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Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers April 4th 2025
At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-233) will host the Trail Blazers (+195) at the United Center. The over/under line for the game is 238.5 points.
Portland is currently 34-43 and 12th in the Western Conference. They have won two straight games. Chicago is 34-42 and 10th in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls are favored by 6 points.
Trail Blazers vs. Bulls Key Information
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers at Chicago Bulls
- Where: Chicago at United Center
- Date: Friday, April 4th
- Betting Odds CHI -6, POR +195 | CHI -233 O/U 238.5
The Trail Blazers Can Win If…
Portland improved to 34-43 on the season with a 112-103 win over the Raptors on Thursday. The Trail Blazers were favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 215 points came in under the 222.5-point line.
After a 10-0 run by Toronto early in the game, Portland chipped away at the lead and took control by outscoring the Raptors 36-26 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter up 83-76 and edged out Toronto 29-27 in the final period.
Shaedon Sharpe led the Trail Blazers to a win over the Raptors, scoring 36 points on 60.9% shooting, including 4 threes at 40%. Deni Avdija added 26 points and 15 rebounds, while Dalano Banton contributed 23 points. Portland shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% with 10 made threes.
Sharpe scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in both the 2nd and 3rd. Avdija also had a strong start, putting up 14 points in the opening period. Banton was key in the 3rd, scoring 11 points, and added 7 more in the 4th.
Despite a rough start, giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Trail Blazers tightened up their defense in the 2nd, allowing just 19 points. They gave up 26 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, holding the Raptors to 103 points overall.
Portland limited Toronto’s three-point shooting, allowing 12 made threes on 35% shooting. The Raptors only got to the free-throw line 5 times, making 3. The Trail Blazers finished with 10 steals and 6 blocks.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- The last ten games that Portland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Over their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
The Bulls Can Win If…
Chicago improved to 34-42 on the season with a 137-118 win over the Raptors on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Bulls were favored by 4.5 points and covered the spread with a +19 point margin. The game’s total score of 255 points exceeded the over/under line of 237.5 by 17.5 points.
A key moment came when the Bulls went on a 12-0 run, turning a 21-14 deficit into a 26-21 lead. Chicago then took control by outscoring Toronto 31-25 in the 2nd quarter and 32-22 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 102-79 lead, the Bulls allowed the Raptors to win the final quarter 39-35, but the game was already out of reach.
The Bulls shot 56.8% from the field and hit 41.2% of their threes, making 14 in their 137-118 win over the Raptors. Coby White led the way with 28 points and 6 assists, while Talen Horton-Tucker added 27 points. Nikola Vučević contributed 22 points, 10 rebounds, and shot 75% from the floor.
Horton-Tucker scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while White had 8 points in both the 3rd and 4th. Vučević also added 8 points in the 3rd, and Kevin Huerter scored 9 of his 16 points in the opening quarter.
Despite a rough 4th quarter where they allowed 39 points, the Bulls’ defense held strong in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up just 25 and 22 points, respectively, to help secure the win over the Raptors. Chicago put Toronto on the line just 11 times, where they made 10 free throws.
The Bulls struggled to defend the three, with the Raptors hitting 20 threes at a 44% clip. Chicago finished with 39 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 2 blocks.
- Across their last five home contests, Chicago has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 128 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bulls have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
- In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
The Lean
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +6, the Trail Blazers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 238.5 and given that our model is projecting 243 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Bulls aim for higher ground as they welcome Trail Blazers
The Chicago Bulls (34-42) secured a spot in the Eastern Conference play-in, but they aren’t hitting cruise control just yet. On Friday, they host the Portland Trail Blazers (34-43) in a pivotal game that could influence postseason positioning.
With a 137-118 win over the Toronto Raptors, Chicago ensured it won’t fall lower than 10th. But with four games left, they still have a shot to climb as high as seventh.
Coach Billy Donovan is keeping the stakes front and center.
“We’ve put the standings up there on the board,” Donovan said. “We’re fighting for a chance to potentially win one or two games and get into the playoffs.”
Coby White heating up at the right time
Coby White has emerged as a difference-maker. The fourth-year guard dropped 28 points against the Raptors and was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for March, averaging 27.7 points per game in 15 contests.
“I’m blessed to be fortunate enough to be in this situation,” White said postgame. “It’s good to clinch a spot, but we want to make a run.”
Teammates Talen Horton-Tucker (27 points), Nikola Vucevic (22-10-7), and Josh Giddey (17-7-12) added depth in Chicago’s balanced offensive attack.
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Portland clings to play-in hopes with win streak
The Trail Blazers stayed alive with a 112-103 win over the Raptors on Thursday, their second straight victory. Despite a rash of injuries, Portland sits just 1.5 games back of Phoenix and 2.5 behind Sacramento for the 10th seed in the Western Conference.
Four key players remain out:
- Anfernee Simons (forearm)
- Jerami Grant (knee)
- Deandre Ayton (calf)
- Scoot Henderson (concussion protocol)
That has pushed third-year guard Shaedon Sharpe into the spotlight, and he delivered, tying a career high with 36 points. He was joined by Deni Avdija (26 points, 15 rebounds) and Dalano Banton (23 points) in a resilient team effort.
Coach Chauncey Billups praised Sharpe’s growth.
“He was like poetry in motion out there,” Billups said. “I’ve challenged him, and we’re all learning together.”
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Series outlook and betting edge
This is the second and final meeting of the season between the Bulls and Trail Blazers. Portland won the first clash 113-102, but the Bulls are favored in this one, with several key Blazers sidelined.
Look for the Bulls to leverage their playmaking trio — White, Vucevic, Giddey — to capitalize at home, while Portland will lean heavily on Sharpe once again.
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