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LA Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls Preview, Odds, Predictions (Jan 26)

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Jan 26, 2026 at 4:27 AM EST

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • Lakers vs. Bulls odds favor the Lakers by 1.5 points.
  • The Chicago Bulls have 4 wins in a row.
  • TOTAL went UNDER in 4 of the last 5 games.

The in-form Bulls host the Lakers, who have been on the road for quite some time. This will be their fourth consecutive event playing away from LA.

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How to Watch

  • When: Monday, January 26, 8 pm ET
  • Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
  • How to Watch: Spectrum Sports Net, CHSN

Lakers vs. Bulls Odds

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
Lakers-120-1.5237.5
Bull-105+1.5237.5

Game Preview

The Lakers beat the Nuggets on the road, 115-107, then lost to the Clippers, 112-104, and after that bounced back with a triumph over the Mavericks, 116-110. The 4th quarter of that game saw the LAL outscore the Mavs 37-23 to rally and win.

As for the efficiency of their matches, 4 of the last 5 went UNDER, suggesting that the Lakers play a bit tougher basketball than earlier this season.

Chicago has 4 wins in a row. After beating the Nets, Clippers and the Timberwolves (on the road), they managed to defeat the Boston Celtics at the United Center 114-111.

It was an extraordinary night for Bulls fans who first witnessed Derrick Rose’s jersey retirement, then Kevin Huerter’s late three-pointer that sealed their triumph.

Lakers vs. Bulls Betting Trends

  • 4 of the last 5 games have ended UNDER.
  • Luka is the No.1 scorer in the NBA, 33.4 points per game.
  • The Bulls are 5-1 SU in the last 6 events.
  • Chicago has won the past 5 home contests.

Lakers vs. Bulls Head to Head

This is the first game of the year, yet in the previous season, the Bulls won both times.

Lakers vs. Bulls Predictions

The Lakers are playing well, but the Bulls are excellent too, plus they have the home-court edge. In this case, we strongly believe this advantage will be vital and that the Bulls will triumph.

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