The Bulls have a very strong record against Portland in recent years, with seven wins over their last eight games. They are 7-3 over the last 10, although that record flips on its head when looking at the next 10. They were 2-8 over that period, meaning they have a 9-11 record in meetings over the last 20.
Still, should we be considering how things have gone more recently, or how the two teams have been playing so far this season?
Quick Picks
Our pick: Bulls to win
Value bet: Bulls in the handicap
Long shot: Total points Under 230
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Things haven't been going too well for the Chicago Bulls in recent matches. Over their last 10 games, prior to Tuesday's encounter against the Charlotte Hornets, they were on a 1-9 run.
Their winless streak had hit nine games in a row, leaving them three games back in the race for a Play-In spot in the postseason.
The Bulls have a steady record when playing at home. They were 15-15 before hosting the Hornets. However, they had lost their last four consecutive games at this venue.
By contrast, the Portland Trail Blazers haven't been as consistent as they would have liked. Before their Tuesday clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they were 5-5 over the last 10 games.
The Trail Blazers haven't been the best when they've been on the road, going 12-16 so far in this NBA regular season. This has contributed to their current standing, where if the season were to end today, they'd be involved in the NBA playoffs betting.
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Given the poor form the Bulls have been in, their strong record against the Trail Blazers in recent games suggests there is value in the Bulls to win. With this in mind, we think there will be value in the handicap, as this is more likely to be covered than an outright win.
They met in November, with Chicago winning 122-121 in a close game. Jerami Grant had 33 points for the Trail Blazers, with Deni Avdija scoring 32. The Bulls, though, were led by Nikola Vucevic, as he had 27 points. Coby White added a further 25 from the bench, with Ayo Dosunmu adding 14.
In this regard, we expect another tight game, with the Bulls winning by 1-10 points. This has been the case in four of the last five matches, with the one that didn't cover the margin being the Bulls' defeat.
Our Prediction
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Given the record that Chicago has against the Trail Blazers, we think a Bulls win is likely. We think they will offer good value in the handicap, given their strong H2H record, despite their current poor form.
Our long shot is in the total points, with the under offering value if the line is set at around 230. Both teams have key players who regularly put up significant point totals unavailable, so we could see a low-scoring contest. If you're new to how to bet on the NBA, understanding totals markets is a great place to start.