Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions
The Los Angeles Lakers (15-12) visit the Chicago Bulls (11-17) Wednesday. Tip from United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Lakers vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
The Lakers have lost 3 games in a row after falling 114-109 against the New York Knicks on Monday while failing to cover as 5.5-point home favorites. F Anthony Davis led all scorers with 32 points on 14-of-22 shooting from the field and added 14 rebounds for a double-double while F LeBron James scored 25 with 11 rebounds and 11 assists for a triple-double. G Austin Reaves had 20 points and was the only other Lakers player to score in double digits.
Chicago beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-104 on Monday to cover as a 10.5-point road underdog. G Coby White scored a team-high 24 points on 9-of-17 shooting and added 8 rebounds and 9 assists. In total, 6 Bulls players scored in double figures while the team shot 47.2% from the field in the win.
Lakers at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:03 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Bulls +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -4.5 (-105) | Bulls +4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Lakers at Bulls key injuries
Lakers
- F Anthony Davis (ankle) questionable
- F/C Rui Hachimura (nose) available
- F LeBron James (calf) questionable
- F Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) probable
- G Gabe Vincent (knee) probable
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
- G Alex Caruso (ankle) probable
- F Torrey Craig (foot) out
- G Zach LaVine (foot) out
- F Patrick Williams (calf) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Lakers at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 115, Lakers 111
Moneyline
BET BULLS (+150).
The Lakers are on a 3-game losing streak and have struggled on the road this year with a 5-9 away record. The Bulls are coming off a big win on the road against the 76ers and have played their best basketball at home this season. They are 4-3 in their last 7 games playing as an underdog, while the Lakers are dealing with an array of injuries.
Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline presents better odds on the Bulls.
Over/Under
BET OVER 225.5 (-110).
The Lakers have hit the Over in 3 of their last 4 games, including their last 3 on the road, while the Bulls have hit the Over in 7 of their last 10 with a 2-1-1 Over record in their last 4 at home.
The Lakers have scored at least 110 points in 7 of their last 10 games, while the Bulls have given up at least 112 in 8 of their last 10. Expect a quick pace with rounded scoring from both sides, leading to the Over hitting.
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