Bulls vs Clippers Prediction and Odds
Bulls vs Clippers Prediction and Odds: The LA Clippers are expected to win this game as per the bookmarkers and stats.
The Chicago Bulls (36-38) have a mammoth task ahead as they are set to lock horns with the Los Angeles Clippers (39-36) in the upcoming NBA fixture. The Bulls had a tough campaign so far. They need to bring out their best in the remaining regular season games in order to progress to the next round. Chicago is currently in the 10th position in the Eastern Conference. They secured a 118-108 win against the LA Lakers in the last game.
The LA Clippers will aim to make a strong comeback when they host the Bulls at Crypto.com Arena in the next matchup. It has been a decent season for the Clippers till now. But they looked inconsistent in recent matchups. Los Angeles is currently in the 5th position in the Western Conference. They faced a 110-131 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans in the last fixture.
Injury Update
Bulls vs Clippers Prediction and Odds: Last 5 Games Stats
The Chicago Bulls are currently on a winning streak of 6 away fixtures.
Chicago’s last 5 home wins came against teams like the LA Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, and Denver Nuggets. The Bulls have an away record of 16-21 in the current season.
In the last 5 away games
- The Chicago Bulls have scored 117.4 points per game.
- The Chicago Bulls have conceded 103.2 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3
The LA Clippers have won 2 of the last 5 home fixtures.
They won against the OKC Thunder and Golden State Warriors. The defeats came against the likes of the New Orleans Pelicans, OKC Thunder, and Orlando Magic. The Clippers have won 20 out of 38 home games as of now.
In the last 5 home games
- The LA Clippers have scored 115.8 points per game.
- The LA Clippers have conceded 115.2 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 1
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 2
The Chicago Bulls have the winning momentum. The home advantage will be on the side of the LA Clippers.
Bulls vs Clippers Prediction and Odds: Offense and Defense Analysis
Offense
The Chicago Bulls are playing with an average of 113.3 points per game. In shooting, they have a success rate of 48.9% in field goals, 36.5% in 3-pointers, and 81.1% in free throws. The Bulls are ranked 22 in the attack with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 113.5.
The LA Clippers have maintained a scoring rate of 112.8 points per game. They shot 47.4% from the field and 37.8% from the 3-point line. The free throw accuracy stands at 78.2%. The Clippers are given a rank of 23 in the attack with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 113.4.
Both teams seem to be at par on the offense as per the stats and ratings.
Defense
The Chicago Bulls have conceded 112.3 points per game in the current season. They played with an average of 42.7 rebounds per game. The average number of steals per game is currently at 7.6 while the average number of blocks per game stands at 4.5. The Bulls are the 5th-best side in the defense having an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 111.9.
The LA Clippers are conceding 112.6 points per game as of now. They maintained an average of 43.3 rebounds along with 7.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game. The Clippers are rated 113.8 on defense with a rank of 12in the league.
The Chicago Bulls have an edge in the defense.
Clippers vs Bulls Prediction: Odds
Spread
- LA Clippers: -3.5 (-107)
- Chicago Bulls: +3.5 (-107)
Moneyline
- LA Clippers: -160
- Chicago Bulls: +140
Win Probability
- LA Clippers: 58%
- Chicago Bulls: 42%
Read: Timberwolves vs Kings Prediction and Odds
Bulls vs Clippers Prediction and Odds: Last Game Analysis
Can the Bulls secure a crucial away win?
The Chicago Bulls handed a crushing loss to the LA Lakers in the last game. LeBron James was in action after a month but the Bulls made sure to make his comeback not a positive one for the Lakers. Chicago led for most of the game despite the ejection of Nikola Vucevic in the second quarter. The Bulls shots 54.0% from the field and 45.2% from the 3-point line. They also outrebounded the Lakers 42-38.
Zach LaVine scored the most points (32) for the Bulls. He also added 4 assists. DeMar DeRozan scored 17 points with 6 rebounds and 10 assists.
Will the Clippers bounce back?
It was a frustrating result for the LA Clippers when they hosted the New Orleans Pelicans in the last fixture. Tyronn Lue’s men were dominated by the Pelicans right from the start as they were trailing by 11 points in the initial minutes of the first quarter. The Clippers were 14 points behind at the start of the final quarter. However, the absence of Leonard in the closing minutes helped New Orleans further consolidate their lead which resulted in a crushing 21-point loss for Los Angeles. The Clippers were decent at shooting but their defense struggled. They also committed 20 turnovers which added to their woes.
Nah’Shon Hyland led the scoring for the Clippers with 18 points. He also added 7 assists. Eric Gordon scored 15 points with 3 rebounds.
Clippers vs Bulls Prediction: Head-to-Head Stats
There have been 124 regular season games between these two sides in the NBA. The Chicago Bulls are ahead with 68 wins, while the LA Clippers won 56 games.
If we check out the last 5 meetings, 3 games were won by the Clippers and 2 by the Bulls. The previous clash took place in the current season on 31 January 2023. The LA Clippers won that game with a score of 108-103.
Head-to-Head Key Highlights: Last 5 Meetings
- Number of home games won by the LA Clippers: 1
- Number of away games won by the Chicago Bulls: 1
- Average Number of Total Points scored: 230.8
- Average Number of Points scored by the LA Clippers: 116.6
- Average Number of Points scored by the Chicago Bulls: 114.2
Clippers vs Bulls Prediction: Players to Watch Out
LA Clippers
Kawhi Leonard (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 23.9 | Rebounds Per Game: 6.3 | Assists Per Game: 3.9
Russell Westbrook (Point Guard)
Points Per Game: 14.1 | Assists Per Game: 7.3 | Assists Per Game: 5.2
Marcus Morris Sr. (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 11.3 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.0 | Steals Per Game: 0.7
Chicago Bulls
DeMar DeRozan (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 25.1 | Assists Per Game: 5.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.7
Zach LaVine (Shooting Guard)
Points Per Game: 25.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.6 | Assists Per Game: 4.2
Nicola Vucevic (Center)
Points Per Game: 17.7 | Rebounds Per Game: 11.3 | Assists Per Game: 3.3
Bulls vs Clippers Winner Prediction
- Home Advantage: Clippers
- Momentum Advantage: Bulls
- Performance Advantage: Clippers
- Offensive Advantage: None
- Defensive Advantage: Bulls
- Overall: Clippers to win
The Chicago Bulls will have a very less margin of error against the Clippers. They are desperate for wins at the moment. On the other hand, the LA Clippers will look to bring consistency to their campaign by regularly winning games. They are likely to go all guns blazing. As per the odds, the Clippers are expected to win this matchup.
