The Los Angeles Lakers (44-28) travel to face off against the Chicago Bulls (32-40) on Thursday, March 27th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on SN-LA. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Lakers vs Bulls

The Lakers Are Coming Off A Win

The Lakers improved to 44-28 after a narrow 120-119 win over the Pacers on Wednesday. Los Angeles was favored by 1.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just one. The game’s total score of 239 points went over the pre-game line of 234.5.

Los Angeles went on an 18-0 run early, turning a 33-28 deficit into a 51-33 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Indiana 40-22, but the Pacers fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 37-27. The Lakers entered the final period with a 95-92 lead and held on, despite being outscored 27-25 in the 4th.

The Bulls Are Coming Off A Win

The Bulls improved to 32-40 on the season with a 129-119 win over the Nuggets on Monday. Chicago, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 248 points exceeded the O/U line of 238.5 by 9.5 points.

After falling behind 35-27 in the 1st quarter and allowing a 10-0 run, the Bulls responded by outscoring the Nuggets 38-30 in the 2nd quarter. The teams were tied at 95 heading into the 4th, where Chicago pulled away, outscoring Denver 34-24 to seal the win.

Lakers Offense Breakdown

Luka Dončić led the Lakers to a win over the Pacers, hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip and finishing with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Austin Reaves added 24 points, with 15 coming in the 2nd quarter, and Rui Hachimura was perfect from deep, hitting all 4 of his attempts.

The Lakers made 17 threes, shooting 44.7% from beyond the arc and 51.9% overall. LeBron James scored 10 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Jaxson Hayes contributed 13 points, including 6 in the opening period.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Coby White led the Bulls to a 129-119 win over the Nuggets, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip and finishing with 37 points. Chicago connected on 17 threes, shooting 43.6% from deep and 49.5% overall from the field.

Josh Giddey added 26 points, 10 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Jalen Smith and Dalen Terry each contributed 14 points, with Terry scoring 8 in the final period.

Lakers Team Defense

Defensively, the Lakers had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Pacers to 22 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 37. Overall, they allowed 119 points on 50% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Lakers gave up 15 threes on 41% shooting. They sent the Pacers to the line 19 times, where Indiana made 16 free throws. The Lakers finished with 35 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 blocks.

Bulls Team Defense

Defensively, the Lakers had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 22 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 37 points. Overall, they allowed 119 points on 50% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Lakers gave up 15 threes on 41% shooting. They sent the Pacers to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Lakers also recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks.

Lakers vs Bulls Trends

• Across the Lakers last ten road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 4-6 straight-up.
• The Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
• The last ten games that Chicago was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 6-4 straight up.
• Although the Lakers have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.

Lakers vs Bulls Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Lakers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 136-115. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Lakers at -3.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 238.5 and our model has the Lakers and Bulls finishing with a combined 251 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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