Jan. 20, 2026, 12:29 a.m. ET
The LA Clippers (19-23) and Chicago Bulls (20-22) meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Split 1-1
The Clippers beat the Washington Wizards 110-106 Monday, but failed to cover as a 6.5-point road favorite as the Under (226.5) cashed. Los Angeles was led by G James Harden, who scored 36 points on 9-for-17 shooting. The Clippers have ripped off 6 straight wins, going 5-1 against the spread (ATS). They are 19-23 ATS on the season.
The Bulls blasted the Brooklyn Nets 124-102 Sunday, covering with ease as a 7.5-point home favorite as the Over (223.5) hit. Seven Chicago players notched double figures, led by G Coby White’s 24 points. The Bulls have traded off winning and losing over their previous 6 games and are 3-3 ATS in those. They are 20-21-1 ATS this season.
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Moneyline (ML): Clippers +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Bulls -160 (bet $160 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +3.5 (-110) | Bulls -3.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)Clippers at Bulls key injuries
Clippers
(Not yet submitted — below was for Monday’s game)
G Bradley Beal (hip) outG Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) outF Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) outF Kawhi Leonard (ankle) out
Bulls
C Zach Collins (toe) outG Josh Giddey (hamstring) questionableF Patrick Williams (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Bulls picks and predictionsPrediction
Bulls 118, Clippers 114
BET BULLS (-160).
The Clippers have been one of the worst teams in the NBA with a rest disadvantage, and they are 3-7 in that position, per TeamRankings.com. Much of LA’s recent success has been because of Leonard’s availability, and he’ll be out in this one.
The Bulls could get Giddey back, which would be huge for their offense. They have found some rhythm, scoring at least 109 in 5 straight games and topping 120 in 3 of those. Considering those trends, take BULLS (-160).
PASS.
The Bulls -3.5 (-110) is certainly playable, but given the predicted outcome, this one should be close. Take less risk and play the moneyline instead of the spread.
BET OVER 226.5 (-115).
Both teams have slight Over trends.
The Clippers are 4-3 O/U in their last 7 games and have scored at least 110 points in 6 of those games. Despite Leonard’s absence, Harden is one of the most-gifted scorers in NBA history and can lead the team on that side of the court.
As noted above, the Bulls’ offense has been on fire. Their defense has also allowed at least 112 points in 3 of their last 4 performances. Chicago has gone Over in 3 of its last 4 games. Take OVER 226.5 (-115).
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