The Chicago Bulls (25-36) ended their 11-game losing streak with a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. With that said, earning another victory may be difficult when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder (47-15) on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Below, we’ll break down our Thunder vs. Bulls prediction and picks for Tuesday night’s game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Thunder vs. Bulls Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Over their last 10 games, the Bulls have the worst offensive rating in the league (106.9). The Thunder have the best defensive rating in the NBA for the entire season (106.1), so Chicago might have a tough time putting points on the board.
One of the reasons why the Thunder are so good on defense is they force the second-most turnovers per game (17.0). Chicago ranks 21st in average turnovers at 15.1.
Thunder vs. Bulls Spread, Over/Under
The Thunder enter Tuesday’s game as 10.5-point favorites on the road, returning a 1.23x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Bulls are underdogs at home with a 4.34x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 34 states.
- Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -10.5
- Over/Under: 228.5
- Gamer Winner Payout: Thunder 1.23x | Bulls 4.34x
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Thunder vs. Bulls Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Thunder vs. Bulls injury report for Tuesday, via NBA.com.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal): OUT
- F-G Jalen Williams (hamstring): OUT
- C Isaiah Hartenstein (calf): OUT
- G Ajay Mitchell (abdominal): OUT
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- G Anfernee Simons (wrist): OUT
- C-PF Jalen Smith (calf): OUT
- G Jaden Ivey (knee): OUT
Thunder vs. Bulls Prediction on Spread
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Thunder vs. Bulls prediction on spread for Tuesday, March 3 on PrizePicks.
- The Bulls are 2-10 against the spread over their last 12 games.
- The Thunder are 6-3 ATS across their last nine matchups.
- Chicago has played 10 games since the NBA trade deadline, losing six of them by at least 11 points.
- Smith is quietly an important member of the Bulls. In the last eight games he's missed, the Bulls are 2-6 with an average margin of defeat of 22.8 points.
Thunder vs. Bulls Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/3/26
Here are top Thunder vs. Bulls picks to target for Tuesday, March 3, on PrizePicks. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks are headlined by Thunder C-PF Chet Holmgren and Bulls PG Josh Giddey.
Thunder C-PF Chet Holmgren vs. Bulls Projection: 28.5 Pts + Rebs
- Holmgren is on pace to average career highs in points (17.2) and rebounds (9.0) per game.
- When Hartstein missed time earlier in the season, Holmgren averaged 17.1 points and 10.2 rebounds over 15 games.
- The Bulls have the sixth-worst defensive rating (117.0) and allow the ninth-most rebounds per game (45.1) in the league.
- The 23-year-old big man shoots 36.5% from deep for his career. Chicago gives up the third-highest 3-point percentage (37.2%).
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Bulls PG Josh Giddey vs. Thunder Projection: 13.5 Rebs + Asts
- After being on a minute restriction when he first returned from injury, Giddey logged 32 minutes in Sunday’s 120-97 win over the Bucks. He finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists.
- For the season, the former Thunder guard averages 8.2 rebounds and 8.4 assists in 31 minutes a game.
- In contests in which he plays at least 30 minutes, Giddey averages 9.7 rebounds and 9.4 assists.
- Although the Thunder are a good defensive team, they permit the seventh-most rebounds per game (45.4).
Thunder G Isaiah Joe vs. Bulls Projection: 8.5 3-PT Attempted
- Isaiah Joe averages 6.0 3-point attempts per game on the year.
- Over his last 12 games, the former second-round pick has attempted 8 or fewer 3-pointers nine times.
- Across a recent nine-game stretch without Gilgeous-Alexander, Joe averaged 7.1 3-point attempts.
- While the Thunder are without the reigning MVP, they are mostly healthy in the backcourt with G Jared McCain, G Cason Wallace, G Alex Caruso, and G Lugentz Dort all expected to play.
Make Thunder vs. Bulls Picks on PrizePicks
Chet Holmgren aims to increase his production Tuesday when the shorthanded Thunder face the Bulls. Facing his former team, Josh Giddey could also be in line for a juicy stat line in terms of rebounds and assists.
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