The Portland Trail Blazers (5-12) will travel to the United Center to clash with the Chicago Bulls (6-11). The Trail Blazers opened as 1-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 227.5 points and it will air on NBC Sports Chicago at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Portland Trail Blazers at Chicago Bulls ATS Odds
Neither team was able to cover in their last matchup. The Bulls (2-point favorites) defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 116-115, while the Trail Blazers (6-point favorites) fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 110-104. The Chicago game finished 12.5 points over the projected point total of 218.5, while the Portland game finished 13 points under the projected point total of 227.
The Bulls forced 19 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.3 (above their season average of 22.6). Portland, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 11.5). Chicago received a boost from Zach LaVine, who had 49 points. Damian Lillard had a good outing for Portland, recording 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
The Trail Blazers dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last game, Portland won 118-98. Portland made good use of their 25 trips to the free throw line, converting on 21 of them (84.0 percent). Chicago, on the other hand, was 15-19 (78.9 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Of the Trail Blazers’ 17 games, nine have finished over the total. Portland comes into the game with records of 5-12 straight up (SU) and 7-9-1 against the spread (ATS).
Bulls games have a slight tendency to finish over the total (52.9 percent). Moreover, Chicago is 6-11 SU and 7-10 ATS.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball security could play a key role in this meeting. Portland commits the fifth-fewest miscues in the league (turnover percentage of 13.1 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Chicago forces the most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.5 percent).
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Chicago Bulls Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Bulls, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls rank 21st in assists per game (23.1) while the Trail Blazers rank last (19.6).
- Chicago ranks first in points off turnovers per game (22.2) while Portland ranks 29th (14.1).
- The Trail Blazers rank fifth in blocks per game (6.0) while the Bulls rank 27th in blocks allowed per game (6.7).
- Chicago ranks 12th in points in the paint per game (48.6) while Portland ranks 26th (42.0).
- Portland ranks 15th in rebounds per game (45.6) while Chicago ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (48.5).
- The Bulls rank first in steals per game (9.7) while the Trail Blazers rank 28th (5.9).
- The Bulls average 14.9 fast break points per game, which ranks sixth in the league. The Trail Blazers rank 18th in fast break points allowed per game (13.6).
- Portland ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (34.6) while Chicago ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (34.0).
- Chicago averages 15.4 second chance points per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. Portland ranks 28th in second chance points allowed per game (16.8).
- Portland is 1-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Chicago is 2-0.
- When reaching the century mark, the Bulls are 6-7 and the Trail Blazers are 5-11.
- Portland is 6-5-1 ATS on the road, while Chicago is 4-5 ATS at home.
- The Trail Blazers have 6 overs, 5 unders and 1 push in 12 road games.
- The Bulls have 5 overs and 4 unders in 9 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Portland and Chicago have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Trail Blazers are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Bulls are 1-4.
- During their last five games, the Trail Blazers have scored an average of 113.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 122.0 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
- The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 2.6 for the season.
