| MATCHUP | Chicago Bulls | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 27-38 | 40-25 |
| Spread | +11.5 -108 | -11.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +440 | -600 |
| Total | Over 238.5 (-115) | Under 238.5 (-105) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
The Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers meet Thursday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Kings and beat the Warriors, and they play the Clippers next. The Bulls have lost 13 of their last 16 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 115.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 17.8 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 17.7 points and 2 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Timberwolves and Knicks and play the Nuggets next. The Lakers have won 16 of their last 25 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.5 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 23.5 points and 4.7 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost eight of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Lakers’ last eight games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games following an overtime win.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Bulls’ last five games.
- The Lakers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the last eight night games between the Bulls and Lakers have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last four road games against the Lakers following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Deandre Ayton ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (66.7%) this season.
- Rui Hachimura ranks 3rd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (84.0).
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (58.5%).
- The Bulls rank T28th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.6).
- The Bulls rank 3rd in the league for Q3 points per game this season (30.4).
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
LeBron James and Maxi Kleber are questionable for the Lakers. Marcus Smart is doubtful.
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Anfernee Simons, Jalen Smith, Patrick Williams, Jaden Ivey, and Zach Collins.
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
I don’t want to back the Bulls as much as the next guy, but the Lakers and big chalk isn’t a play I’m excited about. It doesn’t help that the Lakers are still banged up. The Lakers have played a lot of games close to the vest and can find themselves in tight situations in games they probably shouldn’t. The Bulls are also coming off a nice overtime win over the Warriors, which should be a confidence boost for this young team. Give me the points if forced to pick.