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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.

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.

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	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bulls	0	1	0	92	135	-43	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

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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.

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls lineup: Josh Giddey, Leonard Miller, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith, Tre Jones.

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Giddey Over 8.5 Assists -137

Josh Giddey (Bulls) has had Over 8.5 assists in 5 straight games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at -137 that he is able to cover the line.

Latest Josh Giddey Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-115

Under 18.5

-118

Assists

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

+102

Rebounds

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-133

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Luka Doncic Over 7.5 Rebounds -128

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has secured Over 7.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -128 available.

Latest Luka Doncic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 31.5

-114

Under 31.5

-120

Assists

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-122

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-149

Under 7.5

+110

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls 106 - 121 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.

You might not get rich backing LA Lakers at -588. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 85% chance of winning this NBA game. The market suggests that Chicago Bulls are least likely to win at +430.

11.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 239.5 right now. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to bet Under 239.5, there are odds of -114.

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Moneyline

Bulls

+430

Lakers

-588

Point Spread

Bulls +11.5

-110

Lakers -11.5

-110

Total Points

Under 239.5

-114

Over 239.5

-106

Luka Doncic is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -114 that he scores Over 31.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 31.5

-114

Under 31.5

-120

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 21.5

-109

Under 21.5

-125

Matas Buzelis (Bulls)

Over 19.5

-105

Under 19.5

-130

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 18.5

-128

Under 18.5

-105

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Over 18.5

-115

Under 18.5

-118

Tre Jones (Bulls)

Over 13.5

-120

Under 13.5

-114

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 12.5

-106

Under 12.5

-128

Jalen Smith (Bulls)

Over 11.5

-127

Under 11.5

-108

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-114

Luke Kennard (Lakers)

Over 10.5

-104

Under 10.5

-132

Isaac Okoro (Bulls)

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-105

Jake LaRavia (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-135

Under 7.5

-100

Guerschon Yabusele (Bulls)

Over 7.5

-120

Under 7.5

-114

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-122

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

+102

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

-108

Under 6.5

-127

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 5.5

+115

Under 5.5

-156

Tre Jones (Bulls)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-114

Matas Buzelis (Bulls)

Over 2.5

+126

Under 2.5

-164

Luke Kennard (Lakers)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-182

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-133

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

+102

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-149

Under 7.5

+110

Jalen Smith (Bulls)

Over 7.5

-130

Under 7.5

-105

Matas Buzelis (Bulls)

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-110

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 5.5

+114

Under 5.5

-154

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-133

Guerschon Yabusele (Bulls)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+105

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-118

Jake LaRavia (Lakers)

Over 3.5

-109

Under 3.5

-125

Luke Kennard (Lakers)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-145

Isaac Okoro (Bulls)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

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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 Home Stats		7-3	225.90	115.10	110.80	3	7
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

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls Stats

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

• +11 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +11 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -11 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 233.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 233.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 109.40 pts and allowed 115.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.30 pts and allowed 121.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 225.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 233.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.60 pts and allowed 108.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.10 pts and allowed 110.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.70 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.40 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.80 (73.04%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.6, Offensive 10.20, Defensive 37.40
• Assists: 26.70
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 7.40
• Turnovers : 17.40
• Personal Fouls: 18.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.80 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.90 (75.78%)
• Rebounds: Total 45, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 34.30
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 18.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.30 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.30 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.10 (77.35%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.3, Offensive 9.30, Defensive 32.00
• Assists: 26.00
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 11.20
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.00 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.80 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.70 (78.24%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.5, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 31.80
• Assists: 27.00
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.30

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

5 DeAndre Ayton

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

28 Rui Hachimura

77 Luka Doncic

Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Giddey

11 Leonard Miller

14 Matas Buzelis

25 Jalen Smith

30 Tre Jones

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Bucks	0	1	0	116	128	-12	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bulls	0	1	0	92	135	-43	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	116	104	12	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	1	0	116	128	-12	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bulls	0	1	0	92	135	-43	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	116	104	12	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	116	104	12	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bulls	0	1	0	92	135	-43	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	1	0	116	128	-12	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

• 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

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