Chicago Bulls Odds 2025: Tracking the Bulls Playoff Chances

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Key Takeaways:

  • 🏆 The Chicago Bulls' odds to win the NBA Finals are +400000, per DraftKings.
  • 🏆 The Bulls are +100000 to win the Eastern Conference, per DraftKings. 
  • 🏀 The Bulls are +450 to make the playoffs, giving them an 18.2% chance based on implied probability.
  • 🏀 The Bulls' play-in odds are off the board as they currently have a seven-game lead over the 11th-seeded Toronto Raptors with 11 games left in the season, so it's almost a guarantee that the Bulls will be competing for a playoff spot. 
  • 📰 The Bulls struggled in February, going 3-8, giving the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers a chance to catch them for the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 8-4 in March, including a blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto. 

A Quick Glance at the Chicago Bulls

📊 Bulls Record32-40
🏀 Bulls League Standings23 of 30
➡️ Bulls Conference Standings9 of 15
📍 Bulls Division Standings5 of 5
🤝 Bulls Betting PartnerFanDuel Illinois
Last Verified:March 26, 2025

The Chicago Bulls have struggled recently and just snapped a six-game losing streak. Unfortunately, things have worsened since the Bulls traded Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings. Whether they make it into the play-in remains to be seen, as the Bulls are currently clinging to the ninth seed, with the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Brooklyn Nets right on their tails. 

Chicago Bulls Odds: Playoffs, Finals, and More

👍 To Make Playoffs+450
👎 To Miss Playoffs-700
🥇 Win Central DivisionUnavailable 
🏀 Win Eastern Conference+100000
🏆 Win NBA Finals+400000
Last Verified:March 26, 2025

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While the Chicago Bulls have been playing worse lately, it has not completely dropped them out of the race. They are still holding onto the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, and the Heat, Raptors, 76ers, and Nets are not taking the steps necessary to overtake them yet. 

As you see above, Chicago's odds to win the Eastern Conference are quite long. That obviously does not bode well for the Bulls' chances of winning the Larry O'Brien Trophy this season, as the Bucks, Pistons, Pacers, and Cavaliers are all much better teams within their own division.

Then you have to factor in the Atlantic Division's Celtics and Knicks, two of the best teams in the East, along with the Magic.

In terms of winning the conference and the championship, practically no NBA betting sites are giving anyone other than Cleveland, Boston, or New York to complete that task.  

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Bulls Projections

Chicago needs to figure out what they have in Nikola Vucevic as they attempt to make a run at the playoffs. This has not been an easy season for them as they have struggled often. 

They finally rid themselves of LaVine and DeRozan and look completely different than the team they fielded at the start of last season. 

This is now almost completely a young team. Significantly, young players like Coby White can continue to flourish as building blocks for the future.

The Bulls seem to play better when they let White shine and give Vucevic more opportunities. Thinking they might win the NBA title is undoubtedly a tall task right now. First, they must figure out how to become playoff contenders.

🔥 MORE: See How Do the Bulls Perform Compared to Preseason Win Totals in previous years.

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Where Can I Bet on Chicago Bulls Odds?

You can bet on the Bulls at licensed sportsbooks around the state of Illinois. Illinois sportsbooks are legal online and at retail locations. There are several locations to bet in person, including:

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  • 📍 Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin
  • 📍 Casino Queen in East St. Louis
  • 📍 Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria
  • 📍 Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero

Nine online Illinois sportsbook apps are available in the state, including bet365 IL, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics Sportsbook, FanDuel, DraftKings, BetRivers, ESPN BET, and Circa Sports.

Latest News & Developments Impacting Bulls Odds: March 2025

Here are the biggest news developments surrounding the Bulls as they attempt to make it back to the play-in tournament for a slim chance at the playoffs. 

  • 📅 Feb 20: The Bulls can't hold on to beat the Josh Hart and OG Anunoby-less Knicks, falling 113-111 in overtime.
  • 📅 Feb 5: Lonzo Ball signs a two-year, $20 million contract extension with the Bulls, ensuring he will remain part of the Bulls' future for the time being. 
  • 📅 Feb 2, 2025: Zach LaVine is traded to the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade deal in exchange for Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, and their own first-round pick in 2025 from the San Antonio Spurs. 

Bookmark this page for the latest Bulls news and how it impacts their odds.

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Chicago Bulls Schedule: Upcoming Bulls Game Odds

Here are a handful of upcoming games that could make a difference down the stretch as the Bulls attempt to make it to the postseason. 

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Key Contributors on the Bulls Roster

My three main contributors for Chicago right now are Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, and Josh Giddey. 

White has taken the next step with LaVine gone, and the team has looked better defensively with him. White leads the Bulls in scoring with 20.3 points per game, while Vucevic is next in line with 18.5 points per game. Giddey is also in double figures, averaging 14.1 points per game. Meanwhile, Kevin Huerter is averaging 12.7 points per game since he became a member of the Bulls. 

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How & Where to Watch the Bulls

For local Chicagoland and Illinois fans, this is how you can watch the Bulls at home or in person:

How to Watch the Bulls

NBC Sports Chicago televises all Bulls home and away games except when they are on ABC, ESPN or TNT, which will happen only four times this season. Chicago also has three appearances on NBA-TV, and all Bulls games can be viewed on the NBA App or on NBA League Pass.

How to Get Bulls Tickets

The ticket window at the United Center is usually your best bet because the staff can help you find the best available seats. Some season-ticket holders inform the team that their seats can be put up for re-sale, and the team controls those secondary sales.

Ticketmaster is always an option but there are fairly onerous fees, and the secondary ticket market is a matter of buyer's choice when it comes to sites such as TiqIQ or SeatGeek. Different folks have had differing levels of satisfaction with the secondary ticket market sites, which have widely varying fees. The one thing they all have in common: They do not want to sit on unsold tickets, and prices can drop precipitously in the final hour before tipoff.

Where do the Chicago Bulls Play?

The Bulls have been playing their games at the United Center on the West Side of Chicago since 1994. Be sure to check out the statue of Michael Jordan on the East Side of the building, closest to downtown.

Pending approval, you will be able to bet with the FanDuel Illinois Sportsbook in person at the United Center.

How Many Championships Have the Bulls Won?

The Bulls have won 6 NBA Finals. Chicago owned the 1990s with a pair of three-peats between 1991-93 and 1996-98 and was led during both runs by arguably the greatest player of all-time in Michael Jordan.

Since then, the Bulls have battled to stay relevant among other legendary pro basketball teams like the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, but they have yet to get back to the NBA Finals despite some solid efforts from Derrick Rose.

The latest edition of Da Bulls does not look it will end that championship drought anytime soon.

💍 NBA Finals Championships6
🏀 NBA Finals Appearances6

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Robert B. Hayek has been writing about sports for over a decade and is currently a member of the Gambling.com Group team. In his spare time, he runs the largest sports meetup group in Orange County, CA, actively participating in every sport imaginable. He is also a published author of five thriller novels, all available on Amazon.

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