Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

The Los Angeles Lakers (37-38) and Chicago Bulls (36-39) meet Wednesday at United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Lakers vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers failed to cover the spread as 5-point home favorites Sunday in a 118-108 loss vs. the Bulls. F LeBron James (foot) returned after missing 13 games and scored 19 points off the bench.

The Bulls failed to cover as 4.5-point underdogs Monday with a 124-114 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers. G Zach LaVine scored 23 points as Chicago lost for just the 3rd time in its last 10 games.

This is the 2nd meeting and final one of the season between these teams. The Lakers are 7-3 straight up and 5-4-1 against the spread vs. the Bulls in their last 10 meetings, while the Over has gone 6-4.