OKC Thunder vs Chicago Bulls: Prediction, picks, injury updates and odds

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The OKC Thunder will host the Chicago Bulls at 7 p.m. CT Monday.

OKC (62-12) secured a 132-111 home win over Indiana on Saturday. The Thunder is on a league-best winning streak of nine games.

Chicago (33-41) suffered a 120-119 home loss to Dallas on Saturday. Former Thunder guard Josh Giddey is questionable due to right hip soreness injury management.

Here's a preview of the Thunder-Bulls game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

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Thunder vs. Bulls prediction, picks​

Justin Martinez: OKC 119, Chicago 109

Chicago is playing great basketball right now. The Bulls are averaging 128.2 points and 33.6 assists in their last five games, which leads the NBA during that stretch. They also rank fourth in 3-point percentage (43.8%). But OKC also boasts a red-hot offense, and I trust it more to get some stops if Monday's game turns into a shootout. I'm going with the Thunder at home.

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Thunder vs. Bulls betting odds​

Odds via BetMGM as of Sunday, March 30

Odds: Thunder by 14.5

Over/under: 239.5

Moneyline: OKC -1200 | Chicago +750

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Thunder vs. Bulls injury updates​

Thunder:Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Alex Ducas (right quad strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (left hip soreness) is questionable. Chet Holmgren (left hip injury management) is questionable. Ajay Mitchell (right great toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (left Achilles tendinitis) is out. Jaylin Williams (left hip tightness) is questionable.

Bulls: Lonzo Ball (right wrist sprain) is doubtful. Ayo Dosunmu (left shoulder surgery) is out. Josh Giddey (right hip soreness injury management) is questionable. Kevin Huerter (right thumb sprain injury management) is out. Tre Jones (left midfoot sprain) is out. E.J. Liddell (illness) is out. Emanuel Miller (G League two-way) is out. Jahmir Young (G League two-way) is out.

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Projected Thunder starting lineup​

(With season averages)

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists
• Lu Dort: 10.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists
• Jalen Williams: 21.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists
• Chet Holmgren: 14.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks
• Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.3 points, 10.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists

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Projected Bulls starting lineup​

• Josh Giddey: 14.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.9 assists
• Coby White: 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists
• Matas Buzelis: 8.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists
• Patrick Williams: 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2 assists
• Nikola Vucevic: 18.6 points, 10 rebounds and 3.4 assists

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What channel is Thunder vs. Bulls NBA game on tonight?​

The Thunder and Bulls will play at 7 p.m. Monday, March 31, on FanDuel Sports Network.

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