The public often underestimates the Chicago Bulls in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as zero days rest, the Chicago Bulls hold a record of 29-20-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +13.0% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $6 over this period.

✅ Profitable
Record29-20-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size49 games
ROI+13.0%
Units Won+6.4u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20140-1-00.0%-100.0%
20153-1-00.0%+43.2%
20162-1-00.0%+27.3%
20172-1-00.0%+27.3%
20182-5-00.0%-45.5%
20194-1-00.0%+52.7%
20206-1-00.0%+63.6%
20214-2-00.0%+27.3%
20220-3-00.0%-100.0%
20232-1-00.0%+27.3%
20244-3-00.0%+9.1%

Why This Trend Exists

The Bulls' strong performance on zero days rest stems from their organizational culture of embracing adversity and their roster construction favoring depth over star power. Chicago has historically built teams around gritty, defensive-minded players who thrive in back-to-back situations where skill gaps narrow and effort becomes the differentiator. The franchise's emphasis on conditioning and mental toughness, dating back to the Thibs era, created a template that subsequent coaching staffs have maintained. Chicago's success in these spots also reflects their tendency to play up or down to competition levels. When facing teams on equal rest disadvantage, the Bulls eliminate talent disparities and rely on their superior preparation and system execution. Their defensive schemes translate well to tired legs scenarios, as they emphasize positioning and communication over athletic recovery. The team's veteran leadership has consistently embraced the "next man up" mentality, with role players stepping up when stars are managing fatigue. For bettors, target Bulls spreads in back-to-back scenarios against teams with similar or worse depth, particularly when Chicago is getting points. This trend carries maximum weight during the regular season grind from December through February, when accumulated fatigue levels the playing field across the league.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chicago Bulls's ATS record as zero days rest?

The Chicago Bulls have a 29-20-0 ATS record when playing on zero days rest from 2014-2024. This translates to a 59.2% ATS win rate over 49 games.

Is betting on the Chicago Bulls as zero days rest profitable?

Yes, betting on the Chicago Bulls on zero days rest has been profitable with a 13.0% ROI. Despite the strong ATS performance, the team has a 0.0% straight-up win rate in these situations.

How does this compare to the league average?

The Bulls' 59.2% ATS rate on zero days rest significantly outperforms the typical league average of around 50%. Their 13.0% ROI indicates consistent value against the spread in back-to-back scenarios.

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Methodology

All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.