The Lakers will play the Bulls on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Learn more about NBA Betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets. Plus, a great discussion about exotic bets like NBA parlays and props.
| Bonus | |
|---|---|
 #1 BetMGMREVIEW | New Customers - Up to $1500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days One new customer offer/Add'l Terms Bet Now 21+ Playable in Ohio only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966 |
Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls set for Wednesday, December 20th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 89.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Bulls is 86.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 5-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls start this matchup with a 7-7 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 15th (113.8) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Chicago Bulls stand at 25th averaging 109.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.5 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 17th in the league. The Chicago Bulls currently rank 18th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 113.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 4-2 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Chicago Bulls possess a 3-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 15-12 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 11-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrrrr! Avast ye landlubbers! The Lakers battle the Bulls in Chicago... As the away team, they'll face a wild sea of red... The crowd at the Bulls arena be like a raging tempest... The Lakers be 15-12 overall, while the Bulls be 11-17... Lakers have a 4-2 division record, Bulls have 3-3... Lakers score 113.8 points per game, Bulls average 109.9... Ahoy, see you courtside at today's game, ye scallywags!... Be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks... Now, look at this game's prop bets below, ye landlubbers!
Best Lakers at Bulls Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|
Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -3.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +3.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
|
Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Lakers
Bulls
12/20/23 8:10pm EST | -3.5 -115+3.5 -105 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
Lakers
Bulls
Game to Overtime
12/20/23 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -120Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Alex Caruso
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Andre Drummond
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Cam Reddish
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Coby White
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
D'Angelo Russell
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
DeMar DeRozan
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -115Bet |
Jevon Carter
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Patrick Williams
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Taurean Prince
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -130Bet |
Alex Caruso
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Andre Drummond
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 43.5 o +10543.5 u -140Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -130Bet |
Cam Reddish
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
D'Angelo Russell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
DeMar DeRozan
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -120Bet |
Jevon Carter
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 41.5 o -11041.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 34.5 o -10534.5 u -125Bet |
Patrick Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Taurean Prince
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 12/20/23 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xp - Los Angeles Lakers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 28-14 | 19-21 | 7-10 | 27-25 | 118.0 | 117.4 | +0.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
| pb - Chicago Bulls | 39 | 43 | 0.476 | +25.0 | 20-21 | 19-22 | 7-9 | 22-29 | 112.3 | 113.7 | -1.4 | L1 | 5-5 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Chicago Bulls Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Lakers | +4000 Bet |
|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Bulls | +100000 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Chicago Bulls Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls NBA Game
-
Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
-
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
-
Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls Game.
-
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other December 20, 2023 NBA Games
- Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
- Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors
- Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets
- Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks
- Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings