Chicago Bulls @ Oklahoma City Thunder - Prediction, Preview, and Odds
When: Monday, January 24th, 2022 at 8:00pm E.T.
Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK.
How: NBA League Pass.
Spread: Bulls -1.5.
Total: 217.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Bulls Spotlight
The Chicago Bulls hit the road again on 0 days rest after just being embarrassed by the Orlando Magic last night. Offensively on the road, the Bulls rank 13th in points per game, 7th in field goal percentage, and 2nd in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Bulls rank 13th in points allowed, 20th in field goal percentage, 23rd in 3-point shooting, and 17th in rebounding.
Thunder Spotlight
The Oklahoma City Thunder just dropped their fifth-straight, this time to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but they did manage to cover the 12-point spread. Offensively at home, the rank 29th in points per game, 27th in field goal percentage, and 26th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Bucks rank 11th in points allowed, 12th in field goal percentage, 10th in 3-point shooting, and 18th in rebounding.
Final Say
The Bulls come into this one losing five-straight road games, while they are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games. They are also 1-4 SU in their last five versus the Thunder, while they are just 2-9 SU in their L11 games in Oklahoma City. Sure the Bulls are just 1-4 SU in their last five games, but they’ve been competitive going 3-2 ATS during that time. The Thunder are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games overall, but have lost five-straight, and are 1-4 SU in their last five home games. The Thunder are 10-4-1 ATS versus the East this season, but are just 2-3-1 ATS at home. They are also just 1-9 SU in their last 10 games as underdogs and they won’t get many free points tonight. The Bulls will be working on 0 days rest, but good teams find ways to win, and they have some motivation to work with after being owned by the Magic. They will be missing some key players, but they still put out a formidable lineup, and they could have LaVine back tonight in limited minutes. For Vegas to open the Bulls as favorites says it all, roll with the Bulls to get back into the win column.
Pick: Chicago Bulls -1.5
