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The Los Angeles Clippers (39-36) host the Chicago Bulls (36-38) at Crypto.com Arena, beginning at 10:30 PM ET on Monday, March 27, 2023. The Bulls are 4.5-point underdogs in the game. A 220-point over/under has been installed for the matchup.
How to bet Clippers vs. Bulls
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Chicago Bulls Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Clippers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Clippers have -187 odds to pick up the win, while the Bulls are listed at +158 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 220 points.
Clippers vs. Bulls Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, March 27, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
Clippers vs. Bulls Betting Trends
The Clippers are 37-38-0 against the spread this year. Los Angeles has won 32, or 65.3%, of the 49 contests in which it was the favorite this year. The Clippers have eclipsed the over/under in 45.9% of their opportunities this year (34 times over 74 games with a set point total).
The Bulls have played 74 games, with 39 wins against the spread. Chicago has put together an 18-24 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 42.9% of those games). Bulls games this year have gone over the point total 31 times in 74 opportunities (41.9%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Clippers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | 46 | 23.7 | 6.3 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| Eric Gordon | 63 | 12.5 | 2 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Nah’Shon Hyland | 49 | 11.8 | 2.2 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Mason Plumlee | 72 | 11.2 | 9.3 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Ivica Zubac | 69 | 10.5 | 10 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0 |
Bulls
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | 70 | 25.1 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.8 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 67 | 25 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 74 | 17.5 | 11.2 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Patrick Williams | 74 | 10 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Coby White | 66 | 9.3 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
Clippers: Brandon Boston: Out (Tailbone), Norman Powell: Out (Shoulder), Kawhi Leonard: Probable (Face), Paul George: Out (Knee), Marcus Morris: Out (Illness)
Bulls: Javonte Green: Out (Knee), Alex Caruso: Questionable (Foot)
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Clippers
On offense, Los Angeles is averaging 112.8 points per game (23rd-ranked in league). It is ceding 112.6 points per contest on defense (10th-ranked). At home, the Clippers are scoring 2.7 fewer points per game (111.5) than they are away from home (114.2). The Clippers’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, racking up 117.2 points per contest compared to the 112.8 they’ve averaged this season.
With a 37.8% three-point percentage this season, Los Angeles ranks fifth-best in the NBA. It ranks 11th in the league by sinking 12.6 three-pointers per contest. In terms of shot breakdown, the Clippers have taken 61.2% two-pointers (accounting for 69.1% of the team’s buckets) and 38.8% threes (30.9%).
What you need to know about the Chicago Bulls
In 2022-23, Chicago is 19th in the NBA on offense (113.4 points scored per game) and seventh defensively (112.2 points conceded). The Bulls are scoring more points at home (114.3 per game) than away (112.4). The Bulls are putting up 116.6 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 3.2 more than their average for the season (113.4).
Chicago is the second-worst squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (10.5 per game) and 11th in 3-point percentage (36.7%). The Bulls take 33.1% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 24.8% of their made shots are from there. Inside the 3-point line, they attempt 66.9% of their shots, with 75.2% of their makes coming from there.
Our prediction to win this contest is the Clippers, and we expect that Bulls will cover the spread (Clippers -4.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 220 points.
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