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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Bulls

The LA Lakers tip off against 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.

Under 237.5 Could Be the Way to Wager

When the Lakers meet the Bulls, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this prediction, you can land odds of -110 for Under 237.5 and this looks worth taking.

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Bulls Came Out on Top in Last H2H

LA Lakers won their previous game 116-110. This was a road victory at American Airlines Center against Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic led the way with 33 points, while Rui Hachimura added 17 and LeBron James chipped in 17.

Chicago Bulls won their last game 114-111, making it five home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at United Center against Boston Celtics. Offensively, Coby White led the way, scoring 22, while Nikola Vucevic added 16 and Matas Buzelis 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bulls have won the last two meetings against the Lakers. They triumphed 146-115 at Crypto.com Arena and then 119-117 at United Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Bulls land six wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 27 17 0.614 116 116.2 -0.2 12-8 15-9 4-6 20-12 4-6 1W
Bulls logo Bulls 23 22 0.511 117.9 119.7 -1.8 15-9 8-13 3-7 15-15 6-4 4W
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.3 points, 42.8 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.1 blocks while shooting 47.2% from the field and 75.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 114.1 points and 41.6 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 29.8 points, 7.9 assists and 3.3 (38.4%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton averages 8.5 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.5 points, 43.9 rebounds, 31.2 assists, 6.9 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 80.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 112.5 points and 43.0 rebounds.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.0 points and 9.7 rebounds, Tre Jones 6.8 assists and Coby White 2.7 (42.9%) 3-pointers.

LA Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

We cover the key LA Lakers vs Chicago Bulls 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 going for a modest total for this upcoming NBA matchup. Under 237.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at odds of -110.

We only make our basketball predictions after confirming the latest NBA team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Lakers vs Bulls stats:

  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Lakers games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Lakers games on the road.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lakers games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bulls games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bulls games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Bulls games.

Under 237.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Vucevic Over 3.5 Assists -149 BetMGM logo

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls) has had Over 3.5 assists in 4 straight home games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -149, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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LeBron James Under 23.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

LeBron James (Lakers) has recorded Under 23.5 points in 5 of the past 5 road games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -127 to go below the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 237.5
Spread Bulls +1.5
Player Assists Nikola Vucevic Over 3.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 237.5, followed by Bulls +1.5 on the spread and Nikola Vucevic (Bulls) to have Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 114 - 117 Bulls logo Bulls

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Bulls to enjoy a 117-114 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

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LA Lakers 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.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Books

There are betting odds of +102 that Chicago Bulls land victory, with LA Lakers alternatively at -120. This means the leading NBA sportsbooks give the visiting team a 55% chance of success.

1.5 is the spread and 237.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 237.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Luka Doncic is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -100 to score Over 34.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -130.

Player Points
Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-119
Under 8.5
-109
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
+115
Under 8.5
-149
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Jalen Smith (Bulls)
Over 8.5
+117
Under 8.5
-152
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-123
Under 7.5
-104
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Can Bulls Make It Another Home Victory?

The Bulls have secured five straight wins at United Center. They are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, putting up 118.70 points on average and giving up 114.80.

The Lakers own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 110.40 points per contest while yielding 116.50.

The Bulls beat the Lakers 119-117 when they last met at United Center. Over the last 8 head-to-head meetings at United Center, the Lakers have claimed five wins compared to the Bulls who have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O237.5 U237.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 7-3 233.50 118.70 114.80 3 7
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 4-6 226.90 110.40 116.50 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
  • U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 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
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 36 36.45 1203 314 33.4 8.7 3.4 7.8 0.5 1.6
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 27 33.41 602 185 22.3 6.9 1.6 6.0 0.7 1.1

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 32 32.29 602 285 18.8 8.9 1.8 8.8 0.3 0.9
Nikola Vucevic 44 30.8 740 168 16.8 3.8 1.8 9.1 0.7 0.7
Coby White 24 28.73 452 112 18.8 4.7 2.6 3.5 0.1 0.7

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 LA Lakers Lineups

24 Jan NBA
Lakers 116-110 Mavericks
22 Jan NBA
Lakers 104-112 Clippers
20 Jan NBA
Lakers 115-107 Nuggets
18 Jan NBA
Raptors 93-110 Lakers
17 Jan NBA
Lakers 116-132 Trail Blazers
15 Jan NBA
Hornets 135-117 Lakers
13 Jan NBA
Hawks 116-141 Lakers
12 Jan NBA
Lakers 112-124 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Bucks 105-101 Lakers
07 Jan NBA
Lakers 91-107 Spurs

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

24 Jan NBA
Celtics 111-114 Bulls
22 Jan NBA
Bulls 120-115 Timberwolves
20 Jan NBA
Clippers 110-138 Bulls
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

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 28 17 0.622 116.9 110.3 6.6 13-7 15-10 7-4 21-11 5-5 1L
Raptors 29 19 0.604 114 111.9 2.1 13-10 16-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 4W
Knicks 27 18 0.6 117.8 113.7 4.1 17-6 10-12 7-3 20-11 4-6 2W
76ers 24 20 0.545 116.6 115.5 1.1 12-13 12-7 8-5 18-16 5-5 1L
Nets 12 32 0.273 107.9 115.1 -7.2 6-17 6-15 3-9 9-19 1-9 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 33 11 0.75 117.4 110.1 7.3 19-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 27 20 0.574 119.1 116.9 2.2 15-11 12-9 7-3 18-13 7-3 3W
Bulls 23 22 0.511 117.9 119.7 -1.8 15-9 8-13 3-7 15-15 6-4 4W
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Pacers 11 35 0.239 110.1 118.2 -8.1 8-16 3-19 2-8 7-23 5-5 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 25 22 0.532 119.7 118 1.7 15-7 10-15 3-3 12-12 5-5 2W
Magic 23 21 0.523 115.4 115.5 -0.1 14-9 9-12 5-5 15-16 4-6 3L
Hawks 22 25 0.468 117.4 118.7 -1.3 8-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 5-5 2W
Hornets 18 28 0.391 116 115.5 0.5 8-13 10-15 6-4 13-19 5-5 2W
Wizards 10 34 0.227 112.2 123.1 -10.9 6-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 1-9 9L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 10 0.787 120.8 107.9 12.9 20-5 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2L
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 27 19 0.587 119.2 115 4.2 15-8 12-11 4-5 14-14 4-6 5L
Trail Blazers 23 23 0.5 116.1 117.8 -1.7 13-11 10-12 4-4 18-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 15 31 0.326 119 127.8 -8.8 10-14 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 27 17 0.614 116 116.2 -0.2 12-8 15-9 4-6 20-12 4-6 1W
Suns 27 19 0.587 114.2 111.8 2.4 14-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 26 21 0.553 116.7 113.5 3.2 17-7 9-14 5-3 16-13 7-3 1W
Clippers 21 24 0.467 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 2W
Kings 12 35 0.255 111 121.2 -10.2 9-16 3-19 2-7 8-25 4-6 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 31 15 0.674 117.4 112.4 5 16-6 15-9 7-3 18-13 6-4 1L
Rockets 27 16 0.628 116.9 110.8 6.1 15-3 12-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 18 25 0.419 115.5 116.6 -1.1 10-13 8-12 5-4 14-14 3-7 2L
Mavericks 19 27 0.413 114.3 116.5 -2.2 14-12 5-15 3-6 11-19 6-4 1L
Pelicans 12 36 0.25 114.8 121.5 -6.7 7-19 5-17 5-7 6-25 4-6 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 33 11 0.75 117.4 110.1 7.3 19-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 1W
Celtics 28 17 0.622 116.9 110.3 6.6 13-7 15-10 7-4 21-11 5-5 1L
Raptors 29 19 0.604 114 111.9 2.1 13-10 16-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 4W
Knicks 27 18 0.6 117.8 113.7 4.1 17-6 10-12 7-3 20-11 4-6 2W
Cavaliers 27 20 0.574 119.1 116.9 2.2 15-11 12-9 7-3 18-13 7-3 3W
76ers 24 20 0.545 116.6 115.5 1.1 12-13 12-7 8-5 18-16 5-5 1L
Heat 25 22 0.532 119.7 118 1.7 15-7 10-15 3-3 12-12 5-5 2W
Magic 23 21 0.523 115.4 115.5 -0.1 14-9 9-12 5-5 15-16 4-6 3L
Bulls 23 22 0.511 117.9 119.7 -1.8 15-9 8-13 3-7 15-15 6-4 4W
Hawks 22 25 0.468 117.4 118.7 -1.3 8-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 5-5 2W
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Hornets 18 28 0.391 116 115.5 0.5 8-13 10-15 6-4 13-19 5-5 2W
Nets 12 32 0.273 107.9 115.1 -7.2 6-17 6-15 3-9 9-19 1-9 5L
Pacers 11 35 0.239 110.1 118.2 -8.1 8-16 3-19 2-8 7-23 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 34 0.227 112.2 123.1 -10.9 6-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 1-9 9L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 10 0.787 120.8 107.9 12.9 20-5 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2L
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Spurs 31 15 0.674 117.4 112.4 5 16-6 15-9 7-3 18-13 6-4 1L
Rockets 27 16 0.628 116.9 110.8 6.1 15-3 12-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 27 17 0.614 116 116.2 -0.2 12-8 15-9 4-6 20-12 4-6 1W
Suns 27 19 0.587 114.2 111.8 2.4 14-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 27 19 0.587 119.2 115 4.2 15-8 12-11 4-5 14-14 4-6 5L
Warriors 26 21 0.553 116.7 113.5 3.2 17-7 9-14 5-3 16-13 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 23 23 0.5 116.1 117.8 -1.7 13-11 10-12 4-4 18-14 7-3 1L
Clippers 21 24 0.467 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 2W
Grizzlies 18 25 0.419 115.5 116.6 -1.1 10-13 8-12 5-4 14-14 3-7 2L
Mavericks 19 27 0.413 114.3 116.5 -2.2 14-12 5-15 3-6 11-19 6-4 1L
Jazz 15 31 0.326 119 127.8 -8.8 10-14 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 2L
Kings 12 35 0.255 111 121.2 -10.2 9-16 3-19 2-7 8-25 4-6 5L
Pelicans 12 36 0.25 114.8 121.5 -6.7 7-19 5-17 5-7 6-25 4-6 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 10 0.787 120.8 107.9 12.9 20-5 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2L
Pistons 33 11 0.75 117.4 110.1 7.3 19-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 1W
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Spurs 31 15 0.674 117.4 112.4 5 16-6 15-9 7-3 18-13 6-4 1L
Rockets 27 16 0.628 116.9 110.8 6.1 15-3 12-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Celtics 28 17 0.622 116.9 110.3 6.6 13-7 15-10 7-4 21-11 5-5 1L
Lakers 27 17 0.614 116 116.2 -0.2 12-8 15-9 4-6 20-12 4-6 1W
Raptors 29 19 0.604 114 111.9 2.1 13-10 16-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 4W
Knicks 27 18 0.6 117.8 113.7 4.1 17-6 10-12 7-3 20-11 4-6 2W
Timberwolves 27 19 0.587 119.2 115 4.2 15-8 12-11 4-5 14-14 4-6 5L
Suns 27 19 0.587 114.2 111.8 2.4 14-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Cavaliers 27 20 0.574 119.1 116.9 2.2 15-11 12-9 7-3 18-13 7-3 3W
Warriors 26 21 0.553 116.7 113.5 3.2 17-7 9-14 5-3 16-13 7-3 1W
76ers 24 20 0.545 116.6 115.5 1.1 12-13 12-7 8-5 18-16 5-5 1L
Heat 25 22 0.532 119.7 118 1.7 15-7 10-15 3-3 12-12 5-5 2W
Magic 23 21 0.523 115.4 115.5 -0.1 14-9 9-12 5-5 15-16 4-6 3L
Bulls 23 22 0.511 117.9 119.7 -1.8 15-9 8-13 3-7 15-15 6-4 4W
Trail Blazers 23 23 0.5 116.1 117.8 -1.7 13-11 10-12 4-4 18-14 7-3 1L
Hawks 22 25 0.468 117.4 118.7 -1.3 8-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 5-5 2W
Clippers 21 24 0.467 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 2W
Grizzlies 18 25 0.419 115.5 116.6 -1.1 10-13 8-12 5-4 14-14 3-7 2L
Mavericks 19 27 0.413 114.3 116.5 -2.2 14-12 5-15 3-6 11-19 6-4 1L
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Hornets 18 28 0.391 116 115.5 0.5 8-13 10-15 6-4 13-19 5-5 2W
Jazz 15 31 0.326 119 127.8 -8.8 10-14 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 2L
Nets 12 32 0.273 107.9 115.1 -7.2 6-17 6-15 3-9 9-19 1-9 5L
Kings 12 35 0.255 111 121.2 -10.2 9-16 3-19 2-7 8-25 4-6 5L
Pelicans 12 36 0.25 114.8 121.5 -6.7 7-19 5-17 5-7 6-25 4-6 2W
Pacers 11 35 0.239 110.1 118.2 -8.1 8-16 3-19 2-8 7-23 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 34 0.227 112.2 123.1 -10.9 6-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 1-9 9L
  • 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