Bulls vs. Thunder: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – October 25, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 21, 2023

The Chicago Bulls host the Oklahoma City Thunder at United Center in the 2023-24 opener for both squads, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The Thunder are 1-point underdogs in the game.

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Bulls vs. Thunder Betting Odds

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Bulls -1

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Injury Report as of October 21

Bulls: Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee)

Thunder: Jaylin Williams: Out (Hamstring)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Bulls (-1)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Bulls vs. Thunder Stat Rankings (2022-23)

Bulls Avg. (Rank) Thunder Avg. (Rank)
113.1 (22nd) Points Scored 117.5 (5th)
111.8 (7th) Points Allowed 116.4 (19th)
42.4 (21st) Rebounds 43.6 (14th)
8.5 (28th) Off. Rebounds 11.4 (8th)
10.4 (29th) 3pt Made 12.1 (15th)
24.5 (20th) Assists 24.4 (21st)
12.7 (7th) Turnovers 12.5 (6th)

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Bulls Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zach LaVine 77 24.8 4.5 4.2 0.9 0.2 2.6
DeMar DeRozan 74 24.5 4.6 5.1 1.1 0.5 0.6
Nikola Vucevic 82 17.6 11.0 3.2 0.7 0.7 1.5
Patrick Williams 82 10.2 4.0 1.2 0.9 0.9 1.4
Coby White 74 9.7 2.9 2.8 0.7 0.1 1.7

Thunder Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 68 31.4 4.8 5.5 1.6 1.0 0.9
Josh Giddey 76 16.6 7.9 6.2 0.8 0.4 1.0
Jalen Williams 75 14.1 4.5 3.3 1.4 0.5 1.0
Luguentz Dort 74 13.7 4.6 2.1 1.0 0.3 1.8
Isaiah Joe 71 9.7 2.5 1.2 0.7 0.1 2.3

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Bulls were 41-40-1 last season.
  • The Bulls’ ATS record as 1-point favorites or more was 17-17-1 last year.
  • Out of 82 Chicago games last year, 35 went over the total.
  • The Thunder were 46-34-2 against the spread last year.
  • The Thunder went 30-20-2 as underdogs of 1 point or greater last season.
  • There were 46 Oklahoma City games (out of 82) that went over the total last season.

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