Chicago Bulls predictions and picks
Mako Bets writes a full preview of every Chicago Bulls game: the matchup, the players who decide it, injuries and the line.
Chicago Bulls this season
1-5 overall · 0-2 at home · 1-3 on the road · 3-3 against the spread · overs 2-4
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | ATS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-125 | +14.5 | covered | 236.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-28 | vs New York Knicks | L 127-133 | +7.5 | covered | 233.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-26 | @ Boston Celtics | L 99-134 | +14.5 | did not cover | 233.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-24 | vs Washington Wizards | L 120-124 | -1.5 | did not cover | 244.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-23 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 132-125 | +1.5 | covered | 241.5 (over) |
Key stats
| Stat | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|
| Offensive efficiency (pts per 100 poss) | 103.4 (27th of 30) |
| Defensive efficiency (pts allowed per 100 poss) | 117.8 (27th of 30) |
| Net efficiency (per 100 poss) | -14.4 (29th of 30) |
| Pace (possessions per game, estimated) | 109.8 (1st of 30) |
| Effective FG% (3s count 1.5x) | 48.2% (30th of 30) |
| Opponent effective FG% | 56.0% (26th of 30) |
| Turnover rate (per 100 poss) | 16.1% (20th of 30) |
| Offensive rebound % | 29.2% (9th of 30) |
| 3-point % | 28.1% (30th of 30) |
| Points in the paint per game | 44.7 (19th of 30) |
Key players
- Matas Buzelis (F): 16.3 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.1 ast a game (2025-26)
- Nic Claxton (C): 11.7 pts, 6.9 reb, 3.7 ast a game (2025-26)
- Tre Jones (G): 14.1 pts, 3.1 reb, 5.4 ast a game (2025-26)
- Josh Giddey (G): 17.0 pts, 8.3 reb, 9.1 ast a game (2025-26)
- Norman Powell (G): 21.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.5 ast a game (2025-26)
- Isaac Okoro (F): 9.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.6 ast a game (2025-26)
Injuries
- Jalen Smith: Day-To-Day, Finger
- Tobe Awaka: Day-To-Day, Ankle
- Nic Claxton: Out, Hamstring
Earlier previews
- Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers prediction · Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · Philadelphia 76ers -10, total 239
Chicago's breakneck pace runs into Philadelphia's defensive vise - Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics prediction · Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · Boston Celtics -15, total 235.5
Bulls bring the league's fastest pace and coldest jumpers back to Boston - Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks prediction · Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · New York Knicks -7.5, total 232
Slow-walking Knicks bring a 0-4 under record to Chicago's track meet - Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics prediction · Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Boston Celtics -14, total 233
Bulls bring the NBA's coldest jump shot into Boston's 3-point-friendly defense - Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards prediction · Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Chicago Bulls -1.5, total 244.5
Wizards' foul-drawing bigs test Chicago's whistle problem in the Bulls' home opener - Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks prediction · Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Milwaukee Bucks -1.5, total 240.5
Can the Bulls hold the ball? Milwaukee rarely takes it away - Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors prediction · Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Toronto Raptors -10.5, total 237.5
Kawhi Leonard's Toronto homecoming opens against a rebuilt, thin Bulls roster