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Oklahoma City Thunder Riding High on Nine-Game Winning Streak, Bulls Struggle to Keep Up - Eastern Conference Showdown Prediction

The Chicago Bulls will be facing the Oklahoma City Thunder in an Eastern Conference showdown on Monday night at Paycom Center. The Bulls, with a record of 33-41, will be looking to improve their standings, while the Thunder, with a dominant record of 62-12, will look to continue their winning streak. The Thunder are currently favored to win by 14.5 points, and history shows that Oklahoma City has a strong track record against Chicago, winning 7 out of their last 10 matchups. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Bulls vs. Thunder prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulls +725 | Thunder -1100
• Spread: Bulls +14.5 (-110) | Thunder -14.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 239 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma City will win straight-up is 92%.

Chicago vs Oklahoma City Stats

Chicago Bulls

In their last game, the Chicago Bulls had their four-game winning streak snapped by the Dallas Mavericks. They are currently tied for ninth in the Eastern Conference standings, 2.5 games behind Atlanta. Chicago will be looking to close the gap with a win in their upcoming game on Monday. The Bulls average 117.4 points per game and in their last game, they scored 119 points while making 47.3 percent of their field goals and 42.4 percent of their three-pointers. Matas Buzelis led the team with 28 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, followed by Coby White with 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Nikola Vucevic with 25 points and nine rebounds.

Defensively, the Bulls have struggled, giving up an average of 119.7 points per game. They are 22nd in the league in defensive efficiency, with opponents making 46.9 percent of their field goals and 34.1 percent of their three-pointers. Chicago averages 4.7 blocks and 7.6 steals per game, ranking 18th and 22nd respectively. E.J. Liddell is questionable for the upcoming game.

With a power ranking of 13, Chicago is ranked 6th in offense, scoring an average of 117.33 points per game, and 28th in defense, allowing an average of 119.70 points per game. The Bulls shoot 46.72 percent from the field, ranking 15th, and 36.74 percent from three-point range, ranking 13th. On the defensive end, they allow opponents to shoot 46.92 percent from the field and 34.16 percent from three-point range, ranking 17th and 1st respectively. The Bulls have a record of 33-41 (38-35-1 ATS) this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder Analysis

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been performing exceptionally well, entering their upcoming game on a nine-game winning streak with the best record in the NBA. The team has been strong offensively, averaging 120.1 points per game and shooting efficiently in their last game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with an impressive performance, supported by Luguentz Dort and Jalen Williams. Defensively, the Thunder have been solid, leading the league in defensive efficiency and averaging a high number of blocks and steals per game. Several players are questionable for the upcoming game due to injuries. Overall, the Thunder rank highly in both offense and defense, showcasing their strong performance throughout the season.

Oklahoma City Thunder Riding High on Nine-Game Winning Streak, Bulls Struggle to Keep Up

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a winning streak, securing victories in nine consecutive games, compared to the Chicago Bulls who have only won six of their last nine games. The Thunder's success can be attributed to their strong shooting performance, with over 50 percent accuracy in their last three games, whereas the Bulls only managed a 47 percent success rate. Additionally, Oklahoma City has excelled at free throw shooting, making over 83 percent of their attempts. They also dominate the boards, averaging more than 10 offensive rebounds per game, providing ample scoring opportunities. The Thunder's disciplined ball control limits turnovers and scoring opportunities for their opponents. On the other hand, the Bulls struggle defensively, allowing over 119 points per game on the road. Given these factors, it is advisable to consider Oklahoma City to cover the spread in this matchup.

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