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Chicago Bulls (18-24) vs. LA Clippers (23-17)
January 20, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers -5.5; Over/Under: 229.5
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The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Chicago Bulls at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have been in a slump lately, as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall. The Bulls will be hoping to arrest a five-game losing streak after getting beaten by the Trail Blazers in a 113-102 loss last night. Zach LaVine led the team with 27 points and five assists on 10 of 21 shooting, Nikola Vucevic added 17 points with 11 rebounds and seven assists, while Patrick Williams chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Bulls shot 44 percent from the field and eight of 29 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 34 points in the first quarter to take an early 15-point lead. It didn’t last long at all, as they could never recover once the Trail Blazers dominated the third quarter to take the lead for good. Josh Giddey had a night to forget as he finished scoreless on zero of two shooting in 29 minutes of action. The Bulls will face the Warriors following this one.
Los Angeles Clippers
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers are starting to heat up again as they are now gunning for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the Lakers in a 116-102 win last night. Norman Powell led the team with 22 points on nine of 17 shooting, Ivica Zubac added 21 points with 19 rebounds and three blocks, James Harden added 19 points with 12 assists while Kawhi Leonard chipped in with 19 points on nine of 13 shooting. As a team, the Clippers shot 52 percent from the field and 11 of 30 from the 3-point line. The Clippers hit the ground running with 64 points in the first half to take the early double-digit lead, which they maintained right till the end. No bench player scored more than eight points, but they weren’t required with the starters dominating from the start. The Clippers will meet the Celtics, Wizards, Bucks, and Suns after this game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 13 home games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Clippers’ last nine games at Intuit Dome.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Clippers have lost five of their last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Bulls’ last 11 night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Clippers’ last eight home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.2).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (52.3).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.2).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.2).
Clippers vs Bulls Prediction
The Bulls are still missing Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig, but they could have Lonzo Ball back in the lineup after he was rested last night. The Clippers could decide to rest Kawhi Leonard so that he doesn’t have to play two games in two nights. Be sure to check the lineups before tipoff, but I have been impressed with the Clippers’ progress over their past three games. I think they can keep it going with another win and cover at this modest line at home.