The Lakers will play the Bulls on Monday, January 26th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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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
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls will tip-off on Monday, January 26th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers come to this game with a 92.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Chicago Bulls, is currently 89.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 15-9 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls come to the floor sporting a 15-9 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 14th (116.0) for average points scored per game. The Chicago Bulls stand 7th, averaging 117.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.2 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 13th in the league. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls currently rank 5th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 119.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 4-6 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Chicago Bulls, come to the game with a 3-7 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 27-17 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 23-22 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, get ready for a battle on the court, ye scallywags!...(Arrr)
The Lakers face off against the Bulls in Chicago's fierce arena...
With the Lakers standing at 27-17, and the Bulls at 23-22...
Lakers boast a 4-6 division record, while the Bulls sit at 3-7...
Lakers average 116.0 points, Bulls average 117.9 points per game...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...(Arrr)
Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best spreads, totals, and moneylines...
We have a great sampling of prop bets for this epic showdown...
Best Lakers at Bulls Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -1.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +1.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 236.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 236.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Bulls
1/26/26 8:10pm EST | -1.5 -110+1.5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Lakers
Bulls
Game to Overtime
1/26/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 117.5 o -118117.5 u -110Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Coby White
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11819.5 u -110Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1053.5 u -125Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -130Bet |
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Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1188.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11811.5 u -110Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1004.5 u -130Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
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Josh Giddey
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -12532.5 u -105Bet |
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Marcus Smart
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Patrick Williams
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -14510.5 u +105Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -130Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11036.5 u -118Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at CHI 1/26/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 32 | 21 | 0.604 | +8.5 | 14-10 | 18-11 | 5-6 | 21-14 | 115.9 | 116.2 | -0.3 | L2 | 6-4 |
| Chicago Bulls | 24 | 30 | 0.444 | +17.0 | 15-12 | 9-18 | 3-9 | 16-21 | 117.0 | 120.6 | -3.6 | L5 | 2-8 |
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 |
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| Lakers | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| 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
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls NBA Game
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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 Monday, January 26th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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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.
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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 January 26, 2026 NBA Games
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