LA Clippers vs Chicago Bulls Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 31

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 31, 2022, 11:44 AM
  • The Bulls (39-21) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Clippers (30-31)
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 8:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CHI+ & BSSC

The LA Clippers visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Chicago.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are against the spread, while the Bulls are against the spread.

The Clippers vs Bulls Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.


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Clippers vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
LA Clippers+3.5 -110O 222.5 -110135
Chicago Bulls -3.5 -110U 222.5 -110-160

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone:

  • Away Spread Record against the Spread (Away Spread Units Units / Away Spread ROI ROI)
  • Away Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Away ML Units Units / Away ML ROI ROI)
  • Away Record Over against the Over for game total points (Away Over Units Units / Away Over ROI ROI)
  • Away Under Record against the Under for game total points (Away Under Units Units / Away Under ROI ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 4Q Spread in 22 of their last 32 away games (+15.38 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Team Total Under in 46 of their last 76 games (+13.58 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 42 games (+11.61 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 42 games (+10.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 away games (+10.04 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 73 games (-25.75 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 76 games (-25.08 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 73 games (-19.13 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 73 games (-19.06 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 74 games (-14.28 Units / -18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone:

  • Home Spread Record against the Spread (Home Spread Units Units / Home Spread ROI ROI)
  • Home Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Home ML Units Units / Home ML ROI ROI)
  • Home Over Record against the Over for game total points (Home Over Units Units / Home Over ROI ROI)
  • Home Under Record against the Under for game total points (Home Under Units Units / Home Under ROI ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 22 games (+15.80 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 36 games at home (+15.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 68 games (+13.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 22 games (+12.53 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 20 games (+11.60 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 68 games (-20.14 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 76 games (-19.33 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 3Q Spread in 25 of their last 65 games (-16.55 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 67 games (-16.14 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 23 of their last 59 games (-15.30 Units / -24% ROI)

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LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Clippers are 17-5 (.773) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .570

The Clippers were 20-2 (.909) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .782

The Clippers were 38-9 (.809) when scoring 110 or more points last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .677

The Clippers were 29-12 (.707) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

The Bulls are 15-5 (.750) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .524

The Bulls are 17-2 (.895) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .769

The Bulls are 9-5 (.643) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .514

Injury Report: Bulls vs. ClippersThursday‘s Game, Mar. 31

  • Zach LaVine (Bulls): LaVine is probable for Thursday’s (Mar. 31) game against the Clippers.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): The Bullls announced that Ball will undergo surgery on his left knee and is expected to return in 6-8 weeks.
  • Norman Powell (Clippers): The Clippers announced that Powell is out indefinitely.
  • Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): Leonard is ahead of schedule on his ACL rehab and could return this season yet, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
  • Jason Preston (Clippers): Preston had right foot surgery and is expected to miss a significant part of the season, according to Adrian Wojnarowksi of ESPN.
  • Brandon Boston Jr. (Clippers): Boston Jr. is out for Thursday’s (Mar. 31) game against Chicago.
  • Jay Scrubb (Clippers): Scrubb will undergo season-ending surgery, according to Law Murray of The Athletic.

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers averaged 0.56 points per possession (4,058 points/7,582 possessions) in the second half last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.52

The Clippers have 18.8 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 20.8

The Clippers shot 41% from three (512/1,253) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls are shooting 39% from three (502/1,295) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Bulls have 18.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.4

The Bulls are shooting 40% from three (258/641) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Bulls have averaged 0.55 points per possession (4,780 points/9,111 possessions) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.52

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers averaged 4.1 blocks per game (295 blocks/72 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Clippers have 352 steals this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Clippers have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (233 blocks/55 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 6.7 steals per game (482 steals/72 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (247 blocks/58 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls averaged 4.2 blocks per game (304 blocks/72 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Bulls have averaged 6.7 steals per game (390 steals/58 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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