Bulls vs. Thunder prediction: Oklahoma City favored to win Friday's NBA matchup [3/27/2026]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Chicago Bulls in NBA action at Paycom Center on Friday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.

Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Thunder as the most likely winner of the Bulls vs. Thunder game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Thunder lineup will feature stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, while the Bulls will be led by Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey and Tre Jones.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Bulls vs. Thunder prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Bulls and Thunder, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Thunder a 91% chance of defeating the Bulls. Our predicted final score has the Thunder winning 127-111.

According to our model, the Bulls (+18.5) have a 63% chance of covering the spread, while the 241.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of staying under.

Bulls vs. Thunder odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bulls	Thunder
Spread	+18.5 (-105)	-18.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+1300	-2100
Total	o241.5 (-108)	u241.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Bulls vs. Thunder picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Bulls +18.5	-105
Moneyline	Bulls	+1300
Total	Under 241.5	-105

According to our best NBA bets for Friday, the top play to make on this game is Bulls +18.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Bulls vs. Thunder player props

Looking for Chicago vs. Oklahoma City NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.

Matas Buzelis is expected to lead the Bulls with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 32 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Bulls prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Bulls are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Matas Buzelis	18	6	2	3	36
Josh Giddey	17	9	9	2	48
Tre Jones	13	3	5	1	27
Collin Sexton	13	2	3	2	24
Leonard Miller	10	4	2	1	22

Thunder prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Thunder:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
S. Gilgeous-Alexander	32	5	7	2	55
Jalen Williams	16	4	4	1	32
Ajay Mitchell	14	4	4	1	29
I. Hartenstein	10	9	4	0	32
Isaiah Joe	9	4	1	2	20

Bulls vs. Thunder game-day updates and essential details

Friday's action between the Thunder and Bulls at Paycom Center is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Paycom Center

Conclusion

We predict the Thunder, with a 91% win probability, will likely beat the Bulls on Friday, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander projected for a game-high 55 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bulls vs. Thunder insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.

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