Two teams looking to get back on track in their respective conferences will meet up in Los Angeles tonight. The Bulls are 21-24 and 9th in the East, while the Lakers are 22-23 and 9th in the West. The Lakers are favored by 5 points in this non-conference NBA matchup, and the over/under line is set at 226.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 ET and can be seen on NBCS.
Here is a look at some Bulls vs Lakers Odds that should help you make winning NBA picks for this game.
Bulls vs Lakers Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers
- This game between the Bulls and Lakers features a Bulls team that prefers a slower pace compared to a Lakers squad that ranks 7th in pace. The Lakers are favored by 5. The game is scheduled for 10:30 ET and will be on NBCS.
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
Chicago Bulls Preview
In terms of their record against the spread, the Bulls have covered in three straight games and have an overall ATS record of 23-21. On the road, they are 9-11 ATS.
Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 22-22-1, and 34 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 226. On average, their games have seen 222.7 points scored.
Chicago’s last game was a 115-113 loss to the Suns. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, and the Bulls covered the spread as 5-point underdogs.
As the underdog this season, the Bulls are 8-17 and have lost five straight games as the underdog. Today, they are getting 5 points against the Lakers.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 21-24. Against other Eastern Conference NBA teams, they are 13-16 compared to 8-8 in non-conference games.
Bulls Trends
- Across their last three road contests, Chicago has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 106 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Bulls have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Chicago posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- Over their last three games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulls have struggled this season, averaging just 110.6 points per game, which is 26th in the NBA. On the road, they are averaging 109.6 points per game.
In terms of pace, Chicago is 28th in the league, averaging just 96.6 possessions per game. This has led to them being 28th in free throw attempts at 20.6 per game.
One area where the Bulls have excelled offensively is on the offensive glass, where they are 7th in the NBA standings. In terms of assists, they are 28th in the league at 24.4 per game.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Bulls are 9th in the NBA, giving up 112.1 points per game. On the road, they are 15th at 115.6 points per game allowed.
Chicago’s defense has been able to hold opponents below their season average in 64.4% of their games. They have also been able to keep teams from making threes, allowing opponents to shoot just 36.2% from beyond the arc.
Overall, the Bulls are 12th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.8%.
Los Angeles Lakers Preview
In terms of the Lakers’ vs. the spread record, they are 8-13 ATS on the road and 11-13 ATS at home. On the road, they have failed to cover in three straight games. Overall, their ATS record is 19-26.
The Lakers’ O/U record for the season is 24-21, and the over has hit in three straight games. On average, their games have finished with 230.6 points, which is higher than today’s line of 226.
The Lakers are currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 22-23. In the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place. At home, the Lakers are 16-8 compared to 6-15 on the road.
So far this season, the Lakers have been favored in 26 of their 45 games, going 17-9 in those games. As the favorite, they have an ATS record of 11-15 and are 11-15 overall.
Los Angeles’ last game was a 127-116 loss to the Clippers. The Lakers were 9.5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 235.5. This dropped their record to 22-23 on the season.
Lakers Trends
- In their last ten games at home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 116 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the Lakers are 17th in scoring at 114.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 115.7 points per game. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 7th in the league at 100.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 7th in field goal percentage at 48%. However, they are just 23rd in three-point shooting at 36% and are last in the league in three-point attempts.
Overall, the Lakers are 8th in assists at 27.9 per game. In terms of offensive rebounding, they are last in the NBA at just 8.5 per game.
So far this season, the Lakers defense has been average, allowing 115.8 points per game (17th). At home, they have been slightly better, giving up 111.1 points per contest (10th).
One area where the Lakers have excelled is at the free-throw line, where they have allowed the 2nd fewest made free throws per game (19.5).
On the season, opponents have made 38.0% of their three-point attempts (30th). However, over their last five games, the Lakers have been better at defending the three-point line, holding opponents to 36.3% shooting from beyond the arc (10th).
Top Sportsbooks Odds
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NBA odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- Chicago Bulls +5 +165 Over 226
- Los Angeles Lakers -5 -200 Under 226
Recommended Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -5
We’re putting our money on the Lakers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 116-109. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Lakers at -5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 226 and our model has the Bulls and Lakers finishing with a combined 225 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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