Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/24
At 10:30 ET, the Bulls (+165) will travel to Crypto.com Arena to take on the Lakers (-200) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 226 points.
Chicago (21-24) is 9th in the Eastern Conference, while Los Angeles (22-23) is 9th in the Western Conference. The Lakers are 5-point favorites, and the game will be shown on NBCS.
CHICAGO BULLS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Thursday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-110 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 11 threes.
Will the Bulls Find a Way to Win on the Road?
As the underdog, the Bulls have gone 8-17 straight-up and 13-12 against the spread. Today’s game marks their 5th straight game as the underdog, and they are 8-17 as the underdog this season.
Chicago’s ATS record for the season is 23-21, and they have covered the spread in their last three games. On the road, they are 9-11 ATS.
In their last game, the Bulls lost to the Suns by a score of 115-113. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, and they were 5-point underdogs going into the game.
This season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 22-22-1, and their games have averaged 222.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 226.
Overall, the Bulls are 21-24 this season, which is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 8-8 and 13-16 against other teams in the East.
Chicago’s road record this season is 7-14, and they have gone 9-11 ATS on the road. In their last 4 road games, they are 1-3 straight-up and 2-2 ATS.
So far this season, the Bulls are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 110.6 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 109.6 points per contest.
Chicago has outscored the league average in just 35.6% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Bulls are 28th in the NBA at 96.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Bulls are 24th in the league at 46%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 20th in the NBA at 36%.
So far this season, the Bulls defense has been performing well, ranking 9th in the NBA at 112.1 points allowed per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Bulls are causing 11.8 turnovers per game, ranking 5th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 18th in rejections, averaging 4.9 blocked shots each game.
Will Los Angeles Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
In the Western Conference standings, the Lakers are currently in 9th place with a record of 22-23. In the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place.
At home, the Lakers are 16-8 this season, and they are favored by 5 points against the Bulls. As the favorite, the Lakers have a record of 17-9 this season, and they are 11-15 ATS as the favorite.
On average, the Lakers’ games have finished with 230.6 points this season, and their O/U record is 24-21. In their last three games, the Lakers’ games have gone over the posted O/U lines.
In their last game, the Lakers lost to the Clippers by a score of 127-116. The O/U line for that game was 235.5, and the Lakers were 9.5-point underdogs going into the game.
In non-conference games, the Lakers are 5-8 compared to 17-15 against Western Conference opponents. On the road, the Lakers are 6-15 straight up and 8-13 ATS.
So far this season, the Lakers are 17th in scoring at 114.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 115.7 points per game.
When it comes to pace, the Lakers are 7th in the NBA at 100.5 possessions per game. This has helped them get off to a strong start in two-point field goal percentage, where they are 8th in the league at 55%.
However, the Lakers have struggled from three-point range, ranking 23rd in three-point shooting percentage. Overall, they are 28th in the NBA in three-point makes per game.
So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 17th in the league at 115.8 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Lakers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.7% and 38.0% from three-point territory.