The Chicago Bulls are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers in tonight’s NBA action. The Bulls are coming off an impressive 142-110 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. A win that snapped their six-game losing streak. As for the Clippers, they are looking to snap their three-game losing streak. They lost their last game on the road against the Detroit Pistons 106-97. This should be a great chance for both teams to string together some good basketball moving forward. Let’s dive into this game and cook up another winning slip!
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Chicago Bulls Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Los Angeles Clippers | -9 (-118) | Over 228 (-110) | -395 |
| Chicago Bulls | +9 (-120) | Under 228 (-110) | +310 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Chicago Bulls Match Details
- Fixture: Los Angeles Clippers @ Chicago Bulls
- Date and Time: February 26th, 2025 @ 8 PM EST
Key Stats
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are off a tough loss on the road to the Detroit Pistons 106-97. Ivica Zubac was great in the win with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and four stocks while shooting 6/11 from the floor. James Harden was bad despite having 18 points and 12 rebounds. Harden shot 5/22 on the night and had a team-low -22 when he was on the court. With a record of 31-26 on the season, the Los Angeles Clippers are sitting in 6th place in the Western Conference. They are within striking distance of the teams ahead of them in the standings.
Defensively, the Clippers are one of the best teams in the NBA. They are ranked 4th in points allowed per game, 7th in opponent field goal percentage, 5th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 24th in blocks per game, 3rd in steals per game, 18th in rebounds per game, and 3rd in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Norman Powell is still out with a knee injury that has kept him sidelined for the past three games. Over their last ten games, the Clippers have a record of 4-6, including 2-8-0 against the spread.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are coming off a dominant win at home against the Philadelphia 76ers, 142-110. Kevin Huerter had his best game as a Bull with 23 points while shooting 8/12 from the floor, including 7/11 from the 3-point line. Josh Giddey dominated the game with 25 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, and four stocks. He has been great over the past week despite the bad record. With a record of 23-35 on the season, the Chicago Bulls sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. This team is well in the mix for a Play-In spot come playoff time.
Defensively, this is one of the worst teams in the NBA. They are ranked 29th in points allowed per game, 20th in opponent field goal percentage, 2nd in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 19th in blocks per game, 25th in steals per game, 7th in rebounds per game, and 27th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Nikola Vucevic and Jalen Smith are listed as out, while Ayo Dosunmu is listed as questionable for this game. In their last ten games, the Bulls have a record of 3-7, including a 5-5-0 record against the spread.
Prediction
The Los Angeles Clippers will pulverize the Chicago Bulls and cover the 9-point spread in this game. This is a great spot for the Clippers to snap out of their rut. They are going against one of the worst defenses in the NBA, which has a poor home record of 10-20 in the season. Kawhi Leonard is returning after missing the past two games with left foot soreness. James Harden and Leonard will get whatever they want at will, and Ivica Zubac will control the paint. The Clippers fly to a double-digit win against the Chicago Bulls on the road.
Final Pick
Los Angeles Clippers -9 (-118)
