Bulls vs. Lakers Prediction & Odds
The tenth-seeded Chicago Bulls travel to Los Angeles to take on the 8th-seeded Lakers Sunday afternoon at 3:30 PM ET. Can the Lakers cover the 4.5-point spread as home favorites?
The Chicago Bulls are 35-38 on the season. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Bulls are 35-35-3 ATS on the year.
The Los Angeles Lakers are 37-37 on the season. They’re 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Lakers are 36-37-1 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
563 Chicago Bulls (+4.5) at 564 Los Angeles Lakers (-4.5); O/U 226
3:30 PM ET, Sunday, March 26, 2023
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Bulls vs. Lakers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing the Lakers -4.5 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Chicago Bulls DFS Spin
Bulls small forward DeMar DeRozan missed Chicago’s last game with a right quad strain, but he’s probable to play in Sunday’s tilt with the Lakers. DeRozan is the Bulls’ leading scorer this season at 25.1 points per game. He could provide some ancillary DFS value as well as he’s posting 5 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 1 steal, and 6.4 made free throws per game.
If you’re looking for a sleeper at point guard, consider Chicago’s Coby White. White is averaging 16.8 points, 5 assists, and 3 made three-pointers per game in his last four contests and he could see some additional minutes if Bulls guard Alex Caruso is limited due to a foot injury on Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
Lakers star forward LeBron James has been upgraded from out to doubtful for Sunday’s clash with the Bulls. James is the Lakers leading scorer this season with 29.5 points per game. Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell missed L.A.’s last game with right hip soreness and he’s officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Chicago.
Los Angeles shooting guard Austin Reaves is making some waves this season. The second-year man out of Oklahoma is averaging 17.8 points and 5.9 assists per contest in 12 games this month and he’s recorded at least 15 points in 10 of his last 15 games. Reaves should be in consideration for your DFS lineup, especially if he’s still available at a discount this weekend.
Bulls vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends
Chicago is 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 day of rest.
Chicago is 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a losing straight-up record.
Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games.
Los Angeles is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Bulls vs. Lakers NBA Prediction
The Lakers have been solid at home against poor road teams. Los Angeles is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games against a team with a road winning percentage less than .400. The Lakers are also 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games against a team with a losing road record. And finally, Los Angeles is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. Even without LeBron James, I think L.A. will be able to generate enough offense to win this game by two possessions or more. I’ll lay the points with the Lakers at home.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: LOS ANGELES LAKERS -4.5
