by Rod Pearson
Friday, Mar 08, 2024
Game Time: 4:00 pm ET, Saturday, March 9, 2024
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: NBA TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Bulls +9, Clippers -9; Over/Under: 220.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Bulls +9, Clippers -9; Over/Under: 220.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Bulls +9, Clippers -9; Over/Under: 220.5 points
Season Record
Chicago Bulls: 31-32 (4th place, Central Division)
Los Angeles Clippers: 40-21 (1st place, Pacific Division)
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Recent Form
Chicago Bulls: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers: 5-5 last 10
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview and Analysis
The Bulls are entering this game with a 31-32 record overall and they are 15-17 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Sacramento Kings, the Utah Jazz, and the Golden State Warriors in their last game. DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic each led the team in points in that game with 33 while Coby White was next on the team with 20 points. Coby White led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Nikola Vucevic led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 52.9% from the field, 44.4% from 3-point range, and 73.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.3 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 33-29-1 this season and their O/U record is 34-28-1.
The Clippers are entering this game with a 40-21 record overall and they are 21-8 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Houston Rockets in their last game. Kawhi Leonard led the team in points in that game with 28 while Paul George and James Harden each were next on the team with 21 points. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Mason Plumlee led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 55% from the field, 41.4% from 3-point range, and 84.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.6 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 31-30 this season and their O/U record is 24-35-2.
Bulls vs Clippers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Clippers listed as a 9 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Clippers have looked good in their games this season with their 40-21 record overall which has them right near the top of the West and in a playoff spot right now. They have looked a lot better on their home court this year with their 21-8 home record too. Meanwhile, the Bulls haven't looked great in their games this season with their 31-32 record overall which has them in a play-in spot for the playoffs in the East right now. They haven't been a good road team either with their 15-17 road record. The Bulls have looked a lot better in their games lately with their 6-4 record in their last 10 games as they are surging up the standings a little, but they have still been a really up and down team all season and they are going to struggle to keep their 3 game winning streak alive here. The Clippers are only 5-5 in their last 10 games but they have been one of the best teams in the NBA over the last 2 months and they just pulled off a nice bounce back win in their last one that is going to give them some momentum here. The Bulls are fighting to stay in a play-in spot right now but the Clippers are in the race for the number 1 seed in the West and they will be looking to get back on a roll here after winning their last one in a closer game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Clippers to cover the spread in this game.
Bulls Clippers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Saturday, March 9, 2024 (4:00 pm ET start time) is Clippers 112 Bulls 98.
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NBA Betting Trends
Chicago Bulls: 18-10 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points. 28-15 ATS off an upset win as an underdog. 34-18 ATS after 2 or more consecutive overs. 17-10 UNDER as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points. 13-7 UNDER after 3 consecutive non-conference games.
Los Angeles Clippers: 5-13 ATS off a road win. 9-22 ATS after playing a road game. 9-23 ATS when playing with 2 days rest. 20-12 UNDER as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 8-4 UNDER in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 8-1 UNDER off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite.
Key Injuries
Chicago Bulls: D. Terry (SF) Ques Sat - Personal. P. Williams (SF) out for season - Foot. Z. LaVine (PG) out for season - Ankle. L. Ball (PG) out for season - Knee.
Los Angeles Clippers: I. Zubac (C) Ques Fri - Illness. R. Westbrook (PG) Out indefinitely - Hand.
Notable Quotes
“We’ve got to be better in those moments. Not only do we lose a point on a technical foul, we also iced our free throw shooter. I give DeMar a lot of credit for being mentally tough enough.” - Billy Donovan after his team’s win against the Jazz in their game on Wednesday.
“In the first half it was like we were running in mud. We couldn’t keep up with them. They got out in transition and we just couldn’t get back and get matched. So at halftime we made a strong point about that.” - Tyronn Lue after his team’s win against the Rockets in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Chicago Bulls
PG Coby White
SG Ayo Dosunmu
SF Alex Caruso
PF DeMar DeRozan
C Nikola Vucevic
Los Angeles Clippers
PG James Harden
SG Terance Mann
SF Paul George
PF Kawhi Leonard
C Ivica Zubac
Statistical Leaders
Chicago Bulls
PPG: D. DeRozan (23.1)
APG: D. DeRozan (5.3)
Reb/G: N. Vucevic (10.7)
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: K. Leonard (24.1)
APG: J. Harden (8.3)
Reb/G: I. Zubac (9.2)
Coaches:
Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (4th season)
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (4th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
