Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls Pick

The Chicago Bulls (19-49) and the Los Angeles Lakers (30-36) will square off in a cross-conference clash in the Windy City. The tip is set for 8:00 PM ET and will be televised on SPORTSNET. The Lakers presently own a four-game winning streak against Chicago. Most recently, the Bulls traveled down to the City of Angels in January where they were defeated by the Lakers by a score of 107-100. Both teams fostered a push as a result of the outcome as Los Angeles closed a seven-point choice. The Lakers are 3-0-1 ATS over their four-game winning streak against the Bulls.

Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls Overview

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers enter on a five-game losing streak which has been characterized as a disastrous relegation from the post-season. Most recently, the Lakers were in action on Friday against the visiting Boston Celtics and were subsequently defeated 120-107. The Lakers failed to cover in their fifth straight game closing as a 7.5-point underdog.

Chicago Bulls

The Bulls enter on a two-game losing skid suffering back-to-back losses against divisional rival Detroit on both Thursday and Saturday. Overall, Chicago has gone 1-4 ATS and SU in their previous games. In their most recent result on Saturday, the Bulls were smoked in the Motor City falling by a score of 131-108 despite closing as a nine-point underdog.

Reasons To Avoid Los Angeles

The Lakers remain one of the worst free-throw shooting teams in the NBA on both sides of the court. When it comes to taking advantage of free points, the Lakers are the worst in the league (69%). On the flip side, opponents have hit a 29th-ranked 79.1% from the charity stripe against the Lakers. The combination of these two elements in a game forecasted to be settled by a point makes the Lakers a hazardous play given the fact they leave so many points on the table.

Reasons To Back Chicago

In addition to the edge in the free-throw game, the Bulls own an advantage in the turnover department. Once again in a contest that is expected to be close, Chicago will get more opportunities it needs to produce the upset if it should even be classed as that.