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Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/12/26

Updated: 2:59 PM ET Mar 12, 2026

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Lakers

WLWLW	Last 5	WLWWW
27-38	Record	40-25
29-36-0	ATS Record	32-33-0
31-34	O/U Record	35-30

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Bulls vs Lakers Pickswise Expert Predictions

Game Totals Pick

Under 238.5(-110)

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While contests between the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers tend to deliver high-scoring games, this game should not follow a similar pattern. The first game between the sides this season cleared the 239-point mark. However, the teams, and especially the visitors, could be short-handed here. There are 11 players with injury designations on the Bulls roster as of writing, and while several are listed as either probable or questionable, they may have to throw out unfamiliar lineups — which should impact offensive production. LeBron James carries a questionable designation into this game for the hosts too, which could leave them short of one of their best offensive weapons.

Over the last 10 games, both teams have shown improved ability to get stops. During that stretch these sides have ranked 9th and 11th in defensive rating, respectively. With the Lakers down in 24th during those contests in pace, this could turn into a slow, half-court battle. Even if the tempo does pick up, the Bulls are just 23rd in true shooting percentage during that run of games, so they are likely to struggle to do their part for the over. The hosts have also allowed the 5th-fewest fast break points per game; expect them to get back in transition and impose their tempo on this contest. Back the under as a result.

Bulls vs Lakers prediction: Under 238.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to under 238.

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Like most Lithuanians, I started watching basketball from the age of six. I'm based out in London and played basketball at the University of Lincoln here in the UK. I had always had an interest in the NBA but things really took off in the summer of 2010. That year Linas Kleiza led Lithuania to 3rd place at the World Championships and signed with the Toronto Raptors to replace the departing Chris Bosh. I've been a Raptors fan since that day and I've not missed a game since. I've been handicapping games for more than a decade, specializing in player props. For Germantas Kneita media enquiries, please email contact@pickswise.com.

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