The excitement is building for the upcoming game between the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, scheduled to tip off at 3:30 PM EDT today. The Bulls are currently listed as underdogs with odds of +4 and +145 on the moneyline, while the Lakers are favorites with odds of -4 and -170. The over/under for the game is set at 222.5.
The Chicago Bulls come into this game with confidence after their stunning 124-96 win against the Portland Trail Blazers two days ago. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are also coming off a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a final score of 116-111.
Looking back to the last time these two teams clashed on December 19, 2021, the Bulls came out victorious with a 115-100 win over the Lakers. Though the Bulls were favored by seven points in that match, they failed to cover the spread. The total for that game was set at 217.0 and went over by 8.0 points.
Against the Spread
The Chicago Bulls have been performing admirably against the spread, covering the spread in six out of their last ten games. In contrast, the Lakers have also covered the spread in six of their last ten games.
Totals Trends
A closer look at the trends reveals that the Bulls have gone over in five of their last ten games and stayed under in the remaining five. The Lakers, on the other hand, have gone over the total in three of their last ten games while staying under in seven.
Our top tipster Green4, who has been in hot form lately, is backing the Chicago Bulls to cover the spread with a +4 handicap at odds of -110. Of course, we always advocate responsible betting, so remember to gamble within your means. Good luck to all!