The Oklahoma City Thunder (47-15) and Chicago Bulls (25-36) will face off in the NBA on Tuesday night. Tipoff from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois is set for 8:00 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass.
The Thunder are 9.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Thunder -9.5), with the over/under set at 230.5 total points. Oklahoma City is a -410 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +320 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Thunder vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, March 3.
Thunder vs Bulls Prediction
Thunder vs Bulls pick: Josh Giddey Over 29.5 Points, Rebound & Assists (-115)
My Bulls vs Thunder best bet is on Josh Giddey to combine for over 29.5 points, rebound and assists. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Odds
| Thunder Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -115 | 230.5 -110o / -110u | -410 |
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -105 | 230.5 -110o / -110u | +320 |
Thunder vs Bulls NBA Tuesday Preview
Our projections for this game are calling for around 32 Points + Rebounds + Assists for Josh Giddey in tonight's matchup against the Thunder.
That number doesn’t even account for adjustments to the Bulls’ new-look roster following the trade deadline.
Giddey's minutes could come down slightly if there’s risk of a blowout — but overall, the situation sets up well.
We’re seeing some key absences for the Bulls: no Anfernee Simons, no Jaden Ivey, and with Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu moved, there’s a clear uptick in usage available among Chicago's rotation.
On top of that, Giddey’s rebounding rate has been strong as of late.
Last game, he logged 32 minutes — his first time playing 30+ minutes since December 26. That’s pretty notable. Giddey missed time, of course. But even before that, he logged several games in the sub-30-minute range.
So, seeing him back at 32 minutes was encouraging.
We will need this game to stay relatively competitive to ensure he’s on the floor in the fourth quarter — or at least the back half of it.
Playing time could fluctuate, but with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein already ruled out for Oklahoma City, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Thunder take a softer approach here.
We’ve seen them rest veterans in certain spots — maybe Lu Dort gets the night off, maybe Alex Caruso joins him.
Thunder vs Bulls Picks, Betting Predictions
For those who like a narrative angle, Giddey facing his former team adds a little extra intrigue.
It’s not something I personally factor into projections, but it’s fun to mention and consider when picking spots.
The bottom line is, Giddey is already projecting around 32 PRA in this spot, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see that number climb a bit once the books fully adjust for usage and on/off splits with all the gaps in the Bulls' rotation at the moment.
Thunder vs Bulls Best Bet
- Josh Giddey Over 29.5 Points, Rebound & Assists (-115)
Thunder vs Bulls Betting Trends
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