by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Mar 12, 2026
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Friday, March 13, 2026
Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
Where to Watch: CHSN, FDSSC, KTLA
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Bulls +11.5, Clippers -11.5; Over/Under: 234.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Bulls +11.5, Clippers -11.5; Over/Under: 234.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Bulls +11.5, Clippers -11.5; Over/Under: 234.5 points
Season Record
Chicago Bulls: 27-38 (4th place, Central Division)
Los Angeles Clippers: 33-32 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
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Chicago Bulls: 3-7 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers: 6-4 last 10
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview and Analysis
The Bulls are entering this game with a 27-38 record overall this season and they are 11-20 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Golden State Warriors, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Los Angeles Lakers still to be played on Thursday night. In their game against the Warriors, Matas Buzelis led the team in points in that game with 41 while Tre Jones was next on the team with 22 points. Josh Giddey led the team in assists in that game with 17 while Josh Giddey led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 44.6% from the field, 31.9% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 119.9 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 30-35 this season and their O/U record is 30-35.
The Clippers are entering this game with a 33-32 record overall this season and they are 18-13 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Memphis Grizzlies, the New York Knicks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kawhi Leonard led the team in points in that game with 45 while Bennedict Mathurin was next on the team with 22 points. Jordan Miller led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Isaiah Jackson led the team in rebounds with 6. They were 63.4% from the field, 51.4% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.6 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 36-29 this season and their O/U record is 34-31.
Bulls vs Clippers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Clippers listed as an 11.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Clippers have looked good in their games this season with their 33-32 record overall which has them right in the middle of the West. They have looked good on their home court too with their 18-13 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Bulls haven't looked good in their games this season with their 27-38 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the East. They have been a terrible road team too with their 11-20 road record this year. The Bulls are off a road win over the Warriors in their last one, but they needed OT to beat a banged up Warriors team missing multiple starters, and the Bulls still haven't looked that good lately. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games as they have looked terrible since selling at the trade deadline, and they aren't in a great situation here either. They are playing this game on the road on a back-to-back with a tough game against the Lakers the night before, and they have also been dealing with a lot of injuries too. The Clippers have been rolling in their games though and they have dug themselves out of the huge hole they put themselves in to start the season. The Clippers were over 10 games under .500 at one point, but now they are 1 game above and have looked great over the last few months. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games and they have a ton of momentum on their side now with 3 wins in a row. They have been beating some good teams too and they have the talent to take advantage of this bad Bulls team in a bad situation. The best way to place a bet here is on the Clippers to cover the spread in this game.
Bulls Clippers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, March 13, 2026 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Clippers 117 Bulls 92.
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NBA Betting Trends
Chicago Bulls: 12-18 ATS in road games. 26-34 ATS versus good passing teams, averaging 23 assists/game or more. 21-28 ATS versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 46% or more. 19-7 OVER against Pacific division opponents.
Los Angeles Clippers: 16-6 ATS off a home blowout win by 20 points or more. 6-3 ATS after scoring 136 points or more. 21-5 ATS off a home win. 16-9 OVER in non-conference games.
Key Injuries
Chicago Bulls: J. Giddey (PG) Day To Day - Ankle. G. Yabusele (C) Day To Day - Foot. J. Smith (C) Day To Day - Calf. I. Okoro (SG) Day To Day - Patellofemoral. M. Buzelis (SF) Day To Day - Ankle. P. Williams (PF) Day To Day - Ankle. C. Sexton (SG) Day To Day - Leg. A. Simons (SG) Out - Wrist. J. Ivey (SG) Out - Knee. Z. Collins (PF) Out For Season - Toe. N. Essengue (PF) Out For Season - Shoulder.
Los Angeles Clippers: J. Collins (PF) Out - Arm. Y. Niederhauser (C) Out For Season - Foot. B. Beal (SG) Out For Season - Hip.
Notable Quotes
“If he holds it and tries to read the defense and then figure out what he wants to do, it’s too late. He’s seeing that more now.” - Billy Donovan on Buzelis after his team’s win against the Warriors in their game on Tuesday.
“We’re not done yet. I’m proud of our coaching staff and the players. We’ve had a long climb and we still have 17 games to go, but I’m very proud of our group. I’m proud of our coaching and front office.” - Ty Lue after his team’s win against the Timberwolves in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Chicago Bulls
PG Josh Giddey
SG Tre Jones
SF Isaac Okoro
PF Matas Buzelis
C Jalen Smith
Los Angeles Clippers
PG Darius Garland
SG Kris Dunn
SF Kawhi Leonard
PF Derrick Jones Jr.
C Brook Lopez
Statistical Leaders
Chicago Bulls
PPG: Josh Giddey (17.7)
APG: Josh Giddey (8.7)
Reb/G: Josh Giddey (8.4)
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: Kawhi Leonard (28.3)
APG: Darius Garland (5.8)
Reb/G: Kawhi Leonard (6.4)
Coaches:
Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (6th season)
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (6th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
