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Chicago Bulls vs. LA Lakers Preview, Head to Head, Predictions, Picks (Mar 22)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Mar 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM EDT
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Bulls vs. Lakers game won’t see many players on both sides due to injuries.
- LeBron James is still out for the LAL.
- Chicago Bulls will play their 5th consecutive road game.
This matchup comes at a bad time for both of these teams. On one side, Giddey and Ball won’t play; on the other, James, Reaves, and Hachimura. This will be all about adjusting.
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How to Watch
- When: Saturday, March 22, 9:30 pm ET
- Where: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
- Where to Watch: Spectrum Sports Net+
NBA Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Lakers | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Game Preview
The Bulls are in a tough spot, cruising throughout the Western Conference and meeting tough rivals. They have two wins and two defeats so far, losing to the Rockets and Suns while beating the Jazz and the Kings in the most recent encounter, 128-116.
Hats off to Cobe White for his 35 points in this event, but we need to mention the veteran Kevin Huerter, who had 25 buckets, and Nikola Vucevic’s double-double with 24 points and 14 boards, plus his 8 assists.
BRONNY JAMES CUTS IT TO SINGLE DIGITS!!
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2025
LeBron and the Lakers bench loving it 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/cTjguHDnNZ
Following three home wins, the shorthanded Lakers lost to the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-89. They were constantly on the back foot, being hammered against by Giannis and the boys.
However, Nobody hoped for anything better because pretty much the whole starting lineup didn’t play – Luka, James, Reaves, and Hachimura. Doncic should be in the lineup tonight, Reaves and Hachimura are questionable. Though, Bronny James will be available for sure.
Bulls vs. Lakers Betting Trends
- Bulls are 6-2 Straight UP in the past 8 games.
- Bulls are 5-1 ATS in the previous 6 road games.
- Total went OVER in the previous six Lakers vs. Bulls games.
- Lakers are 9-1 straight up at home in the recent 10 matches.
Bulls vs. Lakers Head to Head
This is the first meeting between Chicago and the LAL in this NBA season.
Bulls vs. Lakers Predictions
It will be a tough one for both units. However,we side with the Lakers to win because of Luka’s return and the possibility that either Reaves or Hachimura might play, too.
- Free NBA picks: Lakers win
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