
The Bulls will travel to Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon to face the Clippers. On paper, the game looks to be a slight mismatch, but these teams have already played two competitive games this season. The Clippers may have weary legs from a tough west coast stretch, and because of that, you get a large -8.5 point spread.
These odds were updated at 9 am EST on 03/09/24; the odds came from Draft Kings.
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There’s no denying the Clippers team is superior to the Bulls. The Bulls have come off an exhausting series of away games, which have undoubtedly been difficult. Given their limited rotation and reduced energy reserves, it remains to be seen how much of an impact the guests can make against an efficient offensive game from hosts like the Los Angeles Clippers; therefore, we expect a straightforward win by the Los Angeles Clippers.
If you like the Bulls you will get great value on the moneyline, but I really don’t see the Bulls winning this game. No value exists for betting on the Clippers moneyline, so I would give the -8.5 points.
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Chicago Bulls fans should celebrate as the Over has hit in two straight games and is 33-29-1 overall this season.
Last time out for the Clippers at Houston and in their recent home game versus Washington Wizards (140-115) March 1st, both games went over.
Two of the last three meetings between these teams have seen the over be hit, and in eight out of nine it has occurred.
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The line looks about right to me. The Clippers are the better team, and they are playing at home. I expect to see a tired Bulls team in this game.
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Kawhi Leonard Points:ย 24.5 (over odds: -120)
James Haden Rebounds:ย 5.5 (over odds: +112)
Demar DeRozan Assists: 4.5 (over odds: +100)\
Nikola Vucevic Points: 18.5 (over odds: -120)
The Clippers have won both games so far this season, 124-112 and 108-103.
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I think we will see a close game through three quarters and the Bulls will slowly wear down leading to a fairly comfortable Clippers win. Clippers 126ย Bulls 110
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