NBA Betting Odds – Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Bulls (+9½) at Lakers (-9½)
(O/U) 196
Tonight at 10:30 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls (6-4 SU, 4-6 ATS, 2-8 O/U) have won two straight games coming into tonight’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers (8-3 SU, 4-7 ATS, 6-5 O/U) and are looking to find the consistency that has eluded them so far this season.

The Lakers haven’t been playing very well lately, dropping two of their last three games SU and ATS despite getting a win their last time out.

Chicago is averaging a measly 90.4 points per game this season and is clearly missing former shooting guard Ben Gordon’s prolific outside shooting this season.

The Bulls are playing solid defense by allowing just 91.8 points per contest this season, but it’s kind of hard to win games when you’re giving up more points per game than you’re scoring.

The Lakers are averaging 101.5 points per game this season but haven’t been playing very good defense as they are giving up 98.5 points per game.

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and expert NBA Free Picks.

• Bulls are 14-1-1 ATS in their last 16 vs. Western Conference.
• Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
• Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
• Bulls are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
• Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.
• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles.
• Underdog is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

Analysis: I’ll get right to the point here. The Bulls have beaten the Sixers and Kings in their last two games, but the Lakers aren’t in the same class as either of those two ballclubs.

I like the Lakers to win this game and cover the NBA point spread against the Bulls tonight, much like they did in their last contest against a Detroit Pistons team that is very similar in talent to Chicago.

L.A. has gone 4-1 in their last five games as a favorite while Chicago has gone 1-6 against the spread in their last seven games against L.A.

Take the Lakers to cover the spread BetUS pro basketball betting buffs!

NBA Free Picks: Lakers -9½ Points