The Chicago Bulls (27-39) and Los Angeles Clippers (33-32) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The game will broadcast live on CHSN.
The Clippers are 13.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Clippers -13.5), with the over/under set at 234.5 total points. Los Angeles is a -750 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +525 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bulls vs. Clippers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, March 13.
Bulls vs Clippers Prediction, Pick
- Bulls vs Clippers pick: Bulls +13.5 (-110)
My Clippers vs. Bulls best bet is on Chicago to cover the spread. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bulls vs Clippers Odds
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+13.5 -110 | 234.5 -110o / -110u | +525 |
| Clippers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-13.5 -110 | 234.5 -110o / -110u | -750 |
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Bulls vs Clippers NBA Preview
The Clippers enter this matchup riding a wave of momentum after a 153-128 demolition of the Timberwolves. In that game, Kawhi Leonard exploded for 45 points.
Los Angeles has now won six of its last seven games and has climbed back above .500 after an improbable turnaround after starting 6-21 earlier in the season.
Since that low point in December, the Clippers have gone 27-11 with Leonard becoming the clear focal point of the offense.
Leonard has averaged roughly 30 points per game during that stretch and continues to drive a Los Angeles offense that has averaged 134 points across its last three wins.
Chicago, meanwhile, enters the game on the second night of a back-to-back after a 142-130 loss to the Lakers.
Despite the defeat, Josh Giddey nearly recorded a triple-double with 27 points, 15 assists and eight rebounds, while Matas Buzelis continued his breakout road trip with another strong scoring performance.
The Bulls have struggled overall, losing 14 of their last 17 games, but their offense has shown flashes recently, including a 53.7% shooting performance against the Lakers.
Chicago also won the first meeting between these teams earlier this season, a 138-110 victory back in January.
Fatigue could be a factor with the Bulls playing their second game in as many nights, and that situation is already reflected in a large point spread.
Action PRO projects the spread for this game at Clippers -7.9, which makes Bulls +13.5 an A+ play in our database.
Bulls vs Clippers Predictions, Betting Analysis
Our NBA Bet Labs system titled, "Road 'Dogs Off ATS Loss" focuses on regular season situations where visiting underdogs are primed for a rebound after failing to cover the spread in their previous game, such as the Bulls in this spot.
Teams like Chicago often show stronger effort and tighter execution following a poor performance, particularly when facing opponents coming off strong ATS wins who may enter overconfident or slightly overvalued by the market.
The travel factor can also add motivation, as underdogs on the road tend to play with urgency and discipline to remain competitive.
By isolating games where perception favors the home team and the spread inflates accordingly, the system identifies bounce-back opportunities where public sentiment pushes the line too far.
That setup fits this matchup well.
The Clippers are coming off a massive offensive performance and have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the past month.
That surge, as well as Chicago playing on the second night of a back-to-back, has helped push this spread into blowout territory.
However, the Bulls' offense has actually been competitive recently, and players like Giddey and Buzelis have continued to produce even during the team's losing stretch.
Chicago also shot extremely well against the Lakers last game, and has shown the ability to keep games relatively high scoring.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles may be vulnerable to a slight letdown spot after such an emotional win over Minnesota.
With a large spread and an opponent capable of scoring, this becomes a classic buy-low situation on the Bulls as road underdogs.
Pick: Bulls +13.5 (-110)
