Portland Trail Blazers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 19/01/2025, 04:34  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 19/01/2025 at 05:01 in NBA Predictions

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Chicago Bulls next in the NBA, with both teams out to end their current slumps. Portland come into this match in 13th place in the Western Conference whereas Chicago are 10th in the East. Read on for our prediction of this match.

The Blazers have lost five straight games. Four of these losses came at home. Chauncey Billups’ men, who have compiled a 13-28 record, were blown out 125-103 last time out by the Rockets.

Four players will miss this game for the hosts due to injuries. Deandre Ayton and Deni Avdija, both averaging at least 13 points, headline the list.

The Bulls have also lost successive matches and will be keen to get back to winning ways. Billy Donovan’s men have lost their last four fixtures.

They were defeated 125-123 by the lowly Charlotte Hornets last time out to end a nightmare five-game homestand.

The Bulls have rather surprisingly fared better on the road than they have at home. They have compiled an 18-24 record with 10 of their wins coming away from home.

Injuries have ravaged the team throughout the campaign and for this trip, six players are on the injury report. Zach LaVine, Lonzo Ball, Jevon Carter and Talen Horton-Tucker are questionable while Torrey Craig is out.