by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Thursday, March 27, 2025
Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
Where to Watch: CHSN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Lakers -3.5, Bulls +3.5; Over/Under: 239 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Lakers -3.5, Bulls +3.5; Over/Under: 239 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Lakers -3.5, Bulls +3.5; Over/Under: 239 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Lakers: 43-28 (1st place, Pacific Division)
Chicago Bulls: 32-40 (5th place, Central Division)
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Recent Form
Los Angeles Lakers: 3-7 last 10
Chicago Bulls: 8-2 last 10
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Preview and Analysis
The Lakers are entering this game with a 43-28 record overall this season and they are 15-19 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game losing streak with losses coming against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Chicago Bulls, and the Orlando Magic, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Indiana Pacers still to be played on Wednesday night. In their game against the Magic, Luka Dončić led the team in points in that game with 32 while LeBron James was next on the team with 24 points. LeBron James and Luka Dončić each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Dorian Finney-Smith and Luka Dončić each led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 46.3% from the field, 31.3% from 3-point range, and 78.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 39-31-1 this season and their O/U record is 35-36.
The Bulls are entering this game with a 32-40 record overall this season and they are 13-22 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Denver Nuggets. Coby White led the team in points in that game with 37 while Josh Giddey was next on the team with 26 points. Josh Giddey led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Jalen Smith led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 49.5% from the field, 43.6% from 3-point range, and 84.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 119.7 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 37-33-2 this season and their O/U record is 37-35.
Lakers vs Bulls Prediction
The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 3.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lakers have looked really good in their games this season with their 43-28 record overall which has them in the top half of the West and in a playoff spot. They haven't been a good road team though with their 15-19 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Bulls haven't looked good in their games this season with their 32-40 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the East, but that record also has them in a play-in spot and still fighting to make the playoffs. They have looked terrible on their home court though with their 13-22 home record this season. The Bulls have looked really good lately as they have been getting very hot, going 8-2 in their last 10 games and coming into this one with 3 wins in a row now. They are also catching the Lakers in a terrible situation here since the Lakers are playing this game on a back-to-back and have a tougher game against the Pacers on Wednesday night. The Lakers haven't looked great lately either, going 3-7 in their last 10 games and losing 3 games in a row now. As bad as the Lakers have been lately, they still have a lot more talent as they have been getting healthier now, and they are going to be looking to bounce back and stop the bleeding. The Bulls have looked a lot better lately, but this is still a much better Lakers team that is going to bring their best effort as they will be desperate for a win. The Bulls also beat the Lakers in LA just a few days ago so the Lakers are going to have some extra motivation too. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game.
Lakers Bulls Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Thursday, March 27, 2025 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Lakers 122 Bulls 108.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Lakers: 46-32 ATS versus poor defensive teams - allowing 116+ points/game. 11-6 1H ATS revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more. 23-16 1H ATS when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%). 30-9 OVER when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%). 49-30 OVER versus poor defensive teams - allowing 116+ points/game.
Chicago Bulls: 4-9 ATS at home against Pacific division opponents. 5-9 ATS at home after playing 3 consecutive road games. 15-23 1H ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%). 21-8 OVER against Pacific division opponents. 59-28 OVER in non-conference games.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers: L. James (SF) Day To Day - Groin. R. Hachimura (PF) Day To Day - Knee. M. Kleber (PF) Out - Foot.
Chicago Bulls: L. Ball (PG) Out - Wrist. T. Jones (PG) Out - Foot. A. Dosunmu (SG) Out For Season - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
"We look tired. I don't know what contributes to that. We weren't able to sustain the level of intensity that we started the game with." - JJ Redick after his team’s loss against the Magic in their game on Monday.
“I just told them. ‘Listen, we’ve got to be who we’ve been all year. Just get out. Let’s run, move the ball, share it like you guys have done. The defense will tell you what to do.’ I thought after that we really got out and ran. I thought we did a good job in that fourth quarter maintaining that pace.” - Billy Donovan after his team’s win against the Nuggets in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Luka Doncic
SG Austin Reaves
SF Rui Hachimura
PF LeBron James
C Jaxson Hayes
Chicago Bulls
PG Josh Giddey
SG Kevin Huerter
SF Coby White
PF Matas Buzelis
C Nikola Vucevic
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: L. Dončić (27.7)
APG: L. James (8.4)
Reb/G: L. Dončić (8.5)
Chicago Bulls
PPG: C. White (20.3)
APG: J. Giddey (6.9)
Reb/G: N. Vučević (10.1)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Lakers: JJ Redick (1st season)
Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (5th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
