Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bulls vs Clippers prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Inglewood.

  • The Bulls head to Inglewood with a record of 18-25.
  • Chicago has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (8th).
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Clippers.
  • The Clippers come in at 24-17.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (14th).
  • The Clippers are coming off a 116-102 win vs. the Bulls.

Bulls vs Clippers Prediction

At 10:30 ET, the Clippers (-204) will host the Bulls (+171) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 5.5 points and have won four straight games. The Bulls, who have lost five straight, are 10th in the Eastern Conference with an 18-25 record.

TV: CHSN, O/U: 227, Inglewood, Intuit Dome

Bulls vs. Clippers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Clippers
  • Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
  • Date: Monday, January 20th
  • Betting Odds LAC -5.5, CHI +171 | LAC -204 O/U 227

Bulls Preview: Do the Bulls Have a Shot at a Win at Inglewood?

The Bulls fell to 18-25 on the season after a 113-102 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Chicago, who entered the game as -4.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 215 points was well below the O/U line of 236.5.

Chicago started strong, leading 34-22 after the 1st quarter, but a 10-0 run by Portland shifted momentum. The Blazers outscored the Bulls 31-19 in the 2nd quarter and 34-24 in the 3rd, leaving Chicago trailing 87-77 going into the 4th. Portland edged the Bulls 26-25 in the final quarter to seal the win.

In Sunday's loss to the Trail Blazers, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Zach LaVine led the way with 27 points, 10 of which came in the 3rd quarter, though he made only 2 threes, shooting 28.6% from deep.

Nikola Vucevic contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Patrick Williams added 15 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter. Williams also connected on 2 threes, shooting 40% from beyond the arc.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 4th quarters, the Bulls couldn’t contain the Trail Blazers in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 31 and 34 points, respectively, in a 113-102 loss. Chicago allowed Portland to shoot 47% from the field.

The Bulls did well defending the three, holding the Trail Blazers to 9 made threes on 29% shooting. Chicago also recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Clippers Preview: Will Los Angeles Come Through as Home Favorites?

The Bulls dropped to 18-25 after a 113-102 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Chicago, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 215 points fell well short of the 236.5-point line.

Chicago started strong, leading 34-22 after the 1st quarter, but a 10-0 run by Portland shifted the momentum. The Blazers outscored the Bulls 31-19 in the 2nd quarter and 34-24 in the 3rd, putting Chicago in a 10-point hole heading into the 4th.

In their win over the Lakers, the Clippers shot 52.8% from the field, with Norman Powell leading the way with 22 points. Ivica Zubac and James Harden each added 21 points, with Harden hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.

The Clippers made 11 threes as a team, shooting 36.7% from deep. Powell scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Zubac added 7 in the 4th.

The Clippers put together a solid defensive performance against the Lakers, holding them to 102 points on Sunday. They allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter, 23 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and 25 in the 4th. Despite the Lakers shooting 50% from the field, the Clippers limited their damage from beyond the arc, giving up just 9 threes on 33% shooting.

Los Angeles sent the Lakers to the line 19 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Clippers controlled the boards, with 27 defensive rebounds while allowing only 5 offensive boards. They also added 12 steals and 4 blocks in the win.

Bulls vs Clippers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Chicago has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-3. The team averaged 107 points per game in these games.
  • Through their last five home games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 102 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have gone 1-1-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
  • Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Bulls vs Clippers Prediction

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