Two teams sitting on opposite sides of the whole league are clashing today, when the last in the East Chicago Bulls (5-20), who have been struggling mightily having won only once in their last twelve games, are hosting the second in the West Oklahoma City Thunder (16-7), who on the other hand have lost only once in their last seven.

Date/Time: 12-07-2018, 20:00 EDT

Spread: Chicago Bulls +8.5

Total: +215.5

Chicago Bulls have a 5-20 record (12-13 against the spread) so far this season and are currently tied with the Hawks in the last place of the East. They have lost 11 of their last 12 matches and in their last game they lost on the road against the Pacers with a 90-96 score, beating the odds. They are led in scoring by Zach LaVine with 24.5 ppg, adding 5.2 boards and 4.9 dimes per game. He is followed by Jabari Parker with 16.4 ppg and 7.4 boards.

Oklahoma City Thunder have a 16-7 record (14-9 against the spread) so far this season and currently sit in the second place of the West. They have won six of their last seven matches and in their last game they won on the road against the Nets with a 114-112 score, not beating the odds. They are led in scoring by They are led in scoring by Paul George with 24.3 ppg, adding 8.1 boards and 4.3 dimes per game. He is followed by Russell Westbrook with 22.7 ppg, 10.1 boards and a team high 10 dimes per game.

Thunder won both meetings against the Bulls last season (at home by 13 points and on the road by 32). Bulls have a 3-9 home record this season, while the Thunder are 7-4 on the road. Thunder are better both offensively, scoring 111.1 ppg to Bulls’ 102.8 and defensively, allowing 104 ppg to Bulls’ 112.3 ppg. Thunder have a better field goal percentage (45% to 43.9%), while Bulls have a better 3-point percentage (34.1% to 31.6%). Thunder better in dimes made (22.7 to 22.3), in boards grabbed (49.1 to 42) and in turnovers committed (14.1 to 14.9). Thunder are the absolute favorite and Vegas odds give them a -8.5 spread and expect them to beat the odds against an inferior Bulls squad.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder -8.5 (-108)

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