The Chicago Bulls (29-43) and Oklahoma City Thunder (57-16) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game will be broadcast live on CHSN+.
The Thunder are 19.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Thunder -19.5), with the over/under set at 238.5 total points. Oklahoma City is a -2800 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +1300 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bulls vs. Thunder predictions and NBA picks for Friday, March 27.
Bulls vs Thunder Prediction, Pick
- Bulls vs Thunder pick: Jalen Williams 15+ Points (-136)
My Thunder vs. Bulls best bet is on Jalen Williams to score 15+ points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bulls vs Thunder Odds
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+19.5 -110 | 238.5 -105o / -115u | +1300 |
| Thunder Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-19.5 -110 | 238.5 -105o / -115u | -2800 |
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My pick is Jalen Williams to score 15+ points for the Thunder in tonight's matchup against the Bulls.
Now, it might seem counterintuitive to bet a scoring prop in a projected blowout like this, with the Thunder currently listed as 19.5-point favorites — but I actually think the spot is fine.
I'm fine with it because Williams is clearly on a minutes restriction right now. We’ve seen him play totals of 20 and 24 minutes in games recently, so we can likely expect another shift in that time range.
I really like this opportunity because the books often look at public perception when they price these markets. They assume people will see a potential blowout and JDub on a minutes restriction and hammer the Under.
I view it differently. If he’s only scheduled to play 24 minutes anyway, I’m not worried about the "blowout" factor because I’m not chasing a massive ceiling. I just need him to hit his mark during his allotted "ramp-up" time.
If Williams is going to be on the floor for 20+ minutes, this is an excellent matchup to take advantage of, regardless of the score.
Bulls vs Thunder Predictions, Betting Analysis
Williams has crushed this line (14.5) all season. He’s scored 15+ points in 71% of his games, and that’s despite missing significant time and having his minutes fluctuating due to injury.
Against Chicago specifically, the spot is great because the Bulls are playing at an extremely fast pace right now. Williams has also had consistent success against Chicago in the past — scoring 23, 24, and 16 points in his last three matchups.
Action PRO is projecting 16.4 points for JDub in tonight's game.
Furthermore, Chicago is very weak at the rim, which is where Williams thrives. He wants to get downhill and finish at the rack.
Even in the low 20-minute range, his production should be steady — and if the game stays close, his minutes should also remain stable because Oklahoma City is focused on his conditioning right now.
Unlike Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, whose minutes might be heavily scaled back in the case of a blowout, JDub still needs more reps to get back to game speed before the playoffs.
Pick: Jalen Williams 15+ Points (-136)
