Lakers vs Bulls Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 12, 2026, 8:10PM | Published: Mar 12, 2026, 4:00PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Chicago Bulls in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, beginning at 1:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Bulls team that includes Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey and Collin Sexton.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Lakers vs Bulls game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Lakers vs Chicago NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers a 79% 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 shown here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.18, Bulls $5.00
- Line: Lakers -11 ($1.91), Bulls +11 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 238.5 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 238.5 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 55% of the time, while the 238.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Lakers vs Bulls: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Chicago at $5.00 with Bet365
- Line: Bulls +11 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 238.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Lakers vs Bulls betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place better 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 recommended option because of the 1.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Lakers vs Bulls: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Bulls at Crypto.com Arena on Friday is the Lakers winning 123-113.
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.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the LA Lakers vs Chicago match-up.
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Lakers vs Bulls: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Bulls at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin 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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Chicago predictions have been made after running 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 accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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