Bulls vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 21, 2023, 1:11AM | Published: Dec 19, 2023, 10:33PM
The Chicago Bulls will square off with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at United Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of DeMar DeRozan, Coby White and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls are aiming to beat a Lakers team that includes LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Bulls vs Lakers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Bulls vs Lakers
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Chicago-LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 64% chance of beating the Bulls at United Center.
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Bulls vs Lakers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at United Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Bulls $2.50, Lakers $1.65
- Line: Bulls +3.5 ($2.00), Lakers -3.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 225.5 Points): Over $1.98, Under $1.94
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Bulls at $2.50 and the Lakers at $1.65.
The Bulls are 3.5-point underdogs against the Lakers, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Lakers (-3.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for Bulls vs Lakers is set at 225.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.94.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulls (+3.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 225.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Bulls vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Chicago at $2.50 with Betfair (0.4% edge)
- Line: Bulls +3.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Over 225.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (50% probability)
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Bulls vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulls vs Lakers at United Center this Thursday has the Lakers winning 115-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Bulls vs Lakers: Player Props
Betting on Bulls vs Lakers player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
DeMar DeRozan is expected to lead the way for the Bulls with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while LeBron James is projected to finish with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the Lakers.
Bulls Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 22 | 5 | 6 |
| Coby White | 21 | 5 | 6 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Patrick Williams | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Alex Caruso | 10 | 4 | 3 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 25 | 8 | 8 |
| Anthony Davis | 25 | 14 | 3 |
| Austin Reaves | 14 | 4 | 5 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 11 | 3 | 6 |
| Taurean Prince | 11 | 3 | 2 |
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Bulls vs Lakers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Bulls and Lakers at United Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Thursday 21 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Chicago vs LA Lakers predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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