The Los Angeles Clippers (19-23) and Chicago Bulls (20-22) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The game will broadcast live on CHSN.
The Bulls are 2.5-point favorites over the Clippers on the spread (Bulls -2.5), with the over/under set at 227.5 total points. Chicago is a 60-cent favorite to win outright, while Los Angeles is priced at 41 cents to pull off the upset on Fanatics Markets.
Let's get into my Clippers vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, January 20.
Clippers vs Bulls Prediction
- Clippers vs Bulls pick: Under 227.5
My Bulls vs Clippers best bet is Under 227.5 total points in this game, with the best price currently available at Fanatics Markets. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Clippers vs Bulls Odds
Clippers vs Bulls NBA Preview
Injuries have become an important issue for both teams this season, and the latest ones have had a direct impact on their offensive output.
Our Bet Labs "Home Dictate Unders" recommendation is to pick the under for this game, which has a line of 227.5 points.
The Clippers confirmed they will be without Kawhi Leonard for the final stop of their road trip tonight in Chicago, after beating the Wizards 110-106 yesterday (total score of 216).
Meanwhile, the Bulls still list Josh Giddey and Patrick Williams as questionable for tonight, and the totals of their last two games were also below tonight's line.
Clippers vs Bulls Predictions, Analysis
This system identifies NBA regular-season games where a fast-paced home team faces a slower-paced visitor, creating value on the Under.
When tempo clashes occur, the home team’s rhythm and environment typically dictate the flow, often slowing the overall scoring despite expectations of pace inflation.
Oddsmakers tend to overestimate total points in these situations, pricing based on season averages rather than matchup control.
Modest spreads signal competitive games where both teams play more deliberate half-court possessions and defensive intensity increases late.
The result is a pattern where the home team’s comfort, control, and situational awareness lead to fewer possessions and lower final totals than projected, especially when public perception leans toward offensive fireworks.
Pick: Under 227.5
