The Chicago Bulls host the Los Angeles Clippers in a Non-Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 08:00 PM ET at the United Center. The line has held steady at most betting shops with the Bulls a smallish -3.5 favorite with a total line of 222.5.
Probable Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Clippers PG Reggie Jackson, SG Nicolas Batum, SF Paul George, PF Marcus Morris, C Ivica Zubac
Chicago Bulls PG Coby White, SG Alex Caruso, SF Zach LaVine P, PF DeMar DeRozan, C Nikola Vucevic
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Clippers
Brandon Boston Jr.: Illness (QUESTIONABLE)
Norman Powell: Foot (OUT)
Jason Preston: Foot (OUT)
Jay Scrubb: Toe (OUT)
Kawhi Leonard: Knee (OUT)
Chicago Bulls
Zach LaVine: Knee (PROBABLE)
Lonzo Ball: Knee (OUT)
Recent Form
The Los Angeles Clippers come into this game with an overall record of 37-39, placing them 8th in the Western Conference. Throughout the season, Los Angeles has struggled in their 39 road contests, sitting at 16-23. Over the Clippers’ last five games, they have picked up just 1 win. In this stretch, Los Angeles’s offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 105.0 points per game. Combined, the Clippers’ last five opponents are giving up 108.0 points per contest. A key reason for Los Angeles’ recent struggles is a defensive unit giving up 118.0 points over their previous five contests. This figure is up from their season average of 108.4. In the Los Angeles Clippers’ most recent game, Los Angeles took down Utah by a score of 121-115
The Chicago Bulls come into this game with an overall record of 44-32, placing them 5th in the Eastern Conference. So far, Chicago is above .500 at home, holding a record of 26-10. Over the Bulls’ last five games, they have picked up just 2 wins. In this stretch, Chicago’s offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 103.0 points per game. Combined, the Bulls’ last five opponents are giving up 109.0 points per contest. In this recent cold stretch, the Bulls are allowing an average of 110.0 points per game, similar to their usual rate of 110.9.In the Chicago Bulls’ most recent game, Chicago took down Washington by a score of 107-94.
Individual Player Analysis
As Los Angeles travels to take on the Chicago Bulls, the Clippers’ leading scorer is Paul George. Through 28 games, George is averaging 25 points. On the season, he has surpassed his season average in 46.0% of his games. As George gets set to take on the Bulls, he could be in line for a big game as Chicago is allowing their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 55.38% of their games. This figure places them 28th among NBA defenses. On the other side, DeMar DeRozan leads the Bulls in scoring, averaging 27 points across his 72 games. Throughout the season, DeRozan has outscored his season average in 51.0% of his outings. Given that Los Angeles’s defense has struggled to slow down their opponent’s top scorers, DeMar DeRozan should be in line for a big performance. So far, the Clippers have allowed their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 51.79% of their games, giving them a rank of 21st among NBA defenses.
Matchup Analysis
The Bulls come into this game as the more efficient offensive team, averaging 109 points per 100 possessions. When playing as the superior offensive unit, Chicago is winning at a rate of 74%. These wins are coming by an average margin of 12.0 points. On the other side, the Clippers hold the advantage on the defensive end of the floor. So far, they have played 26 games as the better defensive team, picking up 13 wins.
- Get more details: LA Clippers vs. Chicago Bulls 3/31/22 Betting Matchup Stats
The Historicals
Heading into today’s matchup, the Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls have met up for 1 game. Chicago took game one by a score of 100-90.
How the Public is Betting the Clippers vs Bulls
67% are betting the Clippers against the spread.
52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of 223.5
Betting Trends Worth Noting
- Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Clippers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win.
- Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
- Bulls are 23-7 ATS in their last 30 games as a home favorite.
