The Los Angeles Clippers (18-8) visit the Chicago Bulls (10-14) Friday at United Center for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Clippers-Bulls NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Clippers at Bulls: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Clippers -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Bulls +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
- Against the spread/ATS: Clippers -6.5 (-115) | Bulls +6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Clippers at Bulls: Key injuries
Pelicans
- SF Paul George (toe) out
Bulls
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (quadriceps) doubtful
- SF Chandler Hutchison (personal) out
- PF Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) out
- SF Otto Porter Jr. (back) out
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Clippers at Bulls: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Clippers 116, Bulls 108
Money line (ML)
The CLIPPERS (-275) are a good bet on the money line despite less than ideal odds. The Bulls have lost six of their last nine games and struggle to stay competitive against top-notch teams.
Los Angeles, on the other hand, has won 12 of its last 16 games. Considering the talent differential, this game shouldn’t be all that close. Take the Clippers to win and win easily Friday night.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The CLIPPERS -6.5 (-115) are three-basket favorites. Los Angeles hasn’t covered the spread in four of its last five games, but it’s not like Chicago has been great in that area, either. The Bulls failed to cover the spread in six of their last nine games.
The Bulls will also be without several important players once again. They don’t have the depth or the defenders to stop the Clippers and this could easily be a double-digit victory for Los Angeles. Take the Clippers to win by at least 7 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 228.5 (-110) is the smart play here as the Clippers have a top-five scoring defense on the season. They are allowing just 108.0 points per game this season and they are the best defensive rebounding team in the NBA.
While the Bulls have a top-five scoring offense themselves, look for them to struggle against this long and versatile defense. Take the Under in Chicago as the Bulls could struggle to get to 110 or more points in this game.
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