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The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder visits the United Center for a non-conference matchup tonight with the Chicago Bulls.
Oklahoma City has dominated Chicago in recent history, and my Thunder vs. Bulls predictions expect that dominance to continue tonight.
Read on for my NBA picks for Tuesday, March 3.
Thunder vs Bulls predictionThunder vs Bulls best bet: Thunder -10.5 (-105)
Despite missing Isaiah Hartenstein and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder enter as a well-oiled machine against a Chicago Bulls squad in a total tailspin.
While the Bulls recently beat a Giannis-less Milwaukee team, they entered that game on a staggering 11-game losing streak and rank dead last in net rating since the trade deadline.
OKC boasts the league’s No. 1 defensive rating and covers 57% of its road games. Facing a "tanking" Bulls “G-League” roster, the Thunder’s elite defensive efficiency and transition offense should pull away for a double-digit cover.
Thunder vs Bulls same-game parlayWith OKC missing three starters, Luguentz Dort and Chet Holmgren will likely receive heavy usage.
Dort has cleared 10.5 points in three straight games without SGA, while Holmgren’s 19-point Dallas performance could fuel another big night against the leaky Bulls defense.
Thunder vs Bulls SGP- Thunder -10.5
- Luguentz Dort Over 10.5 points
- Chet Holmgren Over 18.5 points
Cason Wallace is another who should see heavy usage. He dropped eight dimes Sunday at Dallas and has cleared his assist total in four of his previous six contests.
Thunder vs Bulls SGP- Thunder -10.5
- Luguentz Dort Over 10.5 points
- Chet Holmgren Over 18.5 points
- Cason Wallace Over 5.5 assists
- Spread: Thunder -10.5 (-105) | Bulls +10.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Thunder -475 | Bulls +370
- Over/Under: Over 229 | Under 229
The Chicago Bulls have only covered the spread in 18 of their last 50 games (-16.10 units / -29% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Thunder vs. Bulls.
How to watch Thunder vs Bulls| Location | United Center, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Oklahoma, CHSN |
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