Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Game Time | 10:30 pm EST |
Chicago Bulls Line | +5.5 |
Los Angeles Clippers Line | -5.5 |
Total | 227 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In the final game of the NBA MLK Day, the Los Angeles Clippers are hosting the Chicago Bulls, with both teams being on the second leg of a back-to-back. The Clippers have three consecutive wins following a 1-4 run, and are back home where they have been playing much better basketball. The Bulls are coming off four consecutive home defeats, and are now back on the road, where they have been significantly better.
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report: Kobe Brown is questionable, Terance Mann, PJ Tucker are out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Lonzo Ball, Torey Craig, Taylen Horton-Tucker, Adama Sanogo are questionable.
Los Angeles Clippers Form and Trends
The Los Angeles Clippers have a 23-17 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the Western Conference. The Clippers are 24-15-1 against the spread and 14-26 in over/under, while having a 14-6 home record. The Clippers are 3-0 in their last 3 games and 5-1 against the spread in their last 6. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 games.
The Clippers are coming off a 118-89 road victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. Norman Powell leads the Clippers in scoring with 23.7 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while James Harden adds 21.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and a team-high 8 assists per game.
Chicago Bulls Form and Trends
The Bulls have a 18-24 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the East. The Bulls are 20-21-1 against the spread and 20-22 in over/under, while having a 10-9 road record. The Bulls are 1-5 in their last 6 games, and 2-4 against the spread. Under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.
The Bulls are coming off a 123-125 home defeat by the Charlotte Hornets. Zach LaVine leads the Bulls in scoring with an average of 23.6 points, adding 4.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. Nikola Vucevic adds 20.6 points and a team-high 10.4 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Clippers are scoring 109.6 points per game, which is 23rd in the league. They shoot 46.8% from the field (14th) and 36.5% from beyond the arc (14th). Defensively, they are third-best in the NBA, allowing 106.6 points per game.
Offensively, the Bulls are averaging 117.6 points per game, which is the 4th-best in the NBA. Chicago shoots with 47% from the field (12th) and with 37.3% from beyond the arc (7th). Defensively, they are the second-worst team in the NBA, allowing 120.6 points per game.
The Clippers have won their last four meetings against the Bulls, having covered the spread in all of them. The Bulls are 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 meetings in LA.
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
In this Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, the Clippers are coming as -5.5 home favorites. The Clippers are rightfully favored, as they have been the better team in this matchup, and are in far better form. With both teams playing their second game in two nights, the Clippers are playing their second straight at home, while the Bulls their second straight on the road. the Clippers are the third-best covering team at home, as they are 14-6 against the spread, winning by an average of 8.6 points. I expect the Clippers to take care of business in this favorable spot, so lay the points at home with the LA Clippers.
Nick’s Free Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -5.5
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