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Lakers6-2
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Bulls1-6
LAL 69%31% CHI
# NBA
Lakers vs Bulls prediction
Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls, Saturday 2 January, 8:00 PM ET at United Center. Our line gives the Lakers a 69% chance.
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- Record
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- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Lakers
- PointsLuka Doncic38.3
- AssistsLuka Doncic8.1
- ReboundsWalker Kessler10.5
Bulls
- PointsCaleb Wilson21.6
- AssistsJosh Giddey7.9
- ReboundsJalen Smith8.6
Season averages
| LAL | Stat | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| W2 | Streak | L5 |
| 115.3 | Points Against | 128.9 |
| 6-2 | Last Ten Games | 1-6 |
| 122.5 | Points Per Game | 112.6 |
| 52 | Field Goal % | 42 |
| 40 | Three Point % | 28 |
| 40.1 | Rebounds Per Game | 45.3 |
| 25.4 | Assists Per Game | 24.6 |
| 6.4 | Blocks Per Game | 5.3 |
| 10.1 | Steals Per Game | 8.7 |
Last five games
Lakers
- Lvs POR136-129
- Wat LAC103-87
- Lat GS112-95
- Wvs TOR131-125
- Wvs MIA138-117
Bulls
- Lvs WSH124-120
- Lat BOS134-99
- Lvs NY133-127
- Lat BOS125-111
- Lat PHI126-107
Injury report
Lakers
- Adou ThieroOut
Bulls
- Nic ClaxtonOut
- Jalen SmithDay-To-Day
Game info
- Venue
- United Center, Chicago, IL
- TV
- Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +
- Season series
- Series starts 1/2
Bulls and Lakers this season
- Sat 2 JanLakers at BullsSat 8:00 PM ET
- Tue 16 FebBulls at LakersTue 10:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Lakers vs Bulls?
8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 2 January 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Lakers vs Bulls on?
ESPN lists Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net + for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Lakers vs Bulls?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Los Angeles Lakers a 69% chance, so a call on them pays x1.46. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Lakers vs Bulls played?
At United Center in Chicago, IL, the home of the Chicago Bulls.
How many times do the Bulls and Lakers play this season?
This season's schedule has 2 games between them.
When do the Bulls and Lakers play next?
Tuesday 16 February 2027 at 10:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Bulls at the Lakers.
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