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NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Lakers

The Chicago Bulls face the LA Lakers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Under 233.5 Looks Value

The Bulls and the Lakers are unlikely to reach the 233.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -110 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

129-118 Triumph for Lakers in Last H2H

Chicago Bulls won their previous game 130-124 (OT). This was a road victory at Chase Center against Golden State Warriors. Josh Giddey was able to drop 21 points, 17 assists, and 13 rebounds as part of an outstanding triple-double performance.

LA Lakers last game was a 120-106 victory over Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. That means it’s now been five home wins on the spin. Luka Doncic delivered a dominant triple-double performance, recording 31 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Lakers claim a 129-118 win over the Bulls at United Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Bulls wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 40 25 0.615 115.9 114.9 1 21-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 6-4 3W
Bulls logo Bulls 27 38 0.415 115.6 119.9 -4.3 16-18 11-20 4-10 17-26 3-7 1W
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 109.4 points, 47.6 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 44.7% from the field and 73.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 115.9 points and 48.5 rebounds per contest.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 17.8 points and 2.6 (33.8%) 3-pointers made. Nick Richards averages 9.0 rebounds and Josh Giddey 7.4 assists.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.6 points, 41.3 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 77.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 108.0 points and 44.2 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 30.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 4.2 (39.3%) 3-pointers made.

Chicago Bulls vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Chicago Bulls vs LA Lakers betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when the teams take to the court in this NBA contest. Therefore, the pick is Under 233.5 which is available at -110.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Bulls vs Lakers stats:

  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bulls games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Bulls games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Lakers games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Lakers games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Lakers games.

Under 233.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Doncic Over 7.5 Rebounds -119 BetMGM logo

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has finished with Over 7.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at -119.

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Josh Giddey Over 8.5 Assists +103 BetMGM logo

Josh Giddey (Bulls) finished with Over 8.5 assists in 5 straight games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +103 for this happening.

Latest Josh Giddey Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 233.5
Spread Lakers -11
Player Rebounds Luka Doncic Over 7.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 233.5 followed by Lakers to cover the -11 spread. Add in Luka Doncic (Lakers) to get Over 7.5 rebounds.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 106 - 121 Lakers logo Lakers

The Lakers to win by a 121-106 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

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Chicago Bulls vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Lakers Big Favorites With the Books

You might not get rich backing LA Lakers at -500. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 83% chance of winning this NBA game. The market suggests that Chicago Bulls are least likely to win at +390.

11 is where the spread lies, with total points being 234.5 right now. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to bet Under 234.5, there are odds of -106.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball wagers. The best NBA betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Luka Doncic is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -100 that he scores Over 31.5 points or -130 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+107
Under 8.5
-139
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
+103
Under 8.5
-133
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-105
Under 6.5
-123
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 4.5
-145
Under 4.5
+112
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Player Rebounds
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-119
Under 7.5
-109
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-108
Under 7.5
-120
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Jalen Smith (Bulls)
Over 7.5
+115
Under 7.5
-149
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-141
Under 7.5
+108
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Will Lakers Keep Their Home Streak Going?

The Lakers have reeled off five straight victories at Crypto.com Arena. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 115.10 points scored and 110.80 points allowed.

The Bulls have gone 3-7 across their last 10 road games, putting up 111.30 points on average and giving up 121.90.

The last time the Bulls faced the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, they won 146-115. The last 6 head-to-head games at Crypto.com Arena have seen each team win three times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 7-3 225.90 115.10 110.80 3 7
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Away Stats 3-7 233.20 111.30 121.90 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 43 31.56 762 373 17.7 8.7 1.9 8.4 0.4 1.0
Matas Buzelis 64 28.73 1012 136 15.8 2.1 2.2 5.5 1.5 0.7
Isaac Okoro 55 26.91 496 87 9.0 1.6 1.1 2.7 0.4 0.7

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 53 35.49 1723 448 32.5 8.5 3.8 7.9 0.5 1.5
Austin Reaves 39 33.61 924 213 23.7 5.5 2.4 4.8 0.4 1.1
LeBron James 44 33.1 943 308 21.4 7.0 1.4 5.6 0.6 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

10 Mar NBA
Bulls 130-124 Warriors
08 Mar NBA
Bulls 110-126 Kings
05 Mar NBA
Bulls 105-103 Suns
03 Mar NBA
Thunder 116-108 Bulls
01 Mar NBA
Bucks 97-120 Bulls
26 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 121-112 Bulls
24 Feb NBA
Hornets 131-99 Bulls
22 Feb NBA
Knicks 105-99 Bulls
21 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-110 Bulls
19 Feb NBA
Raptors 110-101 Bulls

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

10 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 106-120 Lakers
08 Mar NBA
Knicks 97-110 Lakers
06 Mar NBA
Pacers 117-128 Lakers
05 Mar NBA
Lakers 113-120 Nuggets
03 Mar NBA
Pelicans 101-110 Lakers
01 Mar NBA
Kings 104-128 Lakers
28 Feb NBA
Lakers 129-101 Warriors
26 Feb NBA
Lakers 110-113 Suns
24 Feb NBA
Magic 110-109 Lakers
22 Feb NBA
Celtics 111-89 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 43 22 0.662 114.5 107.2 7.3 21-10 22-12 9-5 28-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 42 25 0.627 117.2 110.9 6.3 23-9 19-16 11-3 27-15 6-4 1W
Raptors 36 29 0.554 113.4 111.9 1.5 17-16 19-13 4-10 27-16 4-6 2L
76ers 35 30 0.538 115.9 116.3 -0.4 18-16 17-14 8-7 21-22 5-5 1W
Nets 17 48 0.262 107 115.9 -8.9 9-23 8-25 3-10 12-29 2-8 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 46 18 0.719 117 109.6 7.4 24-8 22-10 10-4 31-10 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 40 26 0.606 118.8 114.8 4 22-12 18-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1L
Bucks 27 37 0.422 111.1 116 -4.9 15-18 12-19 8-5 19-24 3-7 2L
Bulls 27 38 0.415 115.6 119.9 -4.3 16-18 11-20 4-10 17-26 3-7 1W
Pacers 15 50 0.231 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-28 3-9 11-30 0-10 10L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 36 28 0.563 115.3 113.8 1.5 21-12 15-16 7-5 22-19 7-3 5W
Heat 37 29 0.561 120.6 116.7 3.9 22-11 15-18 7-5 21-18 8-2 6W
Hawks 34 31 0.523 117.8 117.2 0.6 16-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 8-2 7W
Hornets 34 33 0.507 115.7 112.3 3.4 14-17 20-16 9-5 20-22 8-2 2W
Wizards 16 48 0.25 112.5 123.7 -11.2 11-22 5-26 2-11 11-29 1-9 9L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 51 15 0.773 118.8 107.9 10.9 27-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 6W
Nuggets 40 26 0.606 120.4 116.3 4.1 18-13 22-13 6-5 24-14 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 40 26 0.606 118.6 115.1 3.5 22-12 18-14 8-5 24-19 6-4 3L
Trail Blazers 31 35 0.47 115.1 117.8 -2.7 17-16 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Jazz 20 46 0.303 117.4 125 -7.6 12-22 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 40 25 0.615 115.9 114.9 1 21-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 6-4 3W
Suns 38 27 0.585 112.3 111 1.3 22-13 16-14 10-6 25-18 6-4 3W
Clippers 33 32 0.508 113.4 112.6 0.8 18-13 15-19 8-5 21-19 6-4 3W
Warriors 32 33 0.492 115.2 114.2 1 19-14 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 3L
Kings 16 51 0.239 110.6 120.9 -10.3 11-23 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 48 17 0.738 118.7 111.6 7.1 25-6 23-11 11-3 28-13 9-1 5W
Rockets 40 25 0.615 114.2 110 4.2 22-8 18-17 6-6 22-19 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 23 41 0.359 115.9 118.3 -2.4 12-19 11-22 6-6 18-26 2-8 5L
Pelicans 22 45 0.328 115.6 120 -4.4 13-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 7-3 2W
Mavericks 21 44 0.323 113 117.8 -4.8 14-19 7-25 3-10 11-29 2-8 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 46 18 0.719 117 109.6 7.4 24-8 22-10 10-4 31-10 5-5 1W
Celtics 43 22 0.662 114.5 107.2 7.3 21-10 22-12 9-5 28-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 42 25 0.627 117.2 110.9 6.3 23-9 19-16 11-3 27-15 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 40 26 0.606 118.8 114.8 4 22-12 18-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1L
Magic 36 28 0.563 115.3 113.8 1.5 21-12 15-16 7-5 22-19 7-3 5W
Heat 37 29 0.561 120.6 116.7 3.9 22-11 15-18 7-5 21-18 8-2 6W
Raptors 36 29 0.554 113.4 111.9 1.5 17-16 19-13 4-10 27-16 4-6 2L
76ers 35 30 0.538 115.9 116.3 -0.4 18-16 17-14 8-7 21-22 5-5 1W
Hawks 34 31 0.523 117.8 117.2 0.6 16-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 8-2 7W
Hornets 34 33 0.507 115.7 112.3 3.4 14-17 20-16 9-5 20-22 8-2 2W
Bucks 27 37 0.422 111.1 116 -4.9 15-18 12-19 8-5 19-24 3-7 2L
Bulls 27 38 0.415 115.6 119.9 -4.3 16-18 11-20 4-10 17-26 3-7 1W
Nets 17 48 0.262 107 115.9 -8.9 9-23 8-25 3-10 12-29 2-8 1L
Wizards 16 48 0.25 112.5 123.7 -11.2 11-22 5-26 2-11 11-29 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 50 0.231 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-28 3-9 11-30 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 51 15 0.773 118.8 107.9 10.9 27-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 6W
Spurs 48 17 0.738 118.7 111.6 7.1 25-6 23-11 11-3 28-13 9-1 5W
Lakers 40 25 0.615 115.9 114.9 1 21-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 6-4 3W
Rockets 40 25 0.615 114.2 110 4.2 22-8 18-17 6-6 22-19 6-4 1L
Nuggets 40 26 0.606 120.4 116.3 4.1 18-13 22-13 6-5 24-14 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 40 26 0.606 118.6 115.1 3.5 22-12 18-14 8-5 24-19 6-4 3L
Suns 38 27 0.585 112.3 111 1.3 22-13 16-14 10-6 25-18 6-4 3W
Clippers 33 32 0.508 113.4 112.6 0.8 18-13 15-19 8-5 21-19 6-4 3W
Warriors 32 33 0.492 115.2 114.2 1 19-14 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 3L
Trail Blazers 31 35 0.47 115.1 117.8 -2.7 17-16 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 23 41 0.359 115.9 118.3 -2.4 12-19 11-22 6-6 18-26 2-8 5L
Pelicans 22 45 0.328 115.6 120 -4.4 13-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 7-3 2W
Mavericks 21 44 0.323 113 117.8 -4.8 14-19 7-25 3-10 11-29 2-8 8L
Jazz 20 46 0.303 117.4 125 -7.6 12-22 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1L
Kings 16 51 0.239 110.6 120.9 -10.3 11-23 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 51 15 0.773 118.8 107.9 10.9 27-7 24-8 10-3 36-9 9-1 6W
Spurs 48 17 0.738 118.7 111.6 7.1 25-6 23-11 11-3 28-13 9-1 5W
Pistons 46 18 0.719 117 109.6 7.4 24-8 22-10 10-4 31-10 5-5 1W
Celtics 43 22 0.662 114.5 107.2 7.3 21-10 22-12 9-5 28-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 42 25 0.627 117.2 110.9 6.3 23-9 19-16 11-3 27-15 6-4 1W
Rockets 40 25 0.615 114.2 110 4.2 22-8 18-17 6-6 22-19 6-4 1L
Lakers 40 25 0.615 115.9 114.9 1 21-12 19-13 8-7 27-16 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 40 26 0.606 118.8 114.8 4 22-12 18-14 8-5 26-17 5-5 1L
Nuggets 40 26 0.606 120.4 116.3 4.1 18-13 22-13 6-5 24-14 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 40 26 0.606 118.6 115.1 3.5 22-12 18-14 8-5 24-19 6-4 3L
Suns 38 27 0.585 112.3 111 1.3 22-13 16-14 10-6 25-18 6-4 3W
Magic 36 28 0.563 115.3 113.8 1.5 21-12 15-16 7-5 22-19 7-3 5W
Heat 37 29 0.561 120.6 116.7 3.9 22-11 15-18 7-5 21-18 8-2 6W
Raptors 36 29 0.554 113.4 111.9 1.5 17-16 19-13 4-10 27-16 4-6 2L
76ers 35 30 0.538 115.9 116.3 -0.4 18-16 17-14 8-7 21-22 5-5 1W
Hawks 34 31 0.523 117.8 117.2 0.6 16-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 8-2 7W
Clippers 33 32 0.508 113.4 112.6 0.8 18-13 15-19 8-5 21-19 6-4 3W
Hornets 34 33 0.507 115.7 112.3 3.4 14-17 20-16 9-5 20-22 8-2 2W
Warriors 32 33 0.492 115.2 114.2 1 19-14 13-19 6-6 22-21 3-7 3L
Trail Blazers 31 35 0.47 115.1 117.8 -2.7 17-16 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Bucks 27 37 0.422 111.1 116 -4.9 15-18 12-19 8-5 19-24 3-7 2L
Bulls 27 38 0.415 115.6 119.9 -4.3 16-18 11-20 4-10 17-26 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 23 41 0.359 115.9 118.3 -2.4 12-19 11-22 6-6 18-26 2-8 5L
Pelicans 22 45 0.328 115.6 120 -4.4 13-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 7-3 2W
Mavericks 21 44 0.323 113 117.8 -4.8 14-19 7-25 3-10 11-29 2-8 8L
Jazz 20 46 0.303 117.4 125 -7.6 12-22 8-24 1-10 11-30 2-8 1L
Nets 17 48 0.262 107 115.9 -8.9 9-23 8-25 3-10 12-29 2-8 1L
Wizards 16 48 0.25 112.5 123.7 -11.2 11-22 5-26 2-11 11-29 1-9 9L
Kings 16 51 0.239 110.6 120.9 -10.3 11-23 5-28 2-10 10-34 4-6 1L
Pacers 15 50 0.231 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-28 3-9 11-30 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak