The Chicago Bulls invade the Moda Center to do battle with the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls were doing it tough as they had lost six of seven games before they snapped out of it with a thrilling 130-127 road win over the Nuggets on Monday to snap a five-game slide. Josh Giddey led the starters with 21 points, 14 rebounds and six assists on eight of 12 shooting, Ayo Dosunmu tallied 21 points and five assists on eight of nine shooting off the bench while Kevin Huerter chipped in with 20 points.
As a team, the Bulls shot 47 percent from the field and 19 of 53 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in deep trouble after squandering an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter. Before they went on a crucial 10-4 run late in the game to steal the crucial road win.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers have been in poor form as they’ve lost five of their last six games and they will be hoping to bounce back after last night’s 127-110 loss to the Suns. Shaedon Sharpe led the team with 29 points on 12 of 24 shooting, Deni Avdija added 19 points with five assists while Caleb Love chipped in with 17 points off the bench.
As a team, the Trail Blazers shot just 43 percent from the field and a miserly 10 of 41 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Suns in a tightly contested first half. Before they got blown away by 36-21 in the third quarter to trail by as many as 25 points.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Trail Blazers’ last five games at Moda Center.
- The Bulls have lost six of their last seven games as favorites following a road win.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last 11 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites following a road win.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last six games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (94.2).
- The Trail Blazers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season – trailed by 20 points vs Thunder on November 5.
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.0).
- The Bulls have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 19 points vs 76ers on November 4.
Trail Blazers vs Bulls Prediction
The Bulls have ruled out Zach Collins, and they have Tre Jones listed as questionable, while the Trail Blazers have ruled out Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday and Blake Wesley with Jerami Grant listed as questionable. The Bulls haven’t been at their best as they’ve been dealing with injuries, but they’re starting to get some key pieces back on the court.
This has already led to a win over the Nuggets in a big upset on Monday. The Trail Blazers need a win to steady their season, but with the injuries they’ve had to deal with, I am leaning with the Bulls to get another win and cover in this one.