Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup

Check out our free Bulls vs Trail Blazers prediction for this NBA matchup in Portland. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Bulls travel take on the Trail Blazers at 18-24.
  • Chicago has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (7th).
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers host the Bulls with a record of 13-28.
  • The Trail Blazers are averaging 107.8 points per game so far.
  • The Trail Blazers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bulls.

Bulls vs Trail Blazers Prediction

At 9:00 ET, the Bulls (-217) will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak when they take on the Trail Blazers (+179) in Portland. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is 235.5.

Chicago (-5.5) is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference with an 18-24 record, while Portland is 13th in the West at 13-28. The Blazers have lost five straight games and will be playing as home underdogs.

Bulls vs. Trail Blazers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Chicago Bulls at Portland Trail Blazers
  • Where: Portland at Moda Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 19th
  • Betting Odds CHI -5.5, CHI -217 | POR +179 O/U 235.5

Bulls Preview: Do the Bulls Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?

The Bulls fell to 18-24 on the season after a 125-123 home loss to the Hornets on Friday. Chicago, who were -4.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 248, exceeding the O/U line of 235.5 by 12.5 points.

Chicago appeared to be in control after a 10-0 run put them up 101-96, but they couldn’t hold on, as they were outscored 27-20 in the 4th quarter.

Nikola Vucevic's 40-point performance, shooting 68% from the field, led the Bulls in their 125-123 loss to the Hornets. Vucevic scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Coby White added 12 of his 18 points in the 2nd quarter, finishing with 4 threes at 80% shooting from deep.

Zach LaVine contributed 19 points and 8 assists, scoring 10 points in the 3rd quarter. The Bulls hit 14 threes, shooting 35% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50.5%.

The Bulls struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing 36 and 37 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 25 and 27 points. Despite the improved effort in the second half, they still allowed 125 points in the loss.

Chicago allowed the Hornets to shoot 50% from the field, including 38% from beyond the arc, where Charlotte hit 13 threes. The Bulls sent the Hornets to the line 20 times, with Charlotte converting 16 free throws. Defensively, the Bulls recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Trail Blazers Preview: Does Portland Have a Shot at a Home Win?

The Bulls fell to 18-24 on the season after a 125-123 home loss to the Hornets on Friday. Chicago, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 248 points exceeded the over/under line of 235.5 by 12.5 points.

Chicago went on a 10-0 run to take a 101-96 lead, but they couldn’t hold on, as they were outscored 27-20 in the 4th quarter.

Scoot Henderson led the Trail Blazers with 21 points and 11 assists in their 125-103 loss to the Rockets, shooting 54.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 60%. Toumani Camara added 17 points on 58.3% shooting, while Shaedon Sharpe contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds, though he shot just 35.7%.

Portland made 12 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep and 45.3% overall. Henderson scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Camara added 5. Anfernee Simons and Sharpe also chipped in 5 points each in the final period.

Defensively, the Trail Blazers held the Rockets to 25 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but they struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 36 points in the 3rd and 38 in the 4th. Overall, Portland gave up 125 points on 44% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 14 threes at a 45% clip. Houston also went 15/22 from the free-throw line. The Trail Blazers recorded 32 defensive rebounds but allowed 23 offensive boards. They also finished with 6 steals and 10 blocks.

Bulls vs Trail Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their five previous road games, Chicago has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 117 points per game.
  • When looking at their past ten home matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 107 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-5-1.

Bulls vs Trail Blazers Prediction

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