Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 3/31/25
At 8:00 ET, the Thunder (-1130) will host the Bulls (+708) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder (-15) are favored by 15 points and have won nine straight games. The over/under line for the game is 238.5 points.
This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder have the best record in the Western Conference at 62-12, while the Bulls are 33-41 and currently ninth in the East.
CHICAGO BULLS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -15
This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, March 31st.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-106 in favor of the Thunder.
- Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with 32 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 15 threes.
Do the Bulls Stand a Chance in Oklahoma City?
The Bulls dropped to 33-41 on the season after a narrow 120-119 loss to the Mavericks on Saturday. Chicago, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 239, just over the pre-game line of 238.5.
Chicago led 34-30 after the 1st quarter, but the Mavericks went on a 15-0 run, extending the score from 50-40 to 65-40. The Bulls fought back, outscoring Dallas 32-31 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists in their 120-119 loss to the Mavericks, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% clip. Coby White and Nikola Vučević each added 25 points, with White grabbing 11 boards and Vučević contributing 9 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Bulls connected on 14 threes, shooting 42.4% from deep and 47.3% overall. Buzelis scored 9 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 4th, while White also had 10 points in the opening period and another 10 in the 3rd.
Defensively, the Bulls gave up 120 points to the Mavericks on Saturday, with Dallas scoring 30 or more in three quarters. Chicago allowed 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Chicago did well defending the three, holding Dallas to 9 made threes on 30% shooting. The Bulls sent the Mavericks to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. Chicago grabbed 44 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards.
Does Oklahoma City Have a Shot at a Home Win?
The Thunder improved to 62-12 this season with a 132-111 win over the Pacers on Saturday. Playing at home, OKC was favored by -8.5 points and covered the spread with a +21 point margin. The total score of 243 points exceeded the O/U line of 234.
After an 11-0 run early in the game, the Thunder took control, turning a 21-14 deficit into a 25-21 lead. They outscored the Pacers 32-22 in the 2nd quarter and 41-31 in the 3rd, entering the 4th with a 102-80 lead. The Pacers edged OKC 31-30 in the final quarter, but the Thunder had already secured the win.
In their win over the Pacers, the Thunder shot 51.1% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 47.2% rate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 33 points, adding 11 in the 4th quarter.
Luguentz Dort hit 6 threes, shooting 85.7% from deep, and finished with 22 points. Isaiah Joe added 19 points, making 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.
The Thunder held the Pacers to 111 points on Saturday, with a strong 2nd quarter where they allowed just 22 points. Oklahoma City gave up 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters but still managed to secure the win.
Defensively, the Thunder limited the Pacers to 44% shooting, including 33% from three-point range, where Indiana hit 14 threes. Oklahoma City also sent the Pacers to the line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Thunder grabbed 39 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and added 9 steals and 4 blocks.