THE Los Angeles Clippers (41-23) will try to end a two-game losing streak by starting a back-to-back set on the road Thursday against Chicago Bulls (32-34). The Bulls themselves are on the second night of a back-to-back set after beating the Pacers Wednesday in overtime. This is the second meeting between these teams, with the Clippers winning the first game 112-102.
The biggest injury story involves Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, who is officially listed as questionable due to back spasms. Leonard left the arena Tuesday with back spasms because he was unable to sit comfortably on the bench, so there is reason for concern here for Los Angeles. James Harden is listed as questionable with a shoulder issue but played in the last game. The Bulls will be without Zach LaVine and Patrick Williams, but we’ll see if anyone else plays the second night of a back-to-back set later today when the official injury report is released.
The Clippers are favorites at 6.5 points according to DraftKings Sports Betting with the total set at 214. Los Angeles is at -245 on the moneyline while Chicago is at +200.
Clippers vs. Bulls, 8 p.m. ET
Choose ATS: Mowers -6.5
The Clippers are 28-24 ATS as a favorite this season, with a 12-10 ATS mark as a road favorite. The Bulls are solid as a home underdog at 8-6-1 ATS and have been decent against a rest disadvantage at 6-4-1 ATS. They are 6-5 ATS on the second night of back-to-back sets. The Clippers are 10-5 against the spread with a rest advantage.
The last meeting between these teams almost a week ago resulted in a double-digit victory for Los Angeles. Leonard, Harden and Paul George all played in this game. We can expect Harden and George to suit up tonight, and that should be enough for the Clippers to sweep the season series with the Bulls coming out of an overtime game on Wednesday. Take Los Angeles for cover.
More less : More than 214
It’s a story of two teams. The Clippers are 26-36-2 on the year while the Bulls are 35-30-1. Chicago is 7-4 on the second night of a back-to-back set. Even if Leonard isn’t a good fit for the Clippers, I think the passing hit is a relatively lower number.
