The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Chicago Bulls at the Intuit Dome on Friday night. Here’s a Clippers vs. Bulls prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs. Bulls pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls have been in decent form over the past week or so, as they’ve split their last six games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting trampled by the Lakers in a 142-130 road defeat last night. Josh Giddey led the team with 27 points, eight rebounds and 15 assists; Matas Buzelis added 22 points, while Tre Jones chipped in with 18 points and six assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 54 percent from the field and 15 of 36 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Lakers despite leaking 41 points in the second quarter, but they just couldn’t slow down the Lakers’ Luka Doncic, who torched them for 51 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in a groove lately, as they’ve won six of their last seven games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the Timberwolves in a 153-128 win on Wednesday. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 45 points, five rebounds and five assists on 15 of 20 shooting; Bennedict Mathurin added 22 points off the bench, while Darius Garland tallied 21 points with six assists. As a team, the Clippers shot a sizzling 63 percent from the field and 19 of 37 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 38 points in the first quarter to jump out to a double-digit lead before they exploded for 44 points in the fourth quarter to cap off one of their best wins of the season.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 14 Friday games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have won 14 of their last 15 home games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last nine games following a win.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last five games on the road as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Clippers have lost five of their last seven games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Clippers following a loss.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Clippers’ last eight games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Bulls’ last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kris Dunn has recorded 3+ steals in two consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Derrick Jones Jr. has recorded 3+ steals in two consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey has recorded 8+ assists in six consecutive appearances—equaling the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Matas Buzelis is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.6).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (83.2%).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.3).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.6).
Clippers vs Bulls Prediction
The Bulls are still missing Jaden Ivey, Zach Collins, Anfernee Simons, Collin Sexton, Patrick Williams and Isaac Okoro, while the Clippers have ruled out John Collins, Darius Garland and Bradley Beal. These teams last met on Jan 20, where the Bulls smashed the Clippers by 138-110 at the United Center. A lot has changed since that meeting and I expect we’ll see a different result here. The Clippers are clear favorites, especially after putting on 153 points in their big win on Wednesday and I think they get their revenge with a comfortable win and cover at home in this spot.