The Los Angeles Lakers (40-25) will attempt to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Chicago Bulls (27-38) on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena as heavy, 10.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 10:30 p.m. ET on CHSN+ and SportsNet LA.
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Lakers vs. Bulls Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final score of Lakers 121, Bulls 112.
Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-532)
Total Pick: Over 232 (computer predicts 233.2 points)
Pick ATS: Bulls (+10.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Bulls Matchups
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
So far this season, Los Angeles has compiled a 35-30-0 record against the spread.
The Lakers have a 4-2 record against the spread when favored by 10.5 points or more this season.
Los Angeles’ games have hit the over in 33 out of 65 opportunities (50.8%).
The Lakers have entered the game as favorites 39 times this season and won 30, or 76.9%, of those games.
Los Angeles has been at least a -532 moneyline favorite three times this season and won all of those games.
Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends
So far this year, Chicago has put together a 30-35-0 record against the spread.
The Bulls are 3-3 against the spread when an underdog by 10.5 points or more this year.
Chicago’s games have gone over the point total 29 out of 65 times (44.6%).
The Bulls have won 42.5% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (17-23).
Chicago has gone 2-3 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +399 or longer (40%).
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Lakers vs. Bulls Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Jaxson Hayes: Day-To-Day (Back),
Maxi Kleber: Day-To-Day (Back),
LeBron James: Day-To-Day (Elbow)
Bulls
Bulls:
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Zach Collins: Out For Season (Toe),
Jaden Ivey: Out (Knee),
Anfernee Simons: Day-To-Day (Wrist),
Patrick Williams: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Collin Sexton: Day-To-Day (Leg)
Lakers vs. Bulls Game Time and TV Channel
Game day: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
TV channel: CHSN+ and SportsNet LA
Location: Los Angeles, California
Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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