Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (-271) will visit the Chicago Bulls (+217) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 215.5.
Chicago is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference, while the Clippers are 4th in the West. Los Angeles is favored by 6.5 points and has dropped two straight games.
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Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Clippers and Bulls did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Clippers have a record of 3-0. The Clippers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 219 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across their ten previous road games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Across the Bulls last ten home games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 7-3 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Chicago was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 5-5 straight up.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Clippers struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
This season, the Clippers have an average over/under line of 229.9, which is higher than today’s line of 215.5. In their last two games, the team has gone over the O/U line.
Los Angeles’ ATS record for the season is 32-32, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 16-16 ATS.
As the favorite, the Clippers have a straight-up record of 38-13 and are 28-23 vs. the spread. Today, they are favored by 6.5 points. In their games as the favorite, L.A. has gone 7.4 points better than the spread.
In their last game, the Clippers were favored by 5.5 points but lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 118-100. The O/U line for that game was 214.
Overall, the Clippers are 41-23 this season, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 25-17 and 16-6 in non-conference games.
On average, the Clippers’ games have finished with 229.6 points this season. Their O/U record for the season is 28-35-1.
The Clippers’ offense is 12th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 116.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th in the league at 49%. When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 27th in the NBA.
When playing on the road, the Clippers are averaging 117.0 points per game compared to 116.8 at home. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 2nd in the league at 38% and are 14th in three-point makes.
So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.1% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 20th in the league at 25.8 per game.
At this time, the Clippers’ defense is positioned 11th in the NBA, permitting 112.7 points per game. In their previous matchup vs. the Timberwolves, the Clippers’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 51% leading to 118 points.
In their last game, the Bulls defeated the Pacers by a score of 132-129. This improved their record to 32-34 for the season, which is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division.
Chicago has an ATS record of 34-31 this season, going 16-16 ATS at home and 18-15 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in their last two home games and are 13-13 ATS as the favorite and 21-18 ATS as the underdog.
This season, the Bulls have been the underdog in 39 of their 66 games and have a record of 15-24 in those games. As the underdog, they have a scoring margin of -5 points per game.
On average, the Bulls’ games have finished with a combined scoring total of 225.5 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 215.5. This season, 56 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 215.5.
The Bulls are 6.5-point underdogs today and have a 21-18 O/U record for the season. Their games have averaged an over/under line of 222.6 points.
Heading into this game, the Bulls are 24th in the league in scoring at 111.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 111.1 points per game compared to 112.5 on the road.
Chicago has been outscored the NBA scoring average in 59.1% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league at 97.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Bulls are 20th in field goal percentage at 46%. From beyond the arc, they are hitting 35% of their shots, which is 21st in the league.
Currently, the Bulls’ defense holds the 14th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.7 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bulls are forcing 11.7 per game, which is 4th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 19th in blocked shots at 4.9 per game.
With the Clippers being favored by 6.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 114-111 in favor of the Clippers.
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bulls (+6.5)
- Projecting a combined 225 points, we like the over
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- James Harden – Shoulder – Questionable
- Kawhi Leonard – Back – Questionable
- Russell Westbrook – Hand – Out
