Lakers vs. Bulls Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 12

The Los Angeles Lakers (40-25) will attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when hosting the Chicago Bulls (27-38) on March 12, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena.

The Lakers match up against the Bulls in a game that Los Angeles is currently a substantial favorite by 11 points. A 238.5-point total has been set for the game.

Lakers vs. Bulls Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, March 12, 2026
• Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Arena: Crypto.com Arena
• Total: 238.5 points
• Spread: Lakers -11
• Moneyline: Lakers (-559), Bulls (+420)

How to watch Lakers vs. Bulls

• TV Channel: CHSN+, SportsNet LA

Betting the Over/Under: Lakers vs. Bulls

• The Lakers and their opponents have combined to score more than 238.5 points in 19 of 65 games this season.
• The Bulls have combined with their opponent to score more than 238.5 points in 25 of 65 games this season.
• The two teams average 231.5 points per game combined, 7.0 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams allow 234.8 points per game combined, 3.7 points fewer than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Lakers vs. Bulls

• Los Angeles has covered 35 times in 65 games with a spread this season.
• The Lakers have covered the spread four times this season (4-1 ATS) when playing as at least 11-point favorites.
• The Bulls are 29-35-1 ATS this year.
• Chicago has covered the spread twice this year (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 11-point underdogs.
• At home this year, the Lakers are 18-14-1 against the spread and 21-12 overall.
• This season, as a 11-point favorite or more at home, Los Angeles is 3-1 ATS.
• Away from home, the Bulls are 11-20 overall and 13-18 against the spread.

Betting the Moneyline: Lakers vs. Bulls

• The Lakers have won 30 of the 39 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (76.9%).
• The Bulls have won 17, or 42.5%, of the 40 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• Los Angeles has won all three games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -559 or shorter.
• This season, Chicago has won one of its two games when it is the underdog by at least +420 on the moneyline.
• The Lakers have an 84.8% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Lakers vs. Bulls

• Pick ATS: Lakers (- 11)
• Pick OU: Over (238.5)
  
• Prediction: Lakers 131 - Bulls 117
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