Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-325) will host the Trail Blazers (+256) at the United Center in a non-conference matchup. Chicago (-7.5) is favored and has a record of 33-35, while Portland is 14th in the West at 19-48. The over/under line for this game is 213.
This game will be televised on NBCS.
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Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Bulls have hosted the Trail Blazers, they have gone 2-1. The last three times that the Bulls have hosted the Trail Blazers, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 247 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-1.
- In their last three road games, Portland has averaged 109 points per game while allowing 115. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Across their last three home contests, Chicago has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 119 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Portland has an ATS mark of 2-2-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Against the spread, the Bulls have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.
Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Trail Blazers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they take on the Bulls. In their last game, they lost to the Pelicans by a score of 126-107. The combined scoring in that game was 233 points.
As the underdog, the Trail Blazers are 18-43 this season. They have gone 30-30 against the spread as the underdog, and their average scoring differential in these games is -8.4 points per game. Today, they are 7.5-point underdogs.
Portland’s O/U record for the season is 31-35-1, and 62 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 213. On average, their games have finished with 223.6 points.
In the Western Conference standings, the Trail Blazers are currently in 14th place with a record of 19-48. Against Western Conference opponents, they are 8-36 and 1-14 against teams in their division. In non-conference games, they are 11-12.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Trail Blazers are 29th in the NBA in road scoring at 106.8 points per game. Overall, they are 28th in the league in scoring at 107.7 points per game.
When it comes to pace, Portland is 19th in the NBA with an average of 97.7 possessions per game. In terms of offensive efficiency, the Blazers are 30th in true shooting percentage.
Portland is one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the league, ranking 5th in offensive boards. However, they are last in the NBA in assists at just 22.9 per game.
So far, the Trail Blazers’ defense is ranked 17th in the league at 115.9 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Trail Blazers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.2% from downtown.
In their last game against the Wizards, the Bulls won by a score of 127-98. This improved their overall record to 33-35 for the season, which is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division.
Chicago has won three straight games against the spread, and they are favored by 7.5 points today. This season, the Bulls are 35-32 ATS and 14-13 ATS as the favorite.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls have a record of 18-22 compared to 15-13 against non-conference opponents. On average, their games have scored 225.7 points compared to today’s O/U line of 213.
This season, the Bulls have been the favorite in 28 of their 68 games and have a record of 18-10 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 3.7 points per game better than their opponents.
At home, the Bulls are averaging 111.6 points per game this season, which is 24th in the league. Overall, they are 22nd in scoring at 112.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Chicago is 25th in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 20th in the league at 35%. They are making an average of 11.7 threes per game, which is 25th in the NBA. In terms of free throws, Chicago is 19th in both attempts and makes.
So far this season, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.2% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 24th in the league. In terms of two-point shooting, the Bulls are 21st in the NBA at 52%.
At present, the Bulls’ defense is ranked 14th, allowing 113.6 points per game. The Chicago defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Chicago.
Looking at our projections, the Bulls are expected to take down the Trail Blazers by a score of 113-104.
Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips
- Take the Bulls on the moneyline
- The Bulls should also cover at -7.5
- Projecting a combined 217 points, we like the over
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Alex Caruso – Toe – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Coby White – Hip – Doubtful
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Julian Phillips – Foot – Out
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Jerami Grant – Hamstring – Doubtful
- Malcolm Brogdon – Illness – Out
- Robert Williams III – Knee – Out
- Matisse Thybulle – Ankle – Questionable
- Shaedon Sharpe – Abdomen – Out
