The Los Angeles Lakers (30-36) and the Chicago Bulls (19-49) go head-to-head at United Center. The Lakers are 1-point favorites and look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 226.5 points and it will air on NBC Sports Chicago at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls ATS Odds
Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last outing. The Bulls (9-point underdogs) were defeated by the Detroit Pistons, 131-108, while the Lakers (7-point underdogs) fell to the Boston Celtics, 120-107. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Chicago game finished 26 points over the projected point total of 213, while the Los Angeles game finished 6.5 points over the projected point total of 220.5.
Los Angeles did a fantastic job of making free throws (14-18; 77.8 percent) while Chicago had a free throw rate of 0.207 (above their season average of 0.187). Otto Porter Jr. played a key role for Chicago with 17 points and six rebounds. LeBron James, meanwhile played a massive role in the victory for Los Angeles, accumulating 30 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds on his way to his sixth triple-double of the season.
In their first matchup this season, Lonzo Ball led the Lakers to a 107-100 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 19 points. The two teams combined for 207 points, which was under the projected point total of 216, and Los Angeles covered as a 7-point favorite. Getting to the free throw line was one of Los Angeles’ largest strengths. They had 34 free throw attempts, while Chicago had 24.
Of the Lakers’ 66 games, 39 have gone under the projected point total. Los Angeles holds records of 30-36 straight up (SU) and 25-39-2 against the spread (ATS).
Bulls games also have a tendency to go under the projected point total (55.9 percent). Further, Chicago owns records of 19-49 SU and 30-36-2 ATS.
Getting to the line could be scarce for Chicago in this showdown. The Bulls rank 23rd in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.188, while Los Angeles ranks seventh in FTA rate allowed (0.189).
Lakers at Bulls ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Bulls, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Lakers rank 20th in second chance points per game (13.0) while the Bulls rank 29th (10.4).
- Los Angeles ranks seventh in rebounds per game (46.3) while Chicago ranks 26th (42.4).
- The Lakers rank ninth in blocks per game (5.4) while the Bulls rank 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
- Chicago ranks 14th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.4) while Los Angeles ranks 28th (18.2).
- Chicago ranks 11th in points in the paint per game (49.2) while Los Angeles ranks 24th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.0).
- The Bulls rank 10th in steals allowed per game (7.4) while the Lakers rank 26th (8.3).
- The Lakers rank third in fast break points per game (19.2) while the Bulls rank 17th (12.2).
- Los Angeles ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (30.4) while Chicago ranks 27th (26.6).
- Los Angeles ranks 11th in assists per game (25.3) while Chicago ranks 27th (22.1).
- Chicago is 8-5 when they allow below 100 points, while Los Angeles is 7-0.
- The Bulls are 15-30 when they reach the century mark, while the Lakers are 29-29.
- Chicago is 13-21 ATS at home, while Los Angeles is 14-18 ATS on the road.
- The Lakers have 16 overs and 16 unders in 32 road games.
- In 34 home games, the Bulls have 21 unders and 13 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Los Angeles and Chicago have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Bulls are 1-4 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 0-5.
- The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 7.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 108.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 119.4 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
