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With their 12-game winning streak snapped, the Oklahoma City Thunder will return home and try to get right against the hapless Chicago Bulls tonight.
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The Bulls have lost seven straight to OKC, and are a rough 1-6 ATS in that span — a big reason why they’re 19.5-point underdogs on Friday, March 27.
My Bulls vs. Thunder predictions and free NBA picks have OKC laying down a whipping against a less-than-complete Chicago roster.
Bulls vs Thunder prediction
Bulls vs Thunder best bet: Thunder -19.5 (-110)
The Chicago Bulls are coming off a 20-point beating at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, marking their highest point total (157) allowed this season. This is a team that’s seen its opponent touch 150 points twice previously.
Chicago is fourth-worst in the NBA in scoring defense, surrendering 120.8 points per game.
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They’re dinged up as well, with Jaden Ivey (knee) and Jalen Smith (calf) done for the year, Anfernee Simons (wrist) doubtful, and Nick Richards (elbow) and Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) listed as questionable.
The Oklahoma City Thunder should be surly after dropping a game in Boston to the Celtics, just their second loss in 17 games following the All-Star break.
Prior to their loss to Boston, OKC had walloped each of their last three opponents by at least 20 points. This is a Top 5 scoring team in the NBA, that’s also allowed just 106.3 points per game in their last 13.
That’s a recipe for a blowout win against a banged-up Bulls team that’s playing out the string.
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Bulls vs Thunder same-game parlay
It’s an all-MVP edition of an SGP, featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
This might seem foolish, especially if he drops 50, but Shai is more likely to be sidelined in the fourth quarter than gunning for a career high against Chicago. He’s gone for 30+ in just five of 13 career games vs. the Bulls.
However, he’s been doling out a bunch of assists. In his last four games vs. the Bulls, SGA has had at least 10 assists three times.
Bulls vs Thunder SGP
Gilgeous-Alexander Under 29.5…
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