Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25
At 10:30 ET, the Bulls (18-25) will take on the Clippers (24-17) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 5.5 and have won four straight, while the Bulls have lost five in a row.
This game can be seen on CHSN and will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
CHICAGO BULLS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Bulls +5.5
This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-111 in favor of the Bulls.
- Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.0% and knocking down 16 threes.
Can the Bulls Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
The Bulls dropped to 18-25 on the season after a 113-102 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Chicago, who entered the game as 4.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 215 points fell well short of the 236.5-point over/under line.
Chicago started strong, leading 34-22 after the 1st quarter, but a 10-0 run by Portland shifted the momentum. The Bulls were outscored 31-19 in the 2nd quarter and 34-24 in the 3rd, leaving them trailing 87-77 heading into the 4th. Portland edged Chicago 26-25 in the final quarter to seal the win.
In their 113-102 loss to the Trail Blazers, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 44.4% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Zach LaVine led the way with 27 points, adding 9 in the 1st quarter and another 10 in the 3rd.
Nikola Vucevic contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Patrick Williams added 15 points, including 8 in the final period. Williams also made 2 threes, shooting 40% from beyond the arc.
Defensively, the Bulls had a solid 1st quarter, allowing just 22 points, but struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 31 and 34 points, respectively, in their 113-102 loss to the Trail Blazers. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing 26 points. Overall, Chicago held Portland to 9 made threes on 29% shooting from beyond the arc.
Chicago sent Portland to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Bulls grabbed 28 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks in the game.
Can the Clippers Grab a Win at Home?
The Clippers improved to 24-17 on the season with a 116-102 win over the Lakers on Sunday. Playing at home, the Clippers were favored by 4.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 218 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 216.5.
After taking control early, the Clippers used a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring the Lakers 32-23. An 11-0 run extended their lead from 90-66 to 101-66, and although the Lakers edged the Clippers 25-24 in the 4th quarter, the game was already out of reach.
In their win over the Lakers, the Clippers shot 52.8% from the field, with Norman Powell leading the way with 22 points. James Harden and Ivica Zubac each added 21 points, with Zubac also grabbing 19 rebounds.
The Clippers hit 11 threes at a 36.7% rate, with Harden making 4 of his attempts from deep. Powell scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Zubac added 7 in the 4th.
The Clippers’ defense held the Lakers to 102 points on Sunday, with consistent efforts in each quarter. They gave up 26 points in the 1st, 23 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and 25 in the 4th.
Despite allowing 50% shooting, the Clippers limited the Lakers to 9 made threes on 33% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 19 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Clippers grabbed 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 5 offensive boards, and recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.