Bulls vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 26

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 26, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Lakers (37-37) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (35-38)
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 3:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA & NBCS-CHI

The Chicago Bulls visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Los Angeles.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Bulls vs Lakers Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 35-36 against the spread, while the Lakers are 36-36 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+5.5 -115O 223.5 -115+180
Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 -105U 223.5 -115-225

Lakers vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Sunday‘s game with 59.5% confidence.

Lakers vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 52.2% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and Lakers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 82 games (+21.88 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 42 of their last 66 games (+16.70 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 away games (+13.62 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 24 away games (+13.55 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 43 games (+13.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 45 of their last 62 games (+25.73 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 51 games (+19.91 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 62 games (+16.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 73 games (+14.02 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 38 games (+12.75 Units / 30% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 35-36 (-4.7 Units / -5.85% ROI).

  • 35-38 against the Moneyline (-0.35 Units / -0.33% ROI)
  • 31-42 against the Over for game total points (-15.2 Units / -18.93% ROI)
  • 42-31 against the Under for game total points (+7.9 Units / 9.84% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 36-36 (-3.7 Units / -4.54% ROI).

  • 37-37 against the Moneyline (+7.05 Units / 7.39% ROI)
  • 35-38 against the Over for game total points (-6.8 Units / -8.35% ROI)
  • 38-35 against the Under for game total points (-0.5 Units / -0.61% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 83 games (-17.96 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 38 games (-16.55 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 33 of their last 75 games (-13.95 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 40 games (-13.50 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 82 games (-12.80 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 82 games (-32.05 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 66 games (-23.40 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 78 games (-20.70 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 87 games (-18.60 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 87 games (-17.66 Units / -17% ROI)

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

The Chicago Bulls are 47-18 (.723) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-best among NBA teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves have averaged 51.1 rebounds per game (7,765 rebounds/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th-lowest among NBA teams.

The Bulls are winless (0-11) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .120

The Bulls are 13-27 (.325) when allowing 110 or more points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .356

The Bulls are 19-6 (.760) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

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

The Los Angeles Lakers are 9-22 (.290) when losing the rebounding margin this season — eighth-worst among NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 51.9 rebounds per game (3,528 rebounds/68 games) this season — 10th-highest among NBA teams.

The Lakers are winless (0-15) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .120

The Lakers are 31-66 (.320) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .350

The Lakers are 7-27 (.206) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .276

Injury Report: Lakers vs. BullsSunday‘s Game, Mar. 26

  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is doubtful for Sunday’s (Mar. 26) game against Chicago.
  • Mo Bamba (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Bamba has a high left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Sunday’s (Mar. 26) game against Chicago.
  • D’Angelo Russell (Lakers): Russell is questionable for Sunday’s (Mar. 26) game against Chicago.
  • Justin Lewis (Bulls): Lewis tore his ACL in an offseason workout. He is out indefinitely.
  • Alex Caruso (Bulls): Caruso is questionable for Sunday’s (Mar. 26) game against the Lakers.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): The Bulls are expected to shut Ball down for the rest of the season, according to Shams Charnia of The Athletic.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): Green is out for Sunday’s (Mar. 26) game against the Lakers.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.3 second chance points per game (802 points/150 games) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Bulls have made 10.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

The Bulls have averaged 5.6 second chance points per game (1,245 points/222 games) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Bulls have made 10.5 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (261 assists/ 126 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.5

The Lakers averaged 109.5 points per game (7,887 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Lakers shot 35% from three (796/2,248) in the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 10.6 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,472 rebounds/68 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (942 blocks/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (317 blocks/75 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Bulls have averaged 7.6 steals per game (515 steals/68 games) this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 38.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,590 rebounds/68 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.4 defensive rebounds per game (5,609 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8

The Lakers have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (8,261 rebounds/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

The Lakers have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (1,123 blocks/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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