Jim Feist - Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls

NBA Underdog of the Week - Thursday

Handicapper
Jim Feist
League
NBA
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls
Release Date
03/27/2025 12:45 AM
Event Date
03/27/2025 08:10 PM
Bet Type
Point Spread
Pick
Chicago Bulls +3.5 (-110) (BetMGM)
Outcome
Win
Analysis
The Los Angeles Lakers (44-28) are set to face the Chicago Bulls (32-40) on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. The Lakers are looking to rebound after a 146-115 loss to the Bulls on March 22. In that game, Luka Doncic led Los Angeles with 34 points, while Coby White paced Chicago with 37 points. The Lakers coming off a last second win on Wednesday over the Pacers, 120-119. Lebron James rebounded the ball and followed up with the game winner as time expired for the win. Now they play the 2nd of a back to back spot here tonight in Chicago. Lakers average 112.7 ppg (19th) while the Bulls averagee 117.3 ppg (6th). Lakers: LeBron James (groin) and Rui Hachimura (knee) are listed as day-to-day. Bulls: Lonzo Ball (wrist) is questionable; Tre Jones (foot) is out. This matchup features the Lakers' balanced attack against the Bulls' high-scoring offense. Key factors include the health of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura for Los Angeles, and the potential return of Lonzo Ball for Chicago. Have to also consider the Lakers are stars are older and these 2nd of back-to-back spots are tough. I'm taking the Bulls plus the points at home.

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