After overcoming a 15-point deficit in their Sunday win over the Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers (27-17) head to the Windy City where they'll look to snap the Chicago Bulls’ (23-22) four-game winning streak. The game is set to tip at 8 p.m. ET.
Below, we’ll break down our Lakers vs. Bulls prediction and spread total for this Monday matchup. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right.
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Lakers vs. Bulls Prediction, Spread
- L.A. head coach J.J. Reddick announced that Lakers SG Austin Reaves could return for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers. Averaging 26.6 points per game, Reaves has not played since December 25 due to a calf injury.
- The trade for Lakers G Luka Doncic last season is paying off, as he is their most consistent offensive weapon, topping 30 points in three straight games.
- The Bulls started the season strong, spending 15 of the first 17 days at the top of the Eastern Conference and opening with a 6-1 record. Since then, they are just 17-21 and sit ninth in the conference.
- Chicago enters this game on a four-game winning streak, the latest dub being Saturday's victory over the Boston Celtics, with Bulls G-F Kevin Huerter draining a game-winning trey with one second left.
- The recent return of Bulls G Josh Giddey should help on the offensive side as he leads the team with 18.8 points per game and 8.9 assists.
Lakers vs. Bulls Over/Under, Spread
The Lakers enter Monday’s game as 1.5-point road favorites, returning a 1.81x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Bulls are home underdogs with a 1.88x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Los Angeles Lakers -1.5
- Over/Under: 234.5
- Game Winner Payout: Lakers 1.81x | Bulls 1.88x
Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Lakers vs. Bulls Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Lakers vs. Bulls injury report for Monday, January 26, via NBA.com.
Lakers Injury Report
- SG Austin Reaves (calf): OUT
- F Adou Thiero (knee): OUT
- PF Jake LaRavia (quadriceps/illness): Questionable
Bulls Injury Report
- PG Tre Jones (hamstring): OUT
- F-C Zach Collins (toe): OUT
Lakers vs. Bulls Stats to Know
Here are some facts and figures to help you make your Lakers vs. Bulls prediction on Monday, January 26
- The Lakers are among the most productive offenses in the league, ranking seventh in offensive efficiency rating (1.139).
- The Bulls rank 24th with a defensive efficiency rating of 1.140.
- This game could see a lot of scoring as the Lakers also struggle on defense, ranking 25th in defensive efficiency rating (1.141).
- The Bulls have performed well in Chicago as underdogs, with an 8-2 record against the spread.
Lakers vs. Bulls Picks for PrizePicks Today: Monday, January 26
Here are two top Lakers vs. Bulls picks to target for Monday, January 26, on PrizePicks. Player stat projections via PrizePicks are headlined by PG Luka Doncic and G-F Josh Giddey.
Lakers PG Luka Doncic vs. Bulls Projection: 33.5 Points
- The MVP candidate leads the league with 33.4 points per game.
- The former first-round pick has scored 30+ points in 72.2% (26-of-36) of games played, the second-highest percentage in the NBA.
- Doncic is heavily involved in the Lakers' offense, leading the NBA with a 36.4% usage rate.
- The former Mav could focus on shooting from long range, ranking seventh in the league with 3.4 three-pointers made per game.
- The Bulls struggle to defend the perimeter, ranking 20th in opponents’ three-pointers made per game (13.7) and 22nd in opponents’ three-point shooting percentage (36.6%).
Bulls G-F Josh Giddey vs. Lakers Projection: 7.5 Assists
- The former first-round pick is second in the league in assists per game, averaging 8.9.
- Despite Bulls head coach Billy Donovan putting Giddey on a minutes restriction, he finished with 10 assists in 24 minutes during Saturday's matchup against the Celtics.
- The Lakers rank 20th in opponents’ assists percentage (64.4%) and 25th in opponents' assists per possession (0.268).
- The former Oklahoma City Thunder guard has more than 10 assists in the past two matchups against the Lakers.
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