The Chicago Bulls will be playing without Derrick Rose on Sunday afternoon as they head to the Staples Center to face Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers in a matinee.
The Clippers are 2-0 both SU and ATS in their last two games against the Bulls heading into their first meeting of the season on Sunday afternoon - with both of those games turning out to be UNDER results on the totals.
The Bulls will try to spoil the party on Sunday; they are 5-6 ATS against the number this season, while the Clippers are 7-7 ATS. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injury news). Chicago is 4-7 on the totals; Los Angeles is 8-6.
View Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers Odds and Stats.
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Clippers installed as -7.5-point Favorite in this particular matchup. The over-under number was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 193.5.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 9-rated Bulls taking on the No. 2-rated Clippers in this contest. Computer models indicate a possible 96-94 win for the Clippers on Sunday.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 98-95 loser as they battled the Trail Blazers on the road. The Bulls covered in the match as a 3.5-point underdog, while 193 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Derrick Rose scored 20 points in a failed effort to lead the Bulls to victory (they lost 98-95 to Portland at Rose Garden on Friday).
Los Angeles won its last outing, a 103-102 result against the Kings on November 23. The Clippers failed to cover in that game as a 10.5-point favorite, while the 205 combined points took the game UNDER the total. Los Angeles earned a 103-102 victory over Sacramento on Saturday, getting 22 points from Chris Paul at STAPLES Center.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Los Angeles's No. 2-ranked offense (107 PPG) against a Bulls defense that ranks No. 3 at 90.55 PPG. The Clippers have averaged 47.41% from the field per game, more than the Bulls have managed so far this season (42.35% on average).
A few Bulls at Clippers trends to consider:
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Clippers is 11-2-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
LA Clippers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
LA Clippers is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Chicago
LA Clippers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
Next up:
Chicago at Utah, Monday, November 25th
Los Angeles home to New York, Wednesday, November 27th
