Chicago Bulls vs LA Clippers Picks and Predictions for Friday March 13 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/13/2026, 12:10 AM ET

The Chicago Bulls travel to face the LA Clippers on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET with television coverage on CHSN and FanDuel Sports Network SoCal. The LA Clippers enter this matchup as heavy favorites with odds listed at -535 on the moneyline while Chicago sits at +400. The spread is set at LA Clippers -12.5 with the total at 235.5 points. Be sure to check out our free NBA picks for more daily betting insights and predictions.

Bulls Hoping Offense Keeps Them Competitive

The Chicago Bulls enter this matchup with a 27-38 overall record and an 11-20 record on the road this season. Chicago has had mixed results recently, having recently won over Golden State 130-124 in overtime, won over Phoenix 105-103, and won over Milwaukee 120-97 while also recently losing to Sacramento 126-110 and losing to Oklahoma City 116-108.

Chicago is averaging 115.6 points per game while allowing 119.9 points per contest this season. The Bulls are shooting 47% from the field while averaging 45.1 rebounds and 28.8 assists per game. Defensively they record 5.0 blocks and 7.4 steals per game, though their defense has struggled to consistently slow opposing offenses.

One of the strengths of this Chicago team has been its ball movement and playmaking ability. The Bulls rank among the stronger passing teams in the league with nearly 29 assists per game, but their defensive struggles often force them into high-scoring games.

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Clippers Riding Momentum at Home

The LA Clippers come into this contest with a 33-32 overall record and an 18-13 record at home this season. The Clippers have been playing strong basketball recently, having recently won over Minnesota 153-128, won over New York 126-118, won over Memphis 123-120, and won over Indiana 130-107 while also recently losing to San Antonio 116-112.

The Clippers are averaging 113.4 points per game while allowing 112.6 points per contest this season. Los Angeles is shooting 48% from the field while averaging 40.8 rebounds and 23.6 assists per game. Defensively they contribute 4.7 blocks and 8.9 steals per game.

A major highlight for the Clippers has been their offensive efficiency during this recent stretch. When Los Angeles is shooting efficiently and pushing the tempo, they are capable of putting up huge scoring numbers, as shown in several of their recent high-scoring victories.

Chicago Bulls vs LA Clippers Pick

LA Clippers -12.5

The Clippers enter this matchup with strong momentum and a clear advantage at home, while Chicago has struggled defensively throughout the season. Los Angeles has been scoring at a high level recently and should be able to exploit the Bulls’ defense, which is allowing nearly 120 points per game. With the Clippers playing well offensively, they have a strong opportunity to pull away in this matchup.

Chicago Bulls vs LA Clippers Total Pick

Over 235.5

I like the over in this matchup because both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently. Chicago’s defense has allowed opponents to score consistently, while the Clippers’ offense has been extremely productive during their recent stretch. With both teams capable of pushing the pace, this game has the potential to climb well into the 230s.

Final Score Prediction: LA Clippers 124, Chicago Bulls 111

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Thursday.