Bulls vs. Blazers Prediction and Odds: Chicago Hopes to Remain Hot on the Road

Tonight’s Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers matchup features four of the most talented scorers in basketball going toe-to-toe, as  DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine head to the Moda Center to take on Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. 

The Bulls come off back-to-back wins over the Lakers and Clippers in L.A. Chicago now has a 5-2 record on the road and is 10-4 overall. They are 1.5 games ahead of the Cavs for the top spot in the Eastern Conference Central Division. 

Meanwhile, the Blazers enter off a big bounce-back win over the Toronto Raptors after getting blown out by 29 in the previous game to the Denver Nuggets. The Blazers are currently third in the Northwest Division with a 7-8 overall record. Portland will try to pull even on the season tonight but will have their hands full with a Bulls’ team playing better than they have in years. 

Here are the odds for this showdown courtesy of WynnBET: 

Bulls vs. Blazers Odds, Spread, and Total

Spread:

• Bulls: +1.5 (-110)
• Trail Blazers: -1.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Bulls: +105
• Trail Blazers: -125

Total: 

• 220.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Bulls vs. Blazers Prediction and Pick

This non-conference game should be a nail-biter but I am certainly surprised to see the Bulls as underdogs here. Maybe it is because they have been on an extended West Coast road trip, but they have already proven that they can handle such a task. Chicago is on a two-game win streak and has won four of their last five against Western conference opponents away from home. 

Sure, the Trail Blazers have been one of the better teams at home. But, the Bulls have been very good on the road and are just a better all-around team. 

On a side note, Damisn Lillard is dealing with an abdominal injury and is questionable to suit up tonight. If he can’t go, getting the Bulls early in the day as underdogs will feel like an early Christmas present.  

Pick: Chicago Bulls +105 moneyline