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LA Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls Preview, Head to Head, Predictions, Picks (Mar 27)

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Mar 27, 2025 at 4:01 AM EDT

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • Lakers vs. Bulls odds favor the guests from Los Angeles.
  • Bulls smashed the Lakers a few days ago, 146-115.
  • LeBron’s tip-in crushed the Pacers last night, 120-119, for the LAL.

LA Lakers are back in the saddle with a buzzer-beating win over the Pacers in Indianapolis. This can be a big win for the purple and gold, even the turning point of the season. Meanwhile, the Bulls are pushing to get into the NBA play-in.

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How to Watch

  • When: Thursday, March 27, 8 pm ET
  • Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
  • Where to Watch: Spectrum Sports Net+

NBA Odds & Lines

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
Lakers-155-3.5238.5
Bulls+135+3.5238.5

Game Preview

The Lakers won a thrilling game in Indiana, 120-119, with LeBron James tipping in the ball and the buzzer going off. This stopped a three-game losing streak for the purple and gold, refreshing them slightly and boosting their morale.

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Luka Doncic had 34 points with 7 assists and boards, hitting 6 threes in 10 attempts. Jams had a double-double with 13 points and boards, though 10 of the buckets were in the final period.

Chicago Bulls have 3 victories in a row, all of them on the road. One by one, they beat the Kings, Lakers, and the Nuggets in their most recent contest two days ago, 129-119.

Coby White was the Player of the Week, with the electric point guard averaging 30.3 points, 4 assists, and 55.6% shooting from the field. This was his second POTW in a row.

Lakers vs. Bulls Betting Trends

  • Lakers are 1-4 AGAINST THE SPREAD in the previous 5 games.
  • The TOTAL went OVER in 5 of the Lakers’ last 6 NBA games.
  • Bulls are 9-1 AGAINST THE SPREAD in the last 10 contests.
  • Chicago Bulls are 8-2 STRAIGHT UP over the previous 10 NBA games.

Lakers vs. Bulls Head to Head

On March 22, the Bulls humiliated the Lakers at the crypto.com Arena 146-115. Coby White scored 36 points.

Lakers vs. Bulls Predictions

LA Lakers are probably tired following a tough battle vs. the Pacers. The NBA moneyline favors them anyway, but we can’t bet against the Bulls, who are in solid shape right now and are well-rested as well. We pick the Bulls to defend a 5.5-point spread in this one.

  • Free NBA picks: Chicago Bulls +5.5

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