Lakers vs. Bulls Prediction, Picks and Odds

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Lakers vs. Bulls NBA game on January 26, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Lakers
129
118
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Bulls
United Center
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Lakers
35 34 35 25 129
Bulls
31 25 33 29 118
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Lakers
    >99%
  • Bulls
    <1%
Win Probability
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Lakers
35 34 35 25 129
Bulls
31 25 33 29 118
Q4 1:00 Lakers makes two point jump shot
Q4 1:10 Bulls makes two point jump shot
Q4 1:17 Lakers misses three point jump shot
Q4 1:54 Bulls misses two point jump shot
Q4 3:06 Lakers makes three point jump shot
Q4 3:27 Bulls makes three point jump shot
Q4 4:18 Lakers misses two point jump shot
Q4 4:34 Bulls misses three point jump shot
Q4 5:11 Lakers misses two point jump shot
Q4 5:25 Bulls misses three point jump shot
Play by Play
  1. Q4 00:00
    End of 4th Quarter.
  2. Q4 00:10
    Lakers turnover
  3. Q4 00:32
    Jarred Vanderbilt defensive rebound
  4. Q4 00:47
    Lachlan Olbrich defensive rebound
  5. Q4 00:49
    Lakers offensive rebound
  6. Q4 00:49
    Bulls lineup change (Lachlan Olbrich, Isaac Okoro, Dalen Terry, Julian Phillips, Jevon Carter)
  7. Q4 00:53
    Lakers personal foul
  8. Q4 00:53
    +1
    Nikola Vucevic makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    129-117
  9. Q4 00:53
    Lakers lineup change (Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Jake LaRavia)
  10. Q4 1:00
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    129-116
  11. Q4 1:10
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    127-116
  12. Q4 1:17
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  13. Q4 1:38
    Lakers personal foul
  14. Q4 1:38
    +1
    Josh Giddey makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    127-113
  15. Q4 1:38
    +1
    Josh Giddey makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    127-114
  16. Q4 1:47
    Bulls personal foul
  17. Q4 1:47
    Bulls violation
  18. Q4 1:47
    +1
    LeBron James makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    126-112
  19. Q4 1:47
    Bulls lineup change (Nikola Vucevic, Isaac Okoro, Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Josh Giddey)
  20. Q4 1:54
    Bulls misses two point jump shot
  21. Q4 2:08
    Luka Doncic misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  22. Q4 2:08
    Lakers offensive rebound
  23. Q4 2:08
    +1
    Luka Doncic makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    125-112
  24. Q4 3:06
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    122-110
  25. Q4 3:15
    Lakers 60 second timeout
  26. Q4 3:27
    +3
    Bulls makes three point jump shot
    119-110
  27. Q4 3:57
    LeBron James defensive rebound
  28. Q4 4:16
    Lakers lineup change (Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Jaxson Hayes, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James)
  29. Q4 4:18
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  30. Q4 4:34
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  31. Q4 4:52
    Bulls personal foul
  32. Q4 4:52
    +1
    Marcus Smart makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    116-107
  33. Q4 5:05
    Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
  34. Q4 5:07
    +1
    Ayo Dosunmu makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    114-107
  35. Q4 5:08
    Jalen Smith defensive rebound
  36. Q4 5:11
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  37. Q4 5:24
    Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
  38. Q4 5:25
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  39. Q4 5:42
    Bulls lineup change (Isaac Okoro, Ayo Dosunmu, Kevin Huerter, Jalen Smith, Josh Giddey)
  40. Q4 5:45
    Coby White defensive rebound
  41. Q4 5:46
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  42. Q4 6:08
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  43. Q4 6:35
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    114-104
  44. Q4 6:52
    +3
    Bulls makes three point jump shot
    112-104
  45. Q4 7:08
    Luka Doncic defensive rebound
  46. Q4 7:10
    Lakers personal foul
  47. Q4 7:10
    Jalen Smith misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  48. Q4 7:10
    Bulls lineup change (Nikola Vucevic, Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Kevin Huerter, Jalen Smith)
  49. Q4 7:25
    Rui Hachimura misses regular free throw 2 of 2
  50. Q4 7:39
    Lakers lineup change (Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James)
  51. Q4 7:58
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  52. Q4 8:05
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  53. Q4 8:05
    Bulls lineup change (Nikola Vucevic, Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Jalen Smith, Josh Giddey)
  54. Q4 8:17
    Jake LaRavia defensive rebound
  55. Q4 8:20
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  56. Q4 8:26
    Matas Buzelis defensive rebound
  57. Q4 8:27
    Jaxson Hayes offensive rebound
  58. Q4 8:38
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    111-99
  59. Q4 8:49
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    111-97
  60. Q4 9:12
    Lakers personal foul
  61. Q4 9:12
    Lakers lineup change (Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James)
  62. Q4 9:54
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  63. Q4 9:54
    Bulls personal foul
  64. Q4 10:12
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    106-96
  65. Q4 10:15
    Bulls offensive rebound
  66. Q4 10:15
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  67. Q4 10:35
    Matas Buzelis defensive rebound
  68. Q4 10:37
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  69. Q4 10:51
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    106-93
  70. Q4 10:51
    Lakers personal foul
  71. Q4 11:33
    +1
    Josh Giddey makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    104-90
  72. Q4 11:33
    +1
    Josh Giddey makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    104-91
  73. Q4 11:33
    Bulls lineup change (Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis, Coby White, Jalen Smith, Josh Giddey)
  74. Q4 11:36
    Coby White defensive rebound
  75. Q3 00:00
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  76. Q4 12:00
    Lakers lineup change (Jarred Vanderbilt, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, LeBron James)
  77. Q4 12:00
    Bulls lineup change (Nikola Vucevic, Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Jalen Smith, Josh Giddey)
  78. Q3 00:19
    Bulls personal foul
  79. Q3 00:19
    Lakers offensive rebound
  80. Q3 00:19
    +1
    Luka Doncic makes regular free throw 1 of 1
    104-89
  81. Q3 00:19
    Lakers lineup change (Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James)
  82. Q3 00:23
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  83. Q3 00:30
    Ayo Dosunmu defensive rebound
  84. Q3 00:39
    Luka Doncic defensive rebound
  85. Q3 00:55
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    103-89
  86. Q3 1:00
    Jarred Vanderbilt defensive rebound
  87. Q3 1:41
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  88. Q3 1:54
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  89. Q3 2:16
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    98-89
  90. Q3 2:41
    Josh Giddey defensive rebound
  91. Q3 2:58
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    96-87
  92. Q3 3:13
    Bulls personal foul
  93. Q3 3:13
    +1
    Jaxson Hayes makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    96-85
  94. Q3 3:23
    Jaxson Hayes personal foul
  95. Q3 3:23
    Lakers 60 second timeout
  96. Q3 3:23
    Ayo Dosunmu turnover (out of bounds lost ball)
  97. Q3 3:23
    Ayo Dosunmu misses two point driving layup
  98. Q3 3:23
    Lakers challenge timeout
  99. Q3 3:23
    Lakers 60 second timeout
  100. Q3 3:33
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    94-85
  101. Q3 3:46
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    92-85
  102. Q3 4:15
    Lakers personal foul
  103. Q3 4:15
    +1
    Ayo Dosunmu makes regular free throw 1 of 1
    89-83
  104. Q3 4:25
    Ayo Dosunmu offensive rebound
  105. Q3 4:27
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  106. Q3 4:38
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    89-80
  107. Q3 5:12
    Lakers lineup change (Gabe Vincent, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Jake LaRavia)
  108. Q3 5:12
    +1
    Luka Doncic makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    86-80
  109. Q3 5:16
    Rui Hachimura defensive rebound
  110. Q3 5:18
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  111. Q3 5:34
    Bulls personal foul
  112. Q3 5:34
    Bulls lineup change (Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Kevin Huerter, Jalen Smith, Josh Giddey)
  113. Q3 5:34
    +1
    Marcus Smart makes regular free throw 1 of 1
    84-80
  114. Q3 6:02
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  115. Q3 6:20
    Lakers turnover
  116. Q3 6:46
    Jalen Smith defensive rebound
  117. Q3 7:24
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  118. Q3 7:41
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    81-75
  119. Q3 8:40
    Luka Doncic misses regular free throw 1 of 2
  120. Q3 9:07
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    77-67
  121. Q3 9:20
    +3
    Bulls makes three point jump shot
    74-67
  122. Q3 9:30
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  123. Q3 9:54
    Nikola Vucevic defensive rebound
  124. Q3 10:06
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    74-61
  125. Q3 10:10
    Coby White defensive rebound
  126. Q3 10:20
    Jake LaRavia defensive rebound
  127. Q3 10:52
    Bulls turnover
  128. Q3 11:37
    Matas Buzelis offensive rebound
  129. Q2 00:00
    Lakers offensive rebound
  130. Q3 12:00
    Bulls lineup change (Nikola Vucevic, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Coby White, Jalen Smith)
  131. Q2 00:02
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    69-56
  132. Q2 00:12
    Lakers turnover
  133. Q2 00:37
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    69-54
  134. Q2 00:49
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  135. Q2 00:53
    Bulls violation
  136. Q2 1:07
    Josh Giddey offensive rebound
  137. Q2 1:27
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    69-49
  138. Q2 1:41
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  139. Q2 2:01
    Bulls turnover
  140. Q2 2:05
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  141. Q2 2:18
    Deandre Ayton defensive rebound
  142. Q2 2:22
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  143. Q2 2:30
    Nikola Vucevic defensive rebound
  144. Q2 2:35
    Bulls personal foul
  145. Q2 2:35
    Lakers lineup change (Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James)
  146. Q2 2:39
    Luka Doncic defensive rebound
  147. Q2 3:17
    +3
    Bulls makes three point jump shot
    63-49
  148. Q2 3:38
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    63-46
  149. Q2 4:51
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    58-43
  150. Q2 5:01
    Bulls turnover
  151. Q2 5:19
    Bulls personal foul
  152. Q2 5:19
    +1
    Marcus Smart makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    55-43
  153. Q2 6:28
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  154. Q2 6:28
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  155. Q2 6:28
    Lakers lineup change (Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia)
  156. Q2 6:54
    +3
    Bulls makes three point jump shot
    51-40
  157. Q2 7:05
    Lakers personal foul
  158. Q2 7:19
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    51-37
  159. Q2 7:19
    Bulls 60 second timeout
  160. Q2 7:22
    Bulls turnover
  161. Q2 7:42
    Stoppage (Out of bounds)
  162. Q2 7:43
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  163. Q2 8:30
    Bulls lineup change (Nikola Vucevic, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White)
  164. Q2 8:51
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    45-37
  165. Q2 9:15
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    42-35
  166. Q2 9:23
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  167. Q2 9:37
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    42-35
  168. Q2 9:37
    Bulls personal foul
  169. Q2 9:37
    Instant replay
  170. Q2 9:37
    Lakers lineup change (Jarred Vanderbilt, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James)
  171. Q2 9:37
    Lakers personal foul
  172. Q2 9:46
    Jump ball. (LeBron James gains possession)
  173. Q2 10:00
    Bulls lineup change (Nikola Vucevic, Isaac Okoro, Ayo Dosunmu, Patrick Williams, Josh Giddey)
  174. Q2 10:04
    Nikola Vucevic defensive rebound
  175. Q2 10:12
    Jarred Vanderbilt defensive rebound
  176. Q2 10:28
    Lakers turnover
  177. Q2 10:51
    Jarred Vanderbilt defensive rebound
  178. Q2 11:03
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    40-33
  179. Q2 11:04
    Rui Hachimura defensive rebound
  180. Q2 11:27
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    38-33
  181. Q2 11:40
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    35-33
  182. Q1 00:00
    Nikola Vucevic defensive rebound
  183. Q2 12:00
    Lakers lineup change (Jarred Vanderbilt, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, LeBron James)
  184. Q1 00:02
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  185. Q1 00:11
    Bulls turnover
  186. Q1 00:33
    Bulls personal foul
  187. Q1 00:33
    Lakers lineup change (Jarred Vanderbilt, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, LeBron James)
  188. Q1 00:34
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  189. Q1 00:51
    Jarred Vanderbilt defensive rebound
  190. Q1 1:10
    +3
    Lakers makes three point jump shot
    31-31
  191. Q1 1:15
    Bulls misses two point jump shot
  192. Q1 1:51
    +3
    Bulls makes three point jump shot
    26-31
  193. Q1 2:11
    Lakers turnover
  194. Q1 2:11
    Bulls lineup change (Nikola Vucevic, Ayo Dosunmu, Dalen Terry, Patrick Williams, Josh Giddey)
  195. Q1 2:18
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  196. Q1 2:48
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  197. Q1 3:02
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    23-28
  198. Q1 3:13
    Lakers turnover
  199. Q1 3:33
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    23-23
  200. Q1 3:42
    Rui Hachimura defensive rebound
  201. Q1 3:45
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  202. Q1 4:02
    +1
    Luka Doncic makes regular free throw 1 of 2
    20-23
  203. Q1 4:02
    Lakers lineup change (Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes)
  204. Q1 4:02
    +1
    Luka Doncic makes regular free throw 2 of 2
    21-23
  205. Q1 4:15
    Lakers personal foul
  206. Q1 4:15
    Lakers lineup change (Gabe Vincent, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Jake LaRavia)
  207. Q1 5:19
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    14-18
  208. Q1 5:33
    Coby White defensive rebound
  209. Q1 5:46
    Luka Doncic defensive rebound
  210. Q1 6:22
    LeBron James defensive rebound
  211. Q1 6:33
    Bulls personal foul
  212. Q1 6:33
    Lakers lineup change (Gabe Vincent, Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James)
  213. Q1 6:40
    Bulls misses three point jump shot
  214. Q1 6:55
    Lakers lineup change (Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Jaxson Hayes, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James)
  215. Q1 7:25
    Jalen Smith defensive rebound
  216. Q1 8:56
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    8-10
  217. Q1 9:02
    Bulls misses two point jump shot
  218. Q1 9:26
    +3
    Bulls makes three point jump shot
    6-8
  219. Q1 9:43
    Jake LaRavia defensive rebound
  220. Q1 10:05
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  221. Q1 10:32
    +2
    Lakers makes two point jump shot
    4-2
  222. Q1 10:54
    +2
    Bulls makes two point jump shot
    2-2
  223. Q1 11:09
    Lakers misses two point jump shot
  224. Q1 11:18
    Deandre Ayton defensive rebound
  225. Q1 11:45
    Lakers misses three point jump shot
  226. Q1 12:00
    Lakers lineup change (Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James)
  227. Q1 12:00
    (Luka Doncic gains possession)
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Lakers vs. Bulls: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Lakers vs. Bulls
  • Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Venue: United Center

Current Betting Odds

  • Spread: Lakers favored at -2
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5
  • Moneyline Odds: Lakers -120, Bulls +102

Dimers' Win Probabilities

  • Lakers: 58%
  • Bulls: 42%

Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Projected Final Score

Our predicted final score for this NBA matchup is Lakers 118-116 Bulls.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Lakers a win probability of 58%, while the Bulls have a win probability of 42%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Lakers are more likely to beat the Bulls in the NBA game at United Center on Tuesday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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