Thunder vs. Bulls Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Mar 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM EST•Next update in: 3 minutes from now

Thunder vs. Bulls preview (Mar 3). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Thunder -10.5), Josh Giddey props & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's status (Out - Abdominal).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Bulls +10.5, Bulls +335, Total U 231.5
Key Pick:	Josh Giddey Over 14.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Out - Abdominal)
Data Freshness:	11m ago (5:38 PM EST)

Oklahoma City Thunder

47-15

Mar 38:00 PM

CHSN

Chicago Bulls

25-36

Chicago Bulls

25-36

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Thunder win by

8.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

73%

27%

Model Picks

Bulls

Bulls +10.5

Bulls

Bulls +335

Total

Total U 231.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Thunder INJURIES

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Out

The Thunder listed Gilgeous-Alexander as OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against Chicago.

Jalen Williams

Out

Williams is scheduled to be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, according to Brandon according to Rahbar of DailyThunder.com.

Ajay Mitchell

Out

The Thunder listed Mitchell as OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against Chicago.

Isaiah Hartenstein

Out

The Thunder listed Hartenstein as OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against Chicago.

Branden Carlson

Out

The Thunder listed Carlson as OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against Chicago.

Thomas Sorber

Out For Season

The Thunder announced on Friday (Sept. 5) that Sorber will miss the 2025-2026 season with a torn ACL.

Bulls INJURIES

Anfernee Simons

Out

The Bulls listed Simons as OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against the Thunder.

Patrick Williams

Out

The Bulls listed Williams as OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against the Thunder.

Jalen Smith

Out

The Bulls listed Smith as OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against the Thunder.

Zach Collins

Out For Season

The Bulls said on Saturday (Feb. 21) that Collins will undergo surgery for a sprain right toe and will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025-26 season.

Jaden Ivey

Out

The Bulls said on Saturday (Feb. 21) that Ivey will miss at least 2 weeks.

Noa Essengue

Out For Season

The Bulls reported on Wednesday (Dec. 3) that Essengue will have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, per HC Billy Donovan.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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OKC

CHI

Mar 03 ·8:00 PM

Josh Giddey

Points

Yes 14.5

OKC

CHI

Mar 03 ·8:00 PM

Isaac Okoro

Points

Yes 9.5

OKC

CHI

Mar 03 ·8:00 PM

Matas Buzelis

Points

Yes 14.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Chicago Bulls?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are favored by 10.5 points (-10.5), while the Chicago Bulls are underdogs +10.5 points. The moneyline is Oklahoma City Thunder -355 and Chicago Bulls +335. The total is set at 231.5 points.

Who is projected to win Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Chicago Bulls, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Oklahoma City Thunder to win by 8.0 points. Win probability is 73% for the Oklahoma City Thunder and 27% for the Chicago Bulls.

What is the injury report for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls?

The latest injury report shows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Out – abdominal), Jalen Williams (Out – hamstring), Ajay Mitchell (Out – abdomen), Isaiah Hartenstein (Out – injury management), Branden Carlson (Out – back), Thomas Sorber (Out For Season – knee) for the Oklahoma City Thunder, while Anfernee Simons (Out – wrist), Patrick Williams (Out – quadriceps), Jalen Smith (Out – calf), Zach Collins (Out For Season – toe), Jaden Ivey (Out – knee), Noa Essengue (Out For Season – shoulder) are listed for the Chicago Bulls.

What are the best bets for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Chicago Bulls (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Bulls +10.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Chicago Bulls?

Top player props include Josh Giddey Over 14.5 Points, Isaac Okoro Over 9.5 Points, Matas Buzelis Over 14.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.