Eric Rosales
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Last Updated:
March 27, 2026 , 11:07 AM ET
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Our NBA betting predictions point to the Thunder easily defeating the injury-riddled Bulls tonight.
Photo Courtesy of – Reuters Connect. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) navigates through traffic.
After their 12-game winning streak came to an end, the Oklahoma City Thunder are set to return to their home court, aiming to rebound against the struggling Chicago Bulls this evening.
The Bulls have suffered seven consecutive losses against OKC and hold a dismal 1-6 ATS record in those matchups—a significant factor in why they are 19.5-point underdogs for Friday, March 27.
My Bulls vs. Thunder forecasts and complimentary NBA picks anticipate a decisive victory for OKC over a Chicago roster that is far from full strength.
Bulls vs Thunder game prediction
Bulls vs Thunder top bet: Thunder -19.5 (-110)
The Chicago Bulls are reeling from a 20-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, a game where they surrendered a season-high 157 points. This marks the third time this season their opponents have scored 150 points or more.
Chicago ranks fourth-worst in the NBA for scoring defense, giving up an average of 120.8 points per contest.
Their roster is also severely depleted, with Jaden Ivey (knee) and Jalen Smith (calf) out for the season, Anfernee Simons (wrist) listed as doubtful, and Nick Richards (elbow) and Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) questionable.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will likely be motivated after their recent loss to the Celtics in Boston, which was only their second defeat in 17 games since the All-Star break.
Prior to their game against Boston, OKC had routed each of their last three opponents by margins of at least 20 points. This is one of the NBA’s Top 5 highest-scoring teams, and they’ve also maintained a stingy defense, allowing just 106.3 points per game over their last 13 outings.
This combination sets the stage for a dominant win against a hobbled Bulls squad that appears to be merely playing out the remainder of their schedule.
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Bulls vs Thunder multi-leg parlay
This SGP (Same-Game Parlay) features none other than MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
While it might seem counterintuitive, especially if he has a huge scoring night, Shai is more likely to sit out the fourth quarter than push for a personal scoring record against Chicago. He has only reached 30+ points in five of his 13 career games against the Bulls.
However, he’s been consistently racking up assists. In three of his last four encounters with the Bulls, SGA has dished out at least 10 assists.
Bulls vs Thunder SGP selections
- Thunder -19.5
- Gilgeous-Alexander Under 29.5 points
- Gilgeous-Alexander Over 6.5 assists
Our “beyond the arc” SGP: SGA nearly all the way
Gilgeous-Alexander has successfully landed at least two three-pointers in five of his last eight games, and in three of his most recent four matchups against the Bulls.
His rebounding performance against Chicago has also been notable, securing a minimum of five boards in five of his last six games.
Bulls vs Thunder SGP picks
- Thunder -19.5
- Gilgeous-Alexander Under 29.5 points
- Gilgeous-Alexander Over 6.5 assists
- Gilgeous-Alexander Over 1.5 3-point makes
- Gilgeous-Alexander Over 3.5 rebounds
Bulls vs Thunder betting odds
- Spread: Bulls +19.5 | Thunder -19.5
- Moneyline: Bulls +1200 | Thunder -2400
- Over/Under: Over 239.5 | Under 239.5
Bulls vs Thunder key betting trend
The Under has hit in nine of OKC’s last 12 contests. Discover additional NBA betting trends for Bulls vs. Thunder.
How to view Bulls vs Thunder
| Venue | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK |
| Date of Game | Friday, March 27, 2026 |
| Game Time | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| Television Coverage | Chicago Sports Network, FDSN Oklahoma |
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