Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/23

Looking to win big? The Lakers and Bulls face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Bulls are hosting the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. In this non-conference matchup, the Lakers are the betting favorite against the Bulls. The over/under for the game is 225 points.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Bulls +4

This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-110 in favor of the Lakers.
• Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists.
• From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.2% and knocking down 11 threes.

Will Los Angeles Come Through as Road Favorites?

As they prepare to take on the Bulls, the Lakers are 15-12 overall and are looking to snap their two game losing skid. In the Western Conference, the Lakers are in 8th place and are currently 3rd in the Pacific division.

So far, Los Angeles’ ATS record is below .500 at 11-16. In their last four road games, Los Angeles has been unable to cover the spread, and they hold an ATS record of 5-9 on the road as opposed to 6-7 at home.

In their latest game, the Lakers offense put up 109 points against the Knicks. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.4% and made 13 threes. So far this season, the Lakers offense has looked to push the pace, averaging 100.6 possessions per contest. For the season, they are 26th in field goal attempts per game and their season field goal percentage is 48%.

So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 14 in the league at 113.5 points per contest.

Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 13.7 turnovers per game, which is 19th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 12th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.5 rejections per game.

Will the Bulls Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Across their last ten games, the Bulls are 6-4 and enter today’s game vs. the Lakers with an overall record of 11-17. When playing on the road, the Bulls are 4-10 this season compared to a 7-7 record at home.

Chicago has an ATS record of .500 for the season, and they stand at 14-14 ATS. Chicago has covered the spread in five consecutive road games, while maintaining an ATS record of 7-7 on the road as opposed to 7-7 at home.

In their most recent game, the Bulls’ offense concluded with only 108 points against the 76ers. Throughout the game, they made 12/29 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 47.2%. Leading the team in scoring is DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 22.2 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Coby White also maintains a PPG average of 17.5 heading into game.

Coming into today’s game, the Bulls’ defense is giving up an average of 113.3 points per contest.

Chicago’s defense is currently forcing 11.4 turnovers per game, which is 1st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 19th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.8 rejections per game.