The Portland Trail Blazers (19-48) travel to meet the Chicago Bulls (33-35) Monday at United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Bulls lead 1-0; Chicago won 104-96 at Moda Center in Portland as a 6-point favorite on Jan. 28 as the Under (222.5) cashed
The Trail Blazers lost 126-107 in New Orleans against the Pelicans on Saturday, failing to cover as 13-point underdogs with the Over (215) cashing. Portland has won just twice in the past 8 games, while going 2-3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 6 outings. Despite the Over in NOLA, the Under is still 3-1 in the past 4 contests.
The Bulls posted a 127-98 win over Washington on Saturday, cashing as a 9.5-point favorite at home as the Over (224.5) came through. Chicago is 2-1 straight up and ATS in the past 3 games. The Over is on a 3-0 run, while going 5-2 in the past 7 contests. The Bulls have allowed 126 or more points in 3 of the past 4 games.