The Chicago Bulls (6-13), 7-point underdogs, will travel to Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to challenge the Portland Trail Blazers (7-12). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 225 points and it can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers ATS Odds
The last time the Trail Blazers played, they easily covered the 3-point spread against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 136-119. The Bulls, on the other hand, were defeated by the Golden State Warriors, 104-90, and were unable to cover as 2.5-point underdogs. The Portland game finished 35.5 points over the projected point total of 219.5, while the Chicago game finished 21 points under the projected point total of 215.
The Trail Blazers held the Thunder to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.4 (below the 25.2 mark opponents have averaged against Portland this season) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.514). Chicago, meanwhile, forced Golden State into a turnover percentage of 17.8 (above their season average of 11.9). Hassan Whiteside had a good outing for Portland with 21 points and 16 rebounds. Chicago was lifted by Zach LaVine, who finished with 36 points, five rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Carmelo Anthony led the Trail Blazers to a 117-94 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points. The two teams combined to put up 211 points, which was well under the projected point total of 226, and Portland covered as a 1-point favorite. Portland’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Trail Blazers had 13 offensive rebounds and 55 total rebounds, while the Bulls had eight and 37, respectively.
Just over half of the Bulls’ games have finished under the total. Chicago heads into the game with records of 6-13 straight up (SU) and 7-12 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Trail Blazers’ 19 games, 10 have finished over the projected point total. Moreover, Portland is 7-12 SU and 9-9-1 ATS.
Ball security could play an integral role in this contest. Portland commits the fourth-fewest miscues in the NBA (turnover percentage of 13.0 percent), while the gambling defense of Chicago forces the most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.5 percent).
Bulls vs. Trail Blazers Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Trail Blazers, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Trail Blazers rank 15th in fast break points per game (13.2) while the Bulls rank 23rd in fast break points allowed per game (14.4).
- Chicago ranks first in points off turnovers per game (22.1) while Portland ranks 28th (14.3).
- The Trail Blazers rank fifth in blocks per game (5.7) while the Bulls rank 26th (4.0).
- Portland averages 46.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. Chicago ranks last in rebounds allowed per game (49.1).
- Chicago ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (35.2) while Portland ranks 17th in three pointers allowed per game (33.6).
- The Bulls rank first in steals per game (9.8) while the Trail Blazers rank 27th (5.9).
- The Bulls rank 12th in points in the paint per game (48.1) while the Trail Blazers rank 27th (42.9).
- Chicago ranks 22nd in assists per game (22.9) while Portland ranks 29th (19.9).
- Chicago averages 14.8 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. Portland ranks 28th in second chance points allowed per game (15.8).
- Chicago and Portland are both 2-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points.
- The Trail Blazers are 7-11 when they reach 100 points, while the Bulls are 6-7.
- Chicago is 3-6 ATS on the road, while Portland is 2-4 ATS at home.
- The Bulls have 5 unders and 4 overs in 9 road games.
- The Trail Blazers have 4 overs and 2 unders in 6 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Chicago and Portland have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Trail Blazers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Bulls are 1-4.
- The Trail Blazers have outscored opponents by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Portland has been defeated by an average of 1.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 103.4 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 108.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
