Thunder vs. Bulls Picks & Best Bets 26th Oct 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Chicago Bulls will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action on Saturday at United Center, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Bulls will be led by Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic and Coby White, while the Thunder have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
We run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to reveal the best Thunder vs. Bulls bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Thunder will likely win with a projected final score of 119-111.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Thunder vs. Bulls Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Thunder vs. Bulls picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Thunder vs. Bulls Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: United Center
- Spread: Thunder -9.5 / Bulls +9.5
- Moneyline: Thunder -400 / Bulls +330
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 231.5 Points (-112/-108)
Bulls +9.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Bulls have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Thunder have a probability of 45%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Bulls +9.5, presenting a favorable 3.4% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 231.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 51% probability that the total will stay under 231.5 points.
Thunder vs. Bulls Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Oklahoma City Thunder at -400 via BetMGM, whilst the Chicago Bulls are available at +330 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 76% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Thunder are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +330 odds on the Bulls moneyline, providing an edge of 1%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Thunder vs. Bulls
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Thunder vs. Bulls matchup.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 29 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| Chet Holmgren | 20 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Jalen Williams | 20 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Luguentz Dort | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 7.5 Assists (+122)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 7.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +122 |
- Our top prop bet for the Thunder is on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to record over 7.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 6.4% on the +122 odds offered by FanDuel.
Chicago Bulls Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | 22 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 19 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Coby White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Josh Giddey | 15 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 7.5 Assists (+122)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 7.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +122 |
- Our best prop bet for the Bulls is on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to record over 7.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 6.4% on the +122 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Thunder vs. Bulls Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Thunder vs. Bulls trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Zach LaVine Over 4.5 Total Rebounds
Zach LaVine has recorded more than 4.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 11 games (64% of the time). You can bet on him to record 5+ rebounds again at odds of +120 (45% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 1.5 Total Blocks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had more than 1.5 blocks in 8 of his last 15 games (53%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 blocks again at odds of +200 (33%), available at FanDuel.
Josh Giddey Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Josh Giddey has recorded at least one blocks in 9 of his last 22 appearances (41%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of +150 (40%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder to record over 7.5 assists, with a projection of 8 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Bulls +9.5 to cover.
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