| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 27-17 | 23-22 |
| Spread | -1.5 -105 | +1.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -118 | -102 |
| Total | Over 234.5 (-115) | Under 234.5 (-105) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Monday, January 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
The LA Lakers and Chicago Bulls meet Monday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Mavericks, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Cavs next. The Lakers have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.4 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.7 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Timberwolves and Celtics, and they play the Pacers next. The Bulls have won 14 of their last 22 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Coby White is averaging 18.8 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Josh Giddey is averaging 18.8 points and 8.9 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as road favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs after winning as underdogs.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Bulls have lost 18 of their last 22 games at United Center against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have won four of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in six of the Lakers’ last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the last seven night games between the Lakers and Bulls have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Lakers’ last six games as favorites against the Bulls have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Nikola Vucevic ranks 12th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (9.1) this season.
- Coby White is one of only 13 players in the league to have made 6+ threes in consecutive games this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Marcus Smart is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- Rui Hachimura ranks 14th amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.7%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.0).
- The Bulls rank 3rd in the league for assists per game this season (29.9).
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for field goal percentage this season (49.4%).
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for free throws made per game this season (21.1).
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, and Tre Jones.
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero and Austin Reaves. Jake LaRavia is questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
This line makes no sense to me, as the Lakers have struggled with consistency since the Reaves injury and go through stretches where they can’t score. It seems like nobody believes in the Bulls, but they’ve won 14 of their last 22 games and have seen 15 of their 23 wins come at home. The Bulls have also won 6 of the last 8 games against the Lakers. The Bulls are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games as a home underdog. Ten of those 11 covers were outright wins. Give me the free bucket with the Bulls.