The LA Clippers and Chicago Bulls meet Tuesday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Raptors and Wizards, and they play the Lakers next. The Clippers have won 13 of their last 15 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 112.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 28.2 points and 6.3 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 25.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 84.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls split with the Nets, beat the Jazz, and they play the Timberwolves next. The Bulls have won 11 of their last 19 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 19.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 17.9 points and 4.6 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The home team has won each of the Bulls’ last seven games.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last six Tuesday road games.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Tuesday road games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Clippers’ last five games at United Center.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 10 games at United Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of the Bulls’ last 13 games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Tre Jones ranks 6th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.2) this season.
- Ayo Dosunmu ranks 8th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.0%) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- James Harden has recorded 34 games with 6+ assists this season – most of any player in the league.
- Ivica Zubac ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (4.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (30.8).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.3).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.5).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (84.5%).
Bulls vs Clippers Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, and Josh Giddey. Patrick Williams is questionable.
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr., Kawhi Leonard, and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
Bulls vs Clippers Prediction
The Clippers are banged up and on the end of a back to back, which isn’t an ideal spot for an aging team. Still, I’m not sure what the Bulls have done to be favored, especially with their injury situation as well. Limited roster or not, the Clippers keep winning games. Also, the Bulls are 4-14 ATS in their last 18 games as a favorite. Eleven of those failed covers were outright losses. I’m not laying points in this spot at all. Give me the Clippers and the points.