The Los Angeles Lakers play the Chicago Bulls on Monday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! 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 on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 10:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on NBA TV, Spectrum SportsNet and NBC Sports Chicago.
Los Angeles (8-6) is coming off a win against the San Antonio Spurs Sunday, so it will be the second night in a row L.A. takes the floor. The same applies to the Bulls. Chicago (9-4) topped the L.A. Clippers Sunday, so it’s another game in Staples Center for the squad.
Former Laker Alex Caruso is making his return to the city for the first time since leaving for Chicago during free agency, so that will be a key storyline to watch for.
Bulls at Lakers notable injuries:
The Lakers have yet to submit an official injury report. LeBron James is reportedly returning soon, but there’s no clear timetable yet. Trevor Ariza, Kendrick Nunn and Austin Reaves will likely be ruled out.
For Chicago, second-year forward Patrick Williams is out for the foreseeable future with a wrist injury. Nikola Vucevic, the team’s star center, is out due to health and safety protocols. Coby White could make his season debut off the bench.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Bulls -1.5
- Money line: Bulls -125 / Lakers +102
- Over-under: 216.5
Advice and prediction
If the Lakers win this game, it’ll come down to executing as it did against the Miami Heat. Los Angeles made 3s and had arguably its best defensive game all season against a premier team. It’s not yet clear if the Bulls will remain a strong team come playoff time since it is a new roster, but Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan have been great pickups so far. Chicago allows the fourth-fewest points but is last in attempted 3-pointers and 3-pointers made, though the squad is No. 7 in 3-point percentage.
It should be a close game, and the Anthony Davis-Tony Bradley matchup could be decisive. Russell Westbrook will also need to make a difference against Chicago’s defensively elite guards.
Take the Bulls minus-1.5, Bulls minus-125 and the under 216.5.
Prediction: Bulls 105, Lakers 101
Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.
Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.