The Chicago Bulls (7-6) and Portland Trail Blazers (6-8) meet Wednesday at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Split 1-1
The Bulls play the final contest of a 4-game road trip and are brimming with confidence after a 130-127 victory as 12.5-point favorites at the Denver Nuggets Monday as the Over (241) cashed. G Josh Giddey had 21 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists, while G Ayo Dosunmu posted 21 points on an efficient 8-of-9 shooting from the field off the bench.
Monday’s win halted a 5-game losing streak, and Chicago hadn’t covered in its previous 2 outings. The Over is 5-0 in the past 5 contests and 9-2 in the last 11.
The Trail Blazers suffered a 127-110 loss as 2-point favorites against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday as the Over (235.5) hit, marking their third straight loss. G Shaedon Sharpe posted 29 points, while C Donovan Clingan added 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks.
Portland has dropped 5 of its past 6 games, going 0-5-1 ATS. The Over has cashed in 4 in a row and 7 of the past 8. This is the Blazers’ second game playing on no rest. They previously won 122-108 at the Los Angeles Lakers Oct. 27, covering as 3-point favorites with the Over (228) also hitting.
Bulls at Trail Blazers odds
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Moneyline (ML): Bulls -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)Against the spread: Bulls -2.5 (-115) | Trail Blazers +2.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 244.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Bulls at Trail Blazers injuries
Bulls
G Tre Jones (ankle) questionableC Jalen Smith (ankle) probable
Trail Blazers
(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)
F Jerami Grant (illness) outG Scoot Henderson (hamstring) outG Jrue Holiday (calf) outG Damian Lillard (Achilles) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bulls at Trail Blazers picks and predictionsPrediction
Bulls 128, Trail Blazers 122
If you’re on the conservative side, the BULLS (-150) are worth a look. However, the better play is backing Chicago on the spread.
The BULLS -2.5 (-115) are a solid play, coming in with momentum after the win in the Mile High City, while the Blazers were dismantled at home by the Suns and are dealing with injuries and illnesses. Portland has dropped 5 of its past 6 games and cannot be trusted on the spread, going 0-5-1 ATS over that span.
The OVER 244.5 (-105) is worth a look, even though this is a rather large number.
Portland has cashed the Over in 4 straight games — and in 7 of the past 8 — and has allowed at least 127 points in 3 consecutive outings. The Blazers have scored at least 121 points in 4 of their past 7 games as well. In Portland’s only game this season on no rest, the Over also hit.
For Chicago, the Over has cashed in 5 straight games, and the Bulls have allowed at least 121 points in 7 consecutive contests. The Over is 5-1 in their past 6 road games.
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