LA Lakers (43-28) vs. Chicago Bulls (32-40)
March 27, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +3.5; Over/Under: 239
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The Chicago Bulls play host to the Los Angeles Lakers at the United Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Bulls vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Lakers Pick.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing it tough lately, as they had lost three in a row before they snapped out of it with a thrilling 120-119 road win over the red-hot Pacers last night. Luka Doncic led the team with 34 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, Austin Reaves added 24 points with five assists, while Rui Hachimura chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Lakers shot 51 percent from the field and 17 of 38 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 40 points in the second quarter to open a 17-point lead. However, they allowed the Pacers back into the contest and trailed late in the fourth quarter, before LeBron James saved the day with a clutch outback layup off his own shot to steal the game at the buzzer.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in red-hot form as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall, and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after routing the Nuggets in a 129-119 road win on Monday. Coby White led the team with 37 points on 11 of 22 shooting, Josh Giddey tallied 26 points with seven rebounds and nine assists, while Jalen Smith and Dalen Terry chipped in with 14 points each. As a team, the Bulls shot 49 percent from the field and 17 of 39 from the 3-point line as they battled with the Nuggets in a close contest until the fourth quarter. They went on a ferocious 28-12 run to pull away and earn the upset win on the road. The Bulls will meet the Mavericks after this game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bulls have won each of their last four games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as road favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight Thursday games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites following a win.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last seven games between the Lakers and Bulls have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Lakers’ last nine night games have gone OVER the total points line.
Bulls vs Lakers Prediction
The Lakers could be short-handed for this one, with Austin Reaves listed as day-to-day, while the Bulls are keeping eyes on Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic, and Josh Giddey, who are all questionable for this one. These teams met just a few days ago, and it was the Bulls who romped their way to a 146-115 road win behind big games from Coby White and Matas Buzelis, who combined for 67 points. Josh Giddey racked up a triple-double.
The Lakers will be keen to respond with a better performance in this one, but they are playing their second game of a back-to-back set. The Bulls should be well-rested, as they haven’t played since their upset win over the Nuggets on Monday. This is definitely a game where I would have to check the lineups before tip-off, but I will stick with the Bulls if Giddey and Vucevic suit up.
