Clippers vs. Bulls: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 9, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 8, 2024

The Los Angeles Clippers (40-21) face the Chicago Bulls (31-32) as 7-point favorites on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET on NBCS. The over/under for the matchup is 220 points.

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Clippers vs. Bulls Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Clippers -7 220

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Injury Report as of March 9

Clippers: Russell Westbrook: Out (Hand)

Bulls: Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee), Patrick Williams: Out (Foot), Zach LaVine: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Clippers (-7)
Total Pick Over (220)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Clippers vs. Bulls Stat Rankings

Clippers Avg. (Rank) Bulls Avg. (Rank)
117.2 (10th) Points Scored 112 (24th)
112.6 (10th) Points Allowed 113.3 (13th)
42.8 (20th) Rebounds 43.7 (14th)
10 (22nd) Off. Rebounds 11.1 (10th)
13 (14th) 3pt Made 11.8 (23rd)
25.8 (21st) Assists 24.8 (24th)
12.2 (9th) Turnovers 11.6 (3rd)

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Clippers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kawhi Leonard 56 24.1 6.2 3.8 1.8 0.8 2.2
Paul George 56 22.1 5.4 3.5 1.6 0.4 3.3
James Harden 56 17.7 5.1 8.3 1.1 0.9 2.8
Norman Powell 60 13.6 2.6 1.1 0.6 0.3 2.2
Ivica Zubac 49 11.4 9.2 1.3 0.2 1.2 0

Bulls Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
DeMar DeRozan 61 23.1 4.2 5.3 1.1 0.6 1
Coby White 63 19.7 4.8 5.3 0.7 0.2 2.9
Nikola Vucevic 58 18.1 10.7 3.4 0.7 0.8 1.2
Ayo Dosunmu 61 10.8 2.7 2.9 0.8 0.5 1.5
Alex Caruso 54 9.6 3.7 2.9 1.5 1.1 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Clippers have covered the spread 31 times in 61 games.
  • Los Angeles is 11-10 as 7-point favorites or more.
  • Out of 61 Clippers games so far this season, 24 have hit the over.
  • Los Angeles and its opponent have broken the 220-point mark 40 times this season.
  • Clippers games average 229.8 total points this season, 9.8 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Bulls’ record against the spread is 33-29-1.
  • Chicago has an ATS record of 6-6 as a 7-point underdog or greater.
  • There have been 34 Bulls games (out of 63) that hit the over this year.
  • Chicago’s games have finished with over 220 points scored 41 times this season.
  • The average total for Bulls games is 225.3 points, which is 5.3 more than this game’s over/under.

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