The Lakers had started the stretch 3-0 before a blowout loss to Milwaukee on Thursday. Still, a 3-1 week has put the Lakers back into third in the Western Conference as they continue to chug along without LeBron James, who is undergoing pre-game workouts and is now listed as questionable for Saturday.

Chicago’s won six of their last eight to all but solidify a spot in the Eastern Conference play-in. And the way Chicago is scoring right now, they are looking like a team that belongs in the post-season. And one way to test this is going up against a star-studded Lakers squad.

Tip-off at Crypto.com Arena gets going at 10:30 p.m. EDT with the Lakers a 9.5-point favourite on home court and the total at 233.5 on the NBA odds. 

Bulls vs. Lakers NBA Betting Odds

Thursday’s home loss dropped L.A.’s home record to 28-8 on the year, still good for the third-most home wins in the NBA this season. It also snapped a nine-game win streak for the Lakers at home. Chicago’s in the middle of a six-game road trip in which they are 2-2 thus far. Playing .500 basketball is if anything a compliment for the 30-40 Bulls, but as of late they’ve been playing above that pace with a 6-4 record in the month of March. Chicago’s scored a minimum of 110 points in all 10 games, and are 5-1 ATS in their last six road outings.

Head-to-head, six straight Bulls–Lakers contests have finished over the total. Saturday’s the first of two meetings this season between these clubs, with the other going down on Thursday at Chicago. The last Chicago–L.A. contest was a 141-132 shootout that ended in regulation.

Chicago Bulls

Coby White is having a month to remember. The 25-year-old is averaging almost 30 points a game in March and is coming off a 35-point night in Thursday at Sacramento. White caught absolute fire in the win, posting 31 of his 35 points in the second half. Nikola Vucevic and Kevin Huerter also scored 24 and 25 points respectively in Thursday’s win, as this trio continues to lead Chicago offensively.

Since coming over via trade last month, Huerter has season has offensive production rise by five points per game. Huerter’s 25 on Thursday was a high in points with Chicago and he now has double digits in all but one game this month. Chicago’s team total Saturday is at 110.5 points.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers didn’t stand much of a chance on Thursday as all of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jarred Vanderbilt, and LeBron James all sat out with injuries. Doncic, Reaves, and Vanderbilt are probably to play on Saturday and James, Hachimura, and Finney-Smith are questionable. 

Even if the questionable players can’t go, L.A. should be in good shape as long as Luka is back. Doncic led the Lakers to a huge 120-108 victory on Wednesday, meaning he was likely held out of Thursday’s loss given it being a back-to-back. A positive from the 118-89 loss to Milwaukee on Thursday? Bronny James played 30 minutes off the bench and finished with career-high 17 points, going seven for 10 from the field. 

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bulls vs. Lakers?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bulls Team Leaders

CHI

Points	Coby White 20.39
Assists	Josh Giddey 7.19
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 10.07
FG%	Jahmir Young 80
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.34
Blocks	Matas Buzelis 0.94

LAL

Points	Luka Doncic 28.18
Assists	LeBron James 8.21
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 11.88
FG%	Jaxson Hayes 72.2
Steals	Luka Doncic 1.61
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.14

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

LAL

Points	Luka Doncic 37
Assists	LeBron James 3
Rebounds	Luka Doncic 8
FG%	Luka Doncic 54.5
Steals	LeBron James 2
Blocks	LeBron James 3

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Lakers Team Leaders

CHI

Points	Coby White 20.39
Assists	Josh Giddey 7.19
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 10.07
FG%	Jahmir Young 80
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.34
Blocks	Matas Buzelis 0.94

LAL

Points	Luka Doncic 28.18
Assists	LeBron James 8.21
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 11.88
FG%	Jaxson Hayes 72.2
Steals	Luka Doncic 1.61
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.14

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

LAL

Points	Luka Doncic 37
Assists	LeBron James 3
Rebounds	Luka Doncic 8
FG%	Luka Doncic 54.5
Steals	LeBron James 2
Blocks	LeBron James 3

Injuries

Chicago

Dalen Terry (SF)

Prob Wed Calf - 15 / 04 / 25

Jalen Smith (PF)

Ques Sun Head - 13 / 04 / 25

Dalen Terry (SF)

Prob Sun Calf - 11 / 04 / 25

Josh Giddey (SG)

Prob Wed Forearm - 11 / 04 / 25

Jalen Smith (PF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25

Kevin Huerter (SG)

Ques Wed Neck - 09 / 04 / 25

Nikola Vucevic (C)

Prob Wed Calf - 08 / 04 / 25

Josh Giddey (SG)

Ques Wed Forearm - 08 / 04 / 25

Dalen Terry (SF)

Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 04 / 25

Jevon Carter (PG)

Ques Fri Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25

L.A. Lakers

Rui Hachimura (PF)

Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 04 / 25

Jaxson Hayes (C)

Ques Sat Hand - 13 / 04 / 25

Austin Reaves (PG)

Ques Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25

Jarred Vanderbilt (SF)

Ques Sat Foot - 13 / 04 / 25

Gabe Vincent (SG)

Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 04 / 25

Jordan Goodwin (PG)

Prob Sun Foot - 13 / 04 / 25

Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)

Ques Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25

Luka Doncic (SF)

Ques Sat Quadricep - 13 / 04 / 25

Mark Williams (C)

Out Sun Foot - 12 / 04 / 25

Jaxson Hayes (C)

Ques Wed Hand - 09 / 04 / 25

Injuries

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Dalen Terry (SF)	Prob Wed	Calf - 15 / 04 / 25	1-0	0-1	+ -
Terry is managing a lingering right calf contusion, but he is projected to be ready for the Play-In round against the Heat on Wednesday.
Jalen Smith (PF)	Ques Sun	Head - 13 / 04 / 25	2-0	0-2	+ -
Smith is ailing with a headache, and it is unknown if he will face the 76ers on Sunday.
Dalen Terry (SF)	Prob Sun	Calf - 11 / 04 / 25	3-0	1-2	+ -
Terry is nursing a right calf contusion, but he is projected to be active for Sunday's clash versus the 76ers.
Josh Giddey (SG)	Prob Wed	Forearm - 11 / 04 / 25	3-0	1-2	+ -
Giddey is nursing a right flexor carpi ulnaris tendinopathy, but he is expected to be ready for the Play-In round against the Heat on Wednesday.
Jalen Smith (PF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25	3-1	2-2	+ -
Smith is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is projected to return to action on Friday against the Wizards.
Kevin Huerter (SG)	Ques Wed	Neck - 09 / 04 / 25	3-1	2-2	+ -
Huerter has suffered a neck injury, and it is up in the air if he will play against the Heat on Wednesday.
Nikola Vucevic (C)	Prob Wed	Calf - 08 / 04 / 25	4-1	3-2	+ -
Vucevic is nursing a calf injury, but he is set to be available for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Josh Giddey (SG)	Ques Wed	Forearm - 08 / 04 / 25	4-1	3-2	+ -
Giddey is dealing with a forearm injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play against Heat on Wednesday.
Dalen Terry (SF)	Prob Sun	Illness - 05 / 04 / 25	4-2	3-3	+ -
Terry is battling with an Illness, but he is expected to dress against the Hornets on Sunday.
Jevon Carter (PG)	Ques Fri	Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25	5-3	5-3	+ -
Carter is dealing with a right shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Trail Blazers on Friday.

L.A. Lakers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Rui Hachimura (PF)	Ques Sat	Knee - 13 / 04 / 25	1-2	1-2	+ -
Hachimura is nursing with left patellar tendinopathy, and it is up in the air if he will take the court for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Jaxson Hayes (C)	Ques Sat	Hand - 13 / 04 / 25	1-2	1-2	+ -
Hayes is dealing with a right-hand contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Austin Reaves (PG)	Ques Sat	Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25	1-2	1-2	+ -
Reaves is fighting off with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Jarred Vanderbilt (SF)	Ques Sat	Foot - 13 / 04 / 25	1-2	1-2	+ -
Vanderbilt is hampered with a left foot injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Gabe Vincent (SG)	Ques Sat	Knee - 13 / 04 / 25	1-2	1-2	+ -
Vincent is batting with a left knee effusion, and it is uncertain if he will dress for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Jordan Goodwin (PG)	Prob Sun	Foot - 13 / 04 / 25	1-2	1-2	+ -
Goodwin is nursing with due to right plantar fasciitis, but he is likely to play Sunday's game against Trail Blazers.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)	Ques Sat	Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25	1-2	1-2	+ -
Finney-Smith is bothered by a left ankle effusion, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Luka Doncic (SF)	Ques Sat	Quadricep - 13 / 04 / 25	1-2	1-2	+ -
Doncic is dealing with left quadriceps soreness, and it is unclear if he will participate for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Mark Williams (C)	Out Sun	Foot - 12 / 04 / 25	2-2	1-3	+ -
Williams is nursing a left foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Celtics on Sunday.
Jaxson Hayes (C)	Ques Wed	Hand - 09 / 04 / 25	2-3	2-3	+ -
Hayes has injured his hand, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Lakers on Wednesday.