Bulls vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 26

Bulls vs. Lakers Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: CHSN and SportsNet LA

The Chicago Bulls (23-22) are underdogs (+1.5) as they try to continue a four-game win streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (27-17) at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, January 26, 2026 at United Center. The contest airs on CHSN and SportsNet LA. The matchup has an over/under of 236.5 points.

Bulls vs. Lakers Odds & Spread

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Bulls vs. Lakers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Bulls win (51.1%)

Bulls vs. Lakers Betting Trends

• The Lakers have put together a record of 23-20-1 against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Bulls are 23-21-1 this year.
• This season, Lakers games have hit the over 25 times out of 45 chances.
• The Bulls have gone over the point total 46.7% of the time this year (21 of 45 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Los Angeles has fared worse when playing at home, covering 10 times in 20 home games, and 13 times in 24 road games.
• Looking at point totals, the Lakers hit the over more often when playing at home, as they've exceeded the total 15 times in 20 opportunities this season (75%). In away games, they have hit the over 10 times in 24 opportunities (41.7%).
• Against the spread, Chicago has performed better at home (13-10-1) than on the road (10-11-0).
• Bulls games have gone above the over/under 41.7% of the time at home (10 of 24), and 52.4% of the time on the road (11 of 21).

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic averages 33.4 points, 7.8 boards and 8.7 assists, shooting 46.7% from the field and 33.4% from beyond the arc, with 3.4 made 3-pointers per contest (sixth in league).
• LeBron James' numbers on the season are 22.3 points, 6 boards and 6.9 assists per contest, shooting 50.8% from the floor and 33.1% from downtown, with an average of 1.6 made treys.
• Deandre Ayton is averaging 13.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 1 block.
• Jake LaRavia is averaging 9.5 points, 4.3 boards and 2 assists.
• Marcus Smart is averaging 10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Bulls Leaders

• Nikola Vucevic is averaging 16.8 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the Bulls.
• The Bulls are receiving 18.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game from Josh Giddey.
• The Bulls get 14.9 points per game from Matas Buzelis, plus 5.2 rebounds and 2 assists.
• Per game, Ayo Dosunmu gives the Bulls 14.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• The Bulls are getting 11.3 points, 3.7 boards and 2.6 assists per game from Kevin Huerter.

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