The Bulls have averaged 5.5 turnovers per game (296 turnovers/54 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

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 10.6 second chance points per game (866 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,663 rebounds/52 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (4,401 rebounds/134 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,738 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

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

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

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 418 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (1,062 steals/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Bulls averaged 7.9 steals per game (644 steals/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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