The Los Angeles Clippers (33-32) are whopping 13.5-point favorites on the spread vs. the Chicago Bulls (27-39) for Friday's game at 10:30 p.m. ET.
It’s far from an ideal spot for the Bulls, who will play the second game of a back-to-back set.
Below, we’ll break down our Bulls vs. Clippers prediction and picks for Friday night’s game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Bulls vs. Clippers Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
After a disappointing start to the season, the Clippers have used a three-game winning streak to get their record back over .500. Over their last 10 outings, L.A. has the eighth-best net rating (+7.3) in the NBA. Meanwhile, the Bulls rank 23rd (-6.1) in the same span.
One area that Los Angeles has a major advantage for in this matchup is their ability to control the glass. They allow the sixth-fewest rebounds per game (41.8), while the Bulls give up the ninth-most (45.4).
Bulls vs. Clippers Spread, Over/Under
The Clippers enter Friday’s game as 13.5-point favorites at home, returning a 1.12x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Bulls are underdogs on the road with a 5.88x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: Los Angeles Clippers -13.5
- Over/Under: 235.5
- Gamer Winner Payout: Clippers 1.12x | Bulls 5.88x
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Bulls vs. Clippers Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Bulls vs. Clippers injury report for Friday, via NBA.com.
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Not submitted as of writing.
Chicago has a laundry list of injuries, with G Jaden Ivey (knee) being out for the entire road trip.
Elsewhere, five players sat out of Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers: G Anfernee Simons (wrist), G Collin Sexton (leg), F Isaac Okoro (knee), F Patrick Williams (ankle), and C-PF Guerschon Yabusele (foot).
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- PF John Collins (neck): OUT
- PG Darius Garland (toe): OUT
Bulls vs. Clippers Prediction on Over/Under - 3/13/2026
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Bulls vs. Clippers prediction on the over/under for Friday, March 13 on PrizePicks.
- The Bulls have allowed at least 124 points in each of their last three games.
- Chicago plays at the fourth-fastest pace (102.45) in the league. That may help push the Clippers, who rank 28th (97.03) in that category.
- Los Angeles has played a bit faster since trading away PG James Harden. Across their last 10 games, they sit 18th (98.7) in pace of play.
- The Clippers have scored at least 123 points in four of their last five games.
- The Bulls permit the 10th-most 3-point attempts (37.9) a night.
Bulls vs. Clippers Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/13/2026
Here are top Bulls vs. Clippers picks to target for Friday, March 13, on PrizePicks. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks are headlined by Bulls PG Josh Giddey and Clippers G-F Bennedict Mathurin.
Bulls PG Josh Giddey vs. Clippers Projection: 16.5 Rebs + Asts
- Giddey logged 40 minutes vs. the Lakers on Thursday, finishing with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 15 assists.
- The former Oklahoma City Thunder guard has played at least 32 minutes in each of his last five contests.
- With an increase in minutes, Giddey has recorded at least 18 combined rebounds and assists in all five games.
- The 23-year-old averages 9.1 rebounds and 9.7 assists on the road, compared to 7.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists at home.
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Clippers G-F Bennedict Mathurin vs. Bulls Projection: 19.5 Points
- Mathurin has scored at least 21 points in four of his last five games.
- Although the former Indiana Pacer has been coming off the bench, he's averaged 28 minutes, 13.4 attempts, and 6.9 free throw tries across his last seven games.
- Garland averaged 21.7 points and 16.3 shot attempts over the last three, so with him out, Mathurin has the potential for more minutes and an increased usage rate.
- When he played for Indiana earlier in the season, Mathurin averaged 20.7 points in three games vs. the Bulls.
Clippers PG Kris Dunn vs. Bulls Projection: 9 Rebs + Asts
- Clippers PG Kris Dunn has chipped in at least 10 combined rebounds and assists in six of his last 11 games.
- The former Bull has produced at least 10 combined rebounds and assists in four of the last six games without Garland.
- Chicago allows the third-most assists per game (28.4) in the NBA.
- When Dunn took on the Bulls in January, he produced 5 rebounds and 6 assists over 26 minutes.
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Giddey aims to rack up rebounds and assists again in what will be the second game of a back-to-back set for the Bulls on Friday. The Clippers, meanwhile, try to stay hot at home with Mathurin and Dunn looking to be productive with Garland out.
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