LA Clippers
Chicago Bulls
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Clippers vs Bulls

The LA Clippers face the Chicago Bulls 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.

Can Clippers Stay Close to the Favorites?

We’re confident that the Clippers can either win or suffer a narrow defeat. That makes the underdogs at +3.5 the best play when they face the Bulls and -112 are available.

7 Clippers Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

LA Clippers have won six on the spin, triumphing 110-106 in their previous game. This was on the road against Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. James Harden tallied 36 points, while Jordan Miller put up 16 and Ivica Zubac 14.

Chicago Bulls won their last game 124-102, making it three home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at United Center against Brooklyn Nets. Coby White registered 24 points, Ayo Dosunmu scored 19, while Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Clippers beat the Bulls in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 122-117 scoreline at United Center. It’s been seven Clippers wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers logo Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Bulls logo Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
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LA Clippers – Last 10 Games

8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Clippers are averaging 113.3 points, 39.5 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.3 blocks while shooting 47.7% from the field and 85.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 110.6 points and 42.6 rebounds per matchup.

Kawhi Leonard is averaging 23.6 points and 3.1 (42.5%) 3-pointers made. Ivica Zubac averages 7.8 rebounds and James Harden 7.8 assists.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.7 points, 44.9 rebounds, 30.8 assists, 7.0 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field and 79.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 113.3 points and 44.0 rebounds.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.7 points and 9.9 rebounds, Tre Jones 7.6 assists and Ayo Dosunmu 2.4 (50.0%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Clippers lineup: James Harden, Kobe Sanders, Kris Dunn, John Collins, Ivica Zubac.

Chicago Bulls lineup: Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro.

LA Clippers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Our expert LA Clippers vs Chicago Bulls betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

With Clippers being given a line of +3.5 to overcome in this NBA game, our pick is that they can cover this. There’s the opportunity to get -112 for this outcome.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Clippers vs Bulls stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Clippers in 6 consecutive games.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Clippers in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Clippers in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 7 of their last 10 games against Clippers.

Clippers +3.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Vucevic Over 3.5 Assists +107 BetMGM logo

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls) has finished with Over 3.5 assists in 9 of the past 10 games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at +107 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

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Coby White Over 3.5 Rebounds +121 BetMGM logo

Coby White (Bulls) has secured Over 3.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll wager him to cover the line which is available at odds of +121.

Latest Coby White Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Clippers +3.5
Totals Under 226.5
Player Assists Nikola Vucevic Over 3.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Clippers +3.5, Under 226.5 and Nikola Vucevic (Bulls) to have Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Clippers Clippers logo 110 - 109 Bulls logo Bulls

The Clippers are available at huge odds to register a 110-109 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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LA Clippers vs Chicago Bulls 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.

Bulls Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Chicago Bulls are -154 favorites and that means a 61% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back LA Clippers, you will find +130 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 226.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Under 226.5, then the odds are -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
James Harden Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

James Harden is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -115 that he goes Over 29.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points
James Harden (Clippers)
Over 29.5
-115
Under 29.5
-115
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 16.5
-118
Under 16.5
-114
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Ivica Zubac (Clippers)
Over 16.5
-108
Under 16.5
-123
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Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Ivica Zubac (Clippers)
Over 11.5
-112
Under 11.5
-120
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-125
Under 8.5
-106
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Jalen Smith (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-104
Under 7.5
-128
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 6.5
+117
Under 6.5
-156
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Will Bulls Keep Their Home Streak Going?

The Bulls have stacked up three straight victories at United Center. They are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, scoring 117.10 points per contest and conceding 114.00.

The Clippers have notched four straight wins away from home. They have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games away from home, posting 109.80 points per contest while yielding 109.90.

The Clippers beat the Bulls 122-117 when they last met at United Center. Looking back at the last 8 head-to-head meetings at United Center, the Clippers have posted six victories, while the Bulls have logged two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O226.5 U226.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 7-3 231.10 117.10 114.00 6 4
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Away Stats 5-5 219.70 109.80 109.90 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
  • U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 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

LA Clippers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 39 35.77 1016 315 26.1 8.1 3.1 4.8 0.4 1.3
Kawhi Leonard 30 33.78 847 104 28.2 3.5 2.9 6.2 0.6 2.2
Ivica Zubac 36 31.47 534 86 14.8 2.4 - 10.8 1.0 0.4

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 30 32.78 577 270 19.2 9.0 1.9 9.0 0.4 0.9
Nikola Vucevic 41 30.67 695 155 17.0 3.8 1.8 9.2 0.6 0.7
Coby White 21 28.4 381 95 18.1 4.5 2.3 3.6 0.0 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Clippers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup
0 Coby White
9 Nikola Vucevic
14 Matas Buzelis
25 Jalen Smith
35 Isaac Okoro
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Confirmed Lineup
1 James Harden
4 Kobe Sanders
8 Kris Dunn
20 John Collins
40 Ivica Zubac

Previous LA Clippers Lineups

19 Jan NBA
Clippers 110-106 Wizards
16 Jan NBA
Clippers 121-117 Raptors
14 Jan NBA
Wizards 105-119 Clippers
12 Jan NBA
Hornets 109-117 Clippers
10 Jan NBA
Clippers 98-92 Pistons
09 Jan NBA
Clippers 121-105 Nets
07 Jan NBA
Clippers 111-123 Knicks
05 Jan NBA
Warriors 102-103 Clippers
03 Jan NBA
Celtics 146-115 Clippers
01 Jan NBA
Jazz 101-118 Clippers

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

18 Jan NBA
Nets 102-124 Bulls
16 Jan NBA
Bulls 109-112 Nets
14 Jan NBA
Jazz 126-128 Bulls
13 Jan NBA
Bulls 113-119 Rockets
10 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-125 Bulls
07 Jan NBA
Bulls 93-108 Pistons
05 Jan NBA
Bulls 101-115 Celtics
03 Jan NBA
Hornets 112-99 Bulls
02 Jan NBA
Magic 114-121 Bulls
31 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-134 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
Hornets 41 36 0.532 116.2 111.4 4.8 20-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 2W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Timberwolves 46 30 0.605 117.8 114.1 3.7 25-14 21-16 9-7 29-21 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 59 18 0.766 119.6 111.1 8.5 29-7 30-11 12-3 34-14 10-0 11W
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Pelicans 25 52 0.325 115 119.5 -4.5 16-23 9-29 7-9 16-32 3-7 6L
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
Hornets 41 36 0.532 116.2 111.4 4.8 20-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 2W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 18 0.766 119.6 111.1 8.5 29-7 30-11 12-3 34-14 10-0 11W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Timberwolves 46 30 0.605 117.8 114.1 3.7 25-14 21-16 9-7 29-21 6-4 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Pelicans 25 52 0.325 115 119.5 -4.5 16-23 9-29 7-9 16-32 3-7 6L
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 18 0.766 119.6 111.1 8.5 29-7 30-11 12-3 34-14 10-0 11W
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Timberwolves 46 30 0.605 117.8 114.1 3.7 25-14 21-16 9-7 29-21 6-4 1L
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Hornets 41 36 0.532 116.2 111.4 4.8 20-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 2W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 52 0.325 115 119.5 -4.5 16-23 9-29 7-9 16-32 3-7 6L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
  • 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