Los Angeles Clippers vs Chicago Bulls Preview
The Bulls are on a three-game win streak and are 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. They are 31-32 overall and are 8-point underdogs against the Clippers.
Los Angeles is 40-21 and is 4th in the West. They are favored by 8 points and are 329-point favorites on the moneyline.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Clippers have faced off vs. the Bulls as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Bulls and Clippers, the Clippers have gone 2-1 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 4 points per game.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- In their last five games at home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
- The last ten games that Chicago was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 6-4 straight up.
- Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
As the underdog, the Bulls have gone 14-22 this season and are 20-16 against the spread as the underdog. Their O/U record as the underdog is 26-36, and their scoring differential in these games is -4.3 points per game.
Chicago has covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog and have an ATS record of 17-14 on the road. Today’s O/U line of 220.5 is lower than their season average of 225.3 points per game.
The Bulls are currently on a three-game winning streak and are 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 31-32. In their last game, they defeated the Warriors by a score of 125-122.
This season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 33-29-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. In their win over the Warriors, the O/U line was 223.5.
Against Western Conference teams, the Bulls are 15-10 compared to 16-22 against the East. As the underdog, they are 14-22 and 14-22 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 17-14.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulls are 24th in the league at 112 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been a better offensive team on the road (112.2 PPG) than at home (111.7 PPG).
Chicago’s offensive style is characterized by their willingness to attack the basket. They are 5th in the NBA in two-point attempts and 22nd in three-point attempts. Overall, the Bulls have hit 46% of their shots (21st).
So far this season, Chicago has outscored the NBA scoring average in 38.1% of their games. They are currently on a three-game streak of outscoring their own scoring average.
Currently, the Bulls’ defense holds the 13th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.3 points per game. In their previous matchup vs. the Warriors, the Bulls’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 52% leading to 122 points.
Today, the Clippers are favored by 8 points at home against the Bulls. In their games this season, the average O/U line has been 230.4, and their games have averaged 229.8 points.
Los Angeles’ ATS record for the season is 31-30, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 15-14 ATS, and their average scoring margin at home is +6.2 PPG.
The Clippers’ O/U record for the season is 26-34-1, and 56 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 220.5. In their last game against the Rockets, the teams combined for 238 points.
Currently, the Clippers are 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 40-21. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-16 and 8-5 against their division. In non-conference games, they are 15-5.
In their last game, the Clippers defeated the Rockets by a score of 122-116. The over/under line for that game was 222.5, and LA was favored by 6.5 points.
At home, the Clippers are averaging 117.5 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. Overall, they are 11th in the league at 117.2 points per game. They have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50.8% of their games this season.
So far, the Clippers have made 13 three-pointers per game, which is 14th in the league. They are shooting 38% from beyond the arc, which is 2nd in the NBA. In terms of pace, the Clippers are 25th at 97.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to two-point shooting, the Clippers are 11th in the league at 55%. Overall, they are 6th in field goal percentage at 49%. In terms of free throws, the Clippers are 7th in made free throws at 18.7 per game.
At present, the Clippers’ defense is ranked 10th, allowing 112.6 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Clippers are forcing 12.2 per game, which is 9th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 16th in blocked shots at 5 per game.
With the Clippers being favored by 8, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 115-112 in favor of the Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bulls (+8)
- Projecting a combined 227 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- James Harden – Shoulder – Questionable
- Kawhi Leonard – Groin – Questionable
- Paul George – Knee – Questionable
- Russell Westbrook – Hand – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
