The Chicago Bulls (9-18) will be at home in the United Center when they meet the Los Angeles Clippers (20-7). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019, and can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago.
Los Angeles Clippers at Chicago Bulls ATS Odds
In the Clippers’ last contest, they covered the 2.5-point spread against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 124-117. The Bulls, on the other hand, were beaten by the Charlotte Hornets, 83-73, and were not able to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game finished 18 points over the projected point total of 223, while the Chicago game finished 65 points under the projected point total of 221.
Los Angeles played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 25.1) and a free throw rate of 0.443 (above their season average of 0.226). Minnesota was 15.9 and 0.365, respectively, for those same stats. Chicago, on the other hand, forced Charlotte into a turnover percentage of 18.5 (above their season average of 13.3). Zach LaVine had a solid game for Chicago with 12 points and eight rebounds. Paul George, meanwhile had a good game for Los Angeles, recording 46 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
The Clippers dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent contest, Los Angeles won 128-121. The Clippers’ 5.8 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bulls, who had a mark of 14.5. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Games including the Clippers have typically finished under the total (61.5 percent). Los Angeles heads into the game with records of 20-7 straight up (SU) and 14-11-1 against the spread (ATS).
Bulls games also have a slight tendency to go under the projected point total (53.8 percent). Additionally, Chicago is 9-18 SU and 13-13 ATS.
Chicago might struggle to put up points as they square off against one of the NBA’s best defenses. Los Angeles ranks eighth in defensive efficiency, while the Bulls rank 28th in offensive efficiency. Also, the Clippers rank 22nd in turnover percentage (14.6 percent), while the Bulls rank first in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.3 percent).
Clippers at Bulls ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls rank first in points off turnovers per game (21.5) while the Clippers rank 12th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9).
- Los Angeles ranks second in rebounds per game (49.0) while Chicago ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (48.4).
- The Bulls average 14.8 fast break points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. The Clippers rank 23rd in fast break points allowed per game (14.8).
- Chicago ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (35.4) while Los Angeles ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (35.1).
- Los Angeles ranks sixth in points in the paint per game (48.9) while Chicago ranks 17th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.7).
- The Bulls average 9.6 steals per game, which ranks first in the NBA. The Clippers rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- The Clippers rank fourth in assists allowed per game (22.2) while the Bulls rank 16th (24.1).
- Los Angeles ranks first in second chance points per game (15.6) while Chicago ranks 10th (13.7).
- Los Angeles ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.3) while Chicago ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (6.5).
- In games where they allow below 100 points, Chicago is 3-2 and Los Angeles is 9-0.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Clippers are 18-3 and the Bulls are 9-9.
- Los Angeles is 5-7 ATS on the road, while Chicago is 7-7 ATS at home.
- Of the Clippers’ 12 road games, they have 7 unders and 5 overs.
- Of the Bulls’ 14 home games, they have 8 unders and 6 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Los Angeles and Chicago are both 4-1 ATS.
- The Clippers have 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games, while the Bulls have 3 unders and 2 overs
- During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 114.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 109.2 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
- The Bulls have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Chicago has been defeated by an average of 2.0 points.
