Lakers vs Bulls Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 13, 2026, 2:34AM | Published: Mar 12, 2026, 4:00PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will sqaure off with the Chicago Bulls in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, starting at 1:30pm AEDT.
With the likes of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are up against a Bulls line-up that includes Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey and Leonard Miller.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lakers vs Bulls game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's LA Lakers vs Chicago NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers an 80% chance of defeating the Bulls at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Bulls: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.18, Bulls $5.00
- Line: Lakers -11 ($1.91), Bulls +11 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 240.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $1.18 and the Bulls at $5.00.
The Lakers are listed as 11-point favourites against the Bulls, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bulls (+11) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 240.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulls (+11) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 240.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Lakers vs Bulls: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Chicago at $5.00 with Bet365
- Line: Bulls +11 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 240.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Lakers vs Bulls predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Lakers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bulls to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Lakers vs Bulls: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Bulls at Crypto.com Arena this Friday is the Lakers winning 124-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Lakers vs Chicago game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Lakers vs Bulls: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Bulls at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Friday 13 March 2026
- Time: 1:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Chicago predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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