Allen’s prediction: Behind Matas Buzelis and Isaac Okoro, the Bulls snap their 10-game losing streak tonight in Chicago.
Feb 26, 2026 • 10:23 ET
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Photo By – Reuters Connect. Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) drives to the basket against the New York Knicks.
The Portland Trail Blazers head to the Windy City tonight to face the slumping Chicago Bulls at the United Center for an 8 p.m. ET tip.
Chicago is in the middle of a 10-game losing skid, but my Trail Blazers vs. Bulls predictions expect the hosts to snap out of it.
Read more in my NBA picks for Thursday, February 26.
Trail Blazers vs Bulls prediction
Trail Blazers vs Bulls best bet: Bulls moneyline (+155)
It’s been an underwhelming campaign for the Chicago Bulls, who are sitting in 12th place in the East with a 24-35 record. Chicago couldn’t be in worse shape right now, with its last victory coming on January 31.
February has been a terrible month for this team, but this contest presents a clear opportunity to end a 10-game skid. The Bulls have won two straight against the Portland Trail Blazers, including a 122-121 victory in November.
The Blazers have also lost two of their last three and are 12-16 on the road. Chicago has a 15-16 record at the United Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Bulls same-game parlay
Matas Buzelis has been brilliant, averaging 15.3 points per game on 36% shooting from downtown. He’s averaging 2.1 makes on 5.7 attempts per game.
The youngster has cashed the Over in treys in back-to-back contests, even going 6-for-11 from long range in Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets.
Isaac Okoro is averaging only 9.2 PPG, but he’s hit the Over in four of his last six appearances.
In Chicago’s last meeting with Portland, Okoro played well, scoring 13 points. He’ll do his part in helping the Bulls grab a victory this evening.
Trail Blazers vs Bulls SGP
- Bulls moneyline
- Matas Buzelis Over 2.5 made threes
- Isaac Okoro Over 10.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Gettin’ Giddey with it
Josh Giddey is averaging 7.9 dimes at home, and he had 13 assists against the Blazers in November.
Trail Blazers vs Bulls SGP
- Bulls moneyline
- Matas Buzelis Over 2.5 made threes
- Isaac Okoro Over 10.5 points
- Josh Giddey Over 5.5 assists
Trail Blazers vs Bulls odds
- Spread: Trail Blazers -4.5 (-110) | Bulls +4.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Trail Blazers -185 | Bulls +155
- Over/Under: Over 235.5 (-110) | Under 235.5 (-110)
Trail Blazers vs Bulls betting trend to know
The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 40 games at home (+8.60 Units / 20% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Trail Blazers vs. Bulls.
How to watch Trail Blazers vs Bulls
Location
United Center, Chicago, IL
Date
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Tip-off
8:00 p.m. ET
TV
BlazerVision, CHSN
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Quinn Allen is an experienced sports journalist from Vancouver, Canada who fell in love with sports by the time he could walk. He proceeded to play high-level baseball and soccer growing up and eventually played college baseball in the United States.
After his career ended, Quinn received his broadcast journalism degree from BCIT and has since written for many sports publications including ClutchPoints, Gino Hard, and RG, where he plies his trade as a writer and editor.
Quinn’s favorite team is Chelsea FC and he’d like to watch a match at Stamford Bridge one day. He loves to bet on NBA player props and encourages others to bet responsibly and not chase losses.
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