Chicago Bulls (32-40) vs Los Angeles Lakers (44-28)
Game Info: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 8:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls +3.5 -- Over/Under: 240 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CHSN
The LA Lakers and Chicago Bulls meet on Thursday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a LA Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a LA Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Magic, beat the Pacers, and they play the Grizzlies, Rockets, and Warriors next. The Lakers have split their last eight games, but they’re coming off a last-second win last night.
The LA Lakers are averaging 112.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.2 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.9 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Luka Doncic is averaging 27.2 points and 8.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer, and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Nuggets and Lakers, and they play the Mavs, Thunder, and Raptors next. The Bulls have won eight of their last 10 games and have moved into the ninth seed in the East.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.6 points and 10.1 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 20 points and 4.4 assists. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer, and Zach Collins is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Bulls' last three games.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Bulls have lost 12 of their last 13 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight Thursday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games after winning as underdogs.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 13 home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls' last six night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Lakers' last nine games as favorites against the Bulls have gone OVER the total points line.
LA Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Ayo Dosunmu, Tre Jones, and E.J. Liddell. Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic, and Josh Giddey are questionable.
The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber.
LA Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The LA Lakers are going to be favored for obvious reasons, as they’re supposed to be the better team, and they’re a public side, so their lines are often inflated. However, the Lakers played last night and are coming off an emotional last-second victory, so it will be interesting to see how they respond to the quick turnaround. The Bulls keep getting disrespected by oddsmakers, and they’re 8-2 SU and 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Bulls have outright won six of their last eight games as an underdog. The Bulls also just beat the Lakers on the road a few days ago by 31 points. We’ve been on the Bulls a lot during this winning stretch, and there’s no reason to turn back now. Give me the Bulls and the points.
Randy’s Pick Chicago Bulls +3.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
