Los Angeles Clippers vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 2/26/25
At 8:00 ET, the Bulls will host the Clippers in a non-conference matchup. Chicago (+255) is 10th in the East and 5th in the Central, while Los Angeles (-314) is 6th in the West and 2nd in the Pacific. The over/under line for this game is 228 points.
CHSN will broadcast this game live from the United Center in Chicago. The Clippers (-8) have lost three straight games coming into tonight’s contest.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Bulls +8
This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, February 26th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-114 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have James Harden finishing with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 11 threes.
Can the Clippers Lock in a Win at Chicago?
The Clippers fell to 31-26 on the season after a 106-97 loss to the Pistons on Monday. L.A. entered the game as +3 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell short of the 220-point over/under line.
Detroit took control early with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 17-16 to 26-17. The Clippers responded by winning the 2nd quarter 32-28, but the Pistons pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring L.A. 34-26. The Clippers entered the 4th down 85-75 and edged out the Pistons 22-21 in the final quarter.
The Clippers struggled offensively in their loss to the Pistons, shooting just 40.2% from the field and 26.8% from three-point range, connecting on only 11 threes. James Harden led the way with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, despite shooting 22.7% overall and 27.3% from deep.
Derrick Jones Jr. added 15 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Ivica Zubac contributed 13 points and 15 rebounds, while Bogdan Bogdanović also scored 13, including 7 in the final period.
Defensively, the Clippers had a strong 4th quarter, allowing just 21 points, but a 34-point 3rd quarter from the Pistons hurt them in a 106-97 loss. Overall, they gave up 106 points on 45% shooting from the field.
Los Angeles did well defending the three, holding Detroit to 9 made threes on 31% shooting. The Clippers also recorded 12 steals and 3 blocks in the game.
Can The Bulls Secure a Home Victory?
The Bulls improved to 23-35 on the season with a dominant 142-110 road win over the 76ers on Monday. Chicago, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 252, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 234.5 by 17.5 points.
Chicago took control early, leading 39-30 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead with a 36-28 2nd quarter. They broke the game open in the 3rd, outscoring the 76ers 40-18, and went into the 4th with a 115-76 lead. Philadelphia went on a 10-0 run to cut the score to 99-79, but Chicago held on for the win.
The Bulls put up 142 points in their win over the 76ers, shooting 50.6% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 45% clip. Josh Giddey led the way with 25 points, 16 rebounds, and 6 assists, knocking down 3 threes without a miss.
Kevin Huerter added 23 points, making 7 threes at 63.6%. Giddey scored 15 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Coby White added 11 of his 15 points in the 3rd.
The Bulls put together a strong defensive performance against the 76ers, allowing 110 points while holding them to 38% shooting from the field. Chicago’s best defensive quarter came in the 3rd, where they gave up just 18 points. They also limited Philadelphia’s three-point shooting, allowing only 10 made threes on 25% shooting.
Chicago sent the 76ers to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 26 shots. The Bulls grabbed 34 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also contributed 11 steals and 6 blocked shots in the win.