Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks and Prediction for Friday March 27 2026
Bulls Preview
The Paycom Center will play host to a Friday night NBA clash between the Chicago Bulls and the Oklahoma City Thunder. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Bulls (29-43) have dropped 23 of their first 35 road games and are on the verge of being eliminated from postseason contention. On Wednesday, Chicago was torched for 51 points during the third quarter of a 157-137 road loss against Philadelphia.
Chicago G Josh Giddey tallied a team-high 23 points (8-13 FG), 12 assists, and nine rebounds. Talented F Matas Buzelis scored 18 points on 6-for-15 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. Tre Jones added 15 points and seven assists for the Bulls, who allowed the 76ers to shoot 55 percent from the field.
Thunder Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder have won nine of their last ten games and hold a two-game lead over San Antonio for the top spot in the Western Conference. The Thunder (57-16) lead the league in defensive efficiency and are limiting opponents to 107.6 points per contest. On Wednesday, Oklahoma City was outscored by 14 points during the second half of a 119-109 road loss against Boston.
MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 33 points on 10-for-12 shooting and dropped eight dimes. Oklahoma City G Luguentz Dort knocked down 4-of-6 from long distance and finished with 14 points. Chet Holmgren added ten points and five rebounds for the Thunder.
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Bulls vs Thunder Pick
Chicago F Jalen Smith exited Wednesday’s loss with a calf injury and is listed as day-to-day. The Bulls play at the second fastest tempo in the NBA and the Thunder rank fifth in offensive efficiency. Oklahoma City needs victories down the stretch to clinch the number one seed in the West. Take the Thunder to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Oklahoma City Thunder win 125-104.
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