Bulls vs Lakers

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls on March 29. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

The Bulls are 10-6 SU with an 8-7-1 ATS mark since that checkpoint, but just 4-4 SU and ATS at home in that span. A red-hot second quarter for Chicago, in which it scored 36 points, did most of the damage and the 118-108 final score finished just Over the number. His ability to push the ball and attack the rim has a major influence on just how fast Los Angeles plays. As mentioned, the Lakers’ identity has been defense since swapping out a ton of bodies at the deadline. Los Angeles brought a three-game winning streak into Sunday’s matchup with Chicago, but was listless on defense and watched the Bulls shoot 54% from the field, while committing 18 turnovers, which led to 34 points for Chicago off those mistakes. Los Angeles is 12-7 SU and 11-8 ATS since that remade roster took the floor on February 11, and battled hard without LeBron for the bulk of those games. Backup big Andre Drummond came in and did a great job frustrating Davis on both ends of the floor. Sunday’s matchup was played at a very slow pace, with a sudden surge from Chicago late in the first quarter/early in the second pushing the total Over. Davis has gone Under his point projection in six of his last eight outings and faces a Bulls team that does a solid job slowing down rival centers. Russell's expected back after missing two games with a banged-up hip and he’s been in and out of the Lakers’ lineup since the franchise traded for their former guard at the deadline. With James and Russell both sidelined, “The Brow” pumped up that production to 33 points on 20.6 shots per game (making 11.6). While James’ status is still up in the air tonight, Russell is expected to suit up alongside Davis in AD’s hometown.

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The Lakers have ruled out Cole Swider, Scotty Pippen Jr., Max Christie and Mo Bamba. Anthony Davis, LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell have all been upgraded to ...

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LeBron James (right foot) is questionable. Lakers: Anthony Davis (right foot) and D’Angelo Russell (right hip) are probable. We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at BetMGM.

The Chicago Bulls (36-39) return home to the United Center from a successful West Coast swing winning two of three games. Tonight's matchup is aga...

Defensively, Chicago is holding opponents to only 112.4 points per game, ranking 8th in the league. In the first meeting against the Lakers the other day, the Bulls outrebounded LA 42-38, and outran them to the tune of a 15-5 edge in fastbreak scoring. Caring also carries over to the defensive end of the floor, as each player has to actively defend the basket and be willing to do whatever is called for to make something good happen. The Lakers, on the other hand, come in averaging 116.4 points, ranking 10th in the league. But where the rubber hits the road is defensively, as Chicago is the far better team in that aspect. In any event, here are a couple of things to keep an eye on as the Bulls look to bounce back against the Lakers. Consequently, every opportunity the Bulls have left to gain ground on both Toronto and Atlanta needs to be treated as if its Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The loss was only Chicago’s third in its last 10 games, but it cost them a chance to pull even with both Toronto and Atlanta for the 8th seed in the East. Chicago continues to hold its fate in their own hands in this regard, as for including tonight, there are only seven games left to play in the regular season. When Chicago keeps the ball on the move, skipping it from player to player and aggressively cuts in and out of the paint to open paths to the basket, good things always happen. Coming into tonight, the Bulls are 21-10 whenever they record more assists than their opponents. The Chicago Bulls (36-39) return home to the United Center from a successful West Coast swing winning two of three games.