The Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers will play in an inter-conference matchup on Sunday evening. It's time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bulls-Clippers prediction and pick.
The Bulls and Clippers are both off to great starts to the 2021-22 NBA season, winning eight of their first 12 games respectively. The Bulls have been powered by Zach LaVine along with new additions Demar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball. Paul George is the star of the show for the Clippers, with Eric Bledsoe and Reggie Jackson holding down the backcourt. The Clippers are favorites on their home floor on Sunday, and they will look to improve on their 6-2 home record. Chicago is 3-2 away from home so far this season.
Here's are the Bulls-Clippers odds for this Sunday NBA matchup, courtesy of FanDuel.
NBA Odds: Bulls-Clippers Odds
Chicago Bulls +4.5 (-110)
Los Angeles Clippers -4.5 (-11o)
Over 217.5 points (-110)
Under 217.5 points (-110)
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Article Continues BelowWhy The Bulls Can Cover The Spread
The Bulls have been very solid on both ends of the court this season, as they sit seventh in the NBA with a +4.5 net rating. Chicago is top-10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency, and looks primed to be a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference this season. The Bulls will have their hands full with Paul George Sunday night, but have weapons in their own right in LaVine and DeRozan. The Bulls' wings are combining for over 50 points per game this season, while Lonzo Ball is helping orchestrate things. Alex Caruso is providing energy on the defensive end, helping the Bulls to the NBA's seventh ranked defense in terms of points per possession. The Bulls could be in good shape for a cover and a win on Sunday night, but the Clippers will provide a tough challenge. Chicago is 8-4 vs. the spread so far in 2021-22.
Why The Clippers Can Cover The Spread
Paul George is making a case to be a dark horse for the MVP, helping power the Clippers to one of the best records in the Western Conference this season despite the absences of Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka. George is averaging 26.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists, leading the Clippers in all three categories. Los Angeles would be lost for sure without George this season, but contributions from Bledsoe and Jackson have helped keep the Clippers afloat when George does need some help. Ty Lue impressively has a short-handed Clippers team clicking on all cylinders early in this season, particularly at home. Los Angeles is a good play to cover and win on Sunday as they look to improve on their 6-2 home record. The Clippers are 7-5 vs. the spread so far this season.
Final Bulls-Clippers Prediction & Pick
Take the Clippers to cover and win vs. the Bulls on Sunday, as they have a +7.9 net rating on their home floor so far this season.
FINAL BULLS-CLIPPERS PREDICTION & PICK: Clippers -4.5 (-110)