Bulls vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 26

Bulls vs. Lakers Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: CHSN and SportsNet LA

The Chicago Bulls (23-22) are 1.5-point underdogs as they try to build on a four-game win streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (27-17) on Monday, January 26, 2026 at United Center. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on CHSN and SportsNet LA. The matchup has an over/under of 237.5 points.

Bulls vs. Lakers Odds & Spread

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Bulls vs. Lakers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Bulls win (51.4%)

Bulls vs. Lakers Betting Trends

• The Lakers have covered the spread 23 times over 44 games with a set spread.
• Against the spread, the Bulls are 23-21-1 this season.
• Games involving the Lakers have hit the over 25 times out of 45 chances this season.
• Bulls games this season have gone over the point total 21 times in 45 opportunities (46.7%).
• Against the spread, Los Angeles has performed worse when playing at home, covering 10 times in 20 home games, and 13 times in 24 road games.
• Looking at over/unders, the Lakers hit the over more consistently when playing at home, as they've eclipsed the total 15 times in 20 opportunities this season (75%). On the road, they have hit the over 10 times in 24 opportunities (41.7%).
• Chicago's winning percentage against the spread at home is .542 (13-10-1). Away, it is .476 (10-11-0).
• Bulls games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (10 times out of 24) than on the road (11 of 21) this season.

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic averages 33.4 points, 7.8 boards and 8.7 assists.
• LeBron James' numbers on the season are 22.3 points, 6 boards and 6.9 assists per game, shooting 50.8% from the floor and 33.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 made treys.
• Deandre Ayton averages 13.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists, shooting 66.2% from the field (second in NBA).
• Jake LaRavia is averaging 9.5 points, 4.3 boards and 2 assists.
• Marcus Smart is averaging 10.1 points, 2.9 assists and 3.1 boards.

Bulls Leaders

• Nikola Vucevic averages 16.8 points for the Bulls, plus 9.1 boards and 3.8 assists.
• The Bulls are receiving 18.8 points, 8.8 boards and 8.9 assists per game from Josh Giddey.
• The Bulls are getting 14.9 points, 5.2 boards and 2 assists per game from Matas Buzelis.
• Tre Jones' numbers on the season are 12.4 points, 3 boards and 5.8 assists per game. He is draining 55% of his shots from the floor.
• Ayo Dosunmu's numbers on the season are 14.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He is draining 51% of his shots from the floor and 45.7% from beyond the arc (sixth in league), with an average of 1.9 triples.

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