The Chicago Bulls (18-25) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (24-17) on Monday, January 20th. This game will be played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and televised on CHSN. The Clippers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bulls are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bulls. Tip-off is set for 10:30 ET.
Bulls vs Clippers
The Bulls Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Bulls fell to 18-25 on the season after a 113-102 loss to the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Chicago, who entered the game as 4.5-point favorites, couldn’t cover the spread. The total score of 215 points fell short of the 236.5-point over/under line.
Chicago started strong, leading 34-22 after the 1st quarter, but a 10-0 run by Portland shifted the momentum. The Bulls were outscored 31-19 in the 2nd quarter and 34-24 in the 3rd, leaving them trailing 87-77 going into the 4th. They couldn’t mount a comeback, losing the final quarter 26-25.
The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Clippers improved to 24-17 on the season with a 116-102 win over the Lakers on Sunday. Playing at home, the Clippers were favored by 4.5 points and covered the spread, while the total score of 218 points narrowly went over the 216.5-point line.
After taking control early, leading 64-49 at halftime, the Clippers went on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 90-66 to 101-66. The Lakers edged the Clippers 25-24 in the 4th quarter, but the game was already out of reach by then.
Bulls Offense Breakdown
The Bulls struggled offensively in their loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting just 44.4% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Zach LaVine led the way with 27 points, including 10 in the 3rd quarter, while Nikola Vucevic added 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Patrick Williams contributed 15 points, scoring 7 in the 1st quarter and 8 in the 4th. Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 12 points, with 3 coming in the final period.
Clippers Offense Breakdown
Norman Powell led the Clippers with 22 points in their 116-102 win over the Lakers, while Ivica Zubac and James Harden each added 21. Zubac also grabbed 19 rebounds, and Harden hit 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.
The Clippers shot 52.8% from the field, with 11 made threes at 36.7%. Powell scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Harden and Zubac each added 7 in the 4th.
Bulls Team Defense
Defensively, the Bulls started strong, giving up just 22 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing 31 and 34 points, respectively, in their 113-102 loss to the Trail Blazers. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up 26 points. Chicago did a solid job defending the three, holding Portland to 9 made threes on 29% shooting.
The Bulls sent the Trail Blazers to the line 25 times, where they converted 20 free throws. On the boards, Chicago collected 28 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. The Bulls also contributed 10 steals and 7 blocks in the game.
Clippers Team Defense
The Bulls started strong defensively in the 1st quarter, giving up just 22 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing 31 and 34 points, respectively, in a 113-102 loss to the Trail Blazers. Chicago did manage to limit Portland’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 9 made threes on 29% shooting.
Chicago sent Portland to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 20 attempts. The Bulls gave up 14 offensive rebounds but recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks in the game.
Bulls vs Clippers Trends
- Across their three previous road games, Chicago has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 107 points per game.
- In their last three home games, Los Angeles has averaged 109 points per game while allowing 107. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 1-1-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Clippers have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Bulls vs Clippers Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +5.5, we recommend going with the Bulls on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 227, and our model projects the Bulls and Clippers to reach a combined total of 236 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:January 20, 2025 Bulls, Clippers