Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/25/2024]

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Chicago Bulls in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, beginning at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Bulls vs. Lakers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Bulls vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Bulls and Lakers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 68% chance of defeating the Bulls, and our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 117-111.

According to our model, the Lakers (-6.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 230.5 points has a 53% chance of going under.

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Bulls vs. Lakers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bulls	Lakers
Spread	+6.5 (-115)	-6.5 (-105)
Moneyline	+200	-238
Total	o230.5 (-105)	u230.5 (-115)

• The Lakers are -6.5 favorites versus the Bulls, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Bulls (+6.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -238, which means you can risk $238 to win $100 for a total payout of $338 if they get the W.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bulls at +200, where you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 230.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Bulls vs. Lakers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Lakers -6.5	-105
Moneyline	Bulls	+200
Total	Under 230.5	-115

While the Lakers are more likely to win the game, taking the Bulls moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

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Bulls vs. Lakers Player Props

NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on the Chicago vs. LA Lakers game without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.

DeMar DeRozan is expected to lead the Bulls with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to finish with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the Lakers.

Bulls Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Bulls:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
DeMar DeRozan	22	4	6	1
Coby White	22	5	5	4
Nikola Vucevic	18	11	5	2
Alex Caruso	13	4	3	3
Patrick Williams	12	3	2	2

Lakers Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Lakers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Davis	27	13	4	0
LeBron James	23	7	8	2
D'Angelo Russell	17	3	8	3
Austin Reaves	15	4	5	2
Rui Hachimura	12	4	1	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis before the Bulls vs. Lakers on Thursday January 25, 2024.

Bulls vs. Lakers Game Information

Thursday's action between the Lakers and Bulls at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Thursday January 25, 2024
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Conclusion

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