Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Preview
At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-200) will host the Bulls (+165) in a non-conference matchup. NBCS will have the TV coverage for this game.
Chicago (21-24) is 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division. Los Angeles (22-23) is 9th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Pacific Division. The over/under line for this game is 226 points.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Bulls and Lakers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Bulls have a record of 2-1. The Bulls also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 229 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- In their last three road games, Chicago has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 111. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Los Angeles has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Bulls have an overall record of 21-24 this season, which has them in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 13-16 and 3-6 against Central Division opponents.
In games against the spread, the Bulls have gone 23-21 for the season and are 9-11 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in their last three games and have an average ATS scoring margin of +0.6 on the road.
As the underdog, the Bulls are 8-17 this season and are currently 5-point underdogs against the Lakers. This season, they have been the underdog in 25 of their 45 games and have gone 13-12 ATS as the underdog.
Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 22-22-1, and their games have averaged 222.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 226 is slightly higher than their season average of 221.9.
In their last game, the Bulls lost to the Suns by a score of 115-113. They were 5-point underdogs in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 228.5.
Heading into tonight’s game against the Lakers, the Bulls are 26th in the league in scoring at 110.6 points per game. Surprisingly, they have actually been better on the road this season, averaging 109.6 points compared to 111.5 at home.
Chicago has been below the NBA scoring average in 64.4% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Bulls are 28th in the league at 96.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to their shooting, the Bulls are 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 20th in the league at 36% and are 24th in made threes at 11.8 per game.
On defense, the Bulls come into the game ranked 9th in the league in points allowed at 112.1 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 107 points per contest (17th). Inside the arc, the Bulls defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.6% and 36.2% from three-point territory.
In games involving the Lakers this season, the average over/under line is 230.6, which is higher than today’s line of 226. The Lakers have gone over the O/U line in their last three games.
When looking at their ATS record, the Lakers are 19-26 for the season, including going 8-13 on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in three straight road games.
As the favorite, the Lakers are 11-15 ATS and 17-9 straight-up. Today, they are favored by 5 points. Overall, the Lakers are 5-14 as the underdog and 8-11 ATS at home.
In their most recent game, the Lakers lost to the Clippers by a score of 127-116. The O/U line for that game was 235.5, and the Lakers were 9.5-point underdogs.
With a record of 22-23, the Lakers are currently 9th in the Western Conference standings. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 17-15 and 5-8 in non-conference games.
This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 24-21, and their games have averaged a combined 230.6 points.
So far this season, the Lakers have been one of the most efficient teams in the league in terms of field goal percentage, as they are shooting 48% from the field, which is 7th in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 7th in the NBA with an average of 100.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are averaging 114.8 points per game, which is 17th in the league. At home, they are averaging 115.7 points per game compared to 113.8 on the road. In terms of three-point shooting, the Lakers are 23rd in the NBA at 36%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Lakers are 7th in the NBA in free-throw attempts at 24.2 per game. So far, they have made an average of 18.8 free throws per game, which is 12th in the league. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Lakers are last in the NBA with an average of 8.5 per game.
At this time, the Lakers’ defense is positioned 17th in the NBA, permitting 115.8 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Lakers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.7% and allowing 38.0% from beyond the arc.
Our projections indicate that the Lakers should come out top with a projected score of 117-110.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -5
- Our NBA model projects 227 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Achilles – Questionable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Ankle – Out
- Maxwell Lewis – Illness – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Right Foot – Out
- Patrick Williams – Ankle – Probable
