Lakers vs Bulls Fanatics Markets Prediction, Pick, Odds for Monday, January 26

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Jan 26, 2026, 11:06 AM EST

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Jan 26, 2026, 11:06 AM EST

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The Los Angeles Lakers (27-17) and Chicago Bulls (23-22) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago, Ill. The game will broadcast live on CHSN.

The Lakers are 2.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Lakers -2.5), with the over/under set at 236.5 total points. The Lakers are 51-cent favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Bulls are priced at 50-cents to pull off the upset on Fanatics Markets.

Let's get into my Lakers vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Monday, January 26.

Lakers vs Bulls Prediction, Picks

Lakers vs Bulls pick: Bulls +2.5

My Bulls vs. Lakers best bet is on Chicago to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at Fanatics Markets. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.

Lakers vs Bulls Odds

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This NBA spread betting system is built on the idea that strong home teams with consistent rebounding form and stable scoring patterns tend to deliver reliable spread performances when the market prices them within a reasonable moneyline range — which may be the case for the Bulls in tonight's matchup against the Lakers.

By focusing on home teams with solid ATS results in their own building, a sustained run of strong offensive rebounding across five games, and a recent scoring trend that sits just above league norms without being inflated, the system targets teams like the Bulls whose advantages are real rather than driven by short bursts of variance.

Limiting the sample to regular season games ensures predictable motivation and rotation patterns, while requiring the team to be at home captures the benefits of familiarity, rest structure, and crowd support.

the team is the Home team

the game is played during the Regular season

the team's 10 Games Average Points Above League Average is between 0 and 5

the 5 Game Off Reb is between 37 and 100

the team's home ATS win % is between 40% and 100%

the closing moneyline is between -130 and 250

$1,886

WON

372-329-14

RECORD

53%

WIN%

View System

Lakers vs Bulls Predictions, Analysis

When the aforementioned factors align and the moneyline range stays between -130 and -250, the favorite tends to be priced fairly and capable of controlling the game through rebounding and steady offense, creating a profitable long term position.

So, let's back the Bulls as short home underdogs against the Lakers on Monday night.

Pick: Bulls +2.5

Spread

My Bulls vs Lakers betting prediction is on Chicago to cover the spread at +2.5.

Moneyline

I'm targeting the spread instead of the moneyline in this spot.

Over/Under

No play on the total.

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