Bulls vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 25, 2024, 4:32 PM
  • The Lakers are -4.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
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The Chicago Bulls visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Bulls vs Lakers Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 23-21 against the spread, while the Lakers are 20-26 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+4.5 -105O 228.5 -110+165
Los Angeles Lakers -4.5 -115U 228.5 -110-200

Lakers vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Thursday‘s game with 64.8% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Bulls and Lakers, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Lakers vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.0% confidence.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 70 games (+16.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 41 of their last 65 games (+14.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 77 games (+14.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 65 games (+12.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 42 of their last 70 games (+11.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 49 games at home (+19.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 45 games at home (+15.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 45 games at home (+13.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 49 games at home (+13.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 48 games at home (+12.90 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 23-21 (-0.1 Units / -0.2% ROI).

  • 21-24 against the Moneyline (-0.55 Units / -0.87% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.44% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Under for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.44% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 20-26 (-8.65 Units / -17.06% ROI).

  • 23-23 against the Moneyline (-5.65 Units / -6.7% ROI)
  • 24-22 against the Over for game total points (-0.2 Units / -0.4% ROI)
  • 22-24 against the Under for game total points (-4.45 Units / -8.79% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 41 of their last 97 games (-28.50 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 65 games (-25.25 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 40 of their last 97 games (-22.00 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 97 games (-20.40 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Over in 39 of their last 90 games (-19.40 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 79 games (-22.90 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 28 of their last 73 games (-21.10 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 73 games (-18.95 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-18.90 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 36 of their last 82 games (-16.85 Units / -18% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Bulls are 2-12 (.143) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .220

The Bulls are 8-2 (.800) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .567

The Bulls are winless (0-10) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .167

The Bulls were 4-16 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Lakers are 10-1 (.909) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .818

The Lakers are 8-3 (.727) when forcing 10 or more steals this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .568

The Lakers were 9-24 (.273) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

The Lakers are 8-3 (.727) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .586

Injury Report: Lakers vs. BullsThursday‘s Game, Jan. 25

  • Gabe Vincent (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): Calf, Game Time Decision
  • Jarred Vanderbilt (Los Angeles Lakers): Heel, Game Time Decision
  • Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers): Hip, Game Time Decision
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out
  • Onuralp Bitim (Chicago Bulls): Illness, Game Time Decision

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (400 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls have averaged 20.6 points in the paint per game (926 points/45 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.3

The Bulls averaged 10.6 second chance points per game (866 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Bulls have averaged 5.5 second chance points per game (701 points/127 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 4.3 second chance points per game (193 points/45 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers have averaged 10.3 second chance points per game (463 points/45 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Lakers have averaged 17.4 fast break points per game (783 points/45 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.2

The Lakers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (304 assists/ 149 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,958 rebounds/82 games) last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls stole the ball 644 times last season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (350 steals/45 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Bulls averaged 7.9 steals per game (644 steals/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,665 rebounds/45 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Lakers have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (4,781 rebounds/127 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (250 blocks/45 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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