Bulls vs. Lakers Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Mar 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM EST•Next update in: 8 minutes from now

Bulls vs. Lakers preview (Mar 12). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds & Josh Giddey's status (Probable - Ankle).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Injury Impact:	Josh Giddey (Probable - Ankle)
Data Freshness:	6m ago (3:38 PM EST)

Chicago Bulls

27-38

Mar 1210:30 PM

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Los Angeles Lakers

40-25

Los Angeles Lakers

40-25

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Lakers win by

10.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

17%

83%

Model Picks

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LATEST INJURY STATUS

Bulls INJURIES

Josh Giddey

Probable

The Bulls listed Giddey as Probable for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Lakers.

Matas Buzelis

Probable

The Bulls listed Buzelis as Probable for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Lakers.

Isaac Okoro

Questionable

The Bulls listed Okoro as Questionable for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Lakers.

Anfernee Simons

Out

The Bulls listed Simons as Out for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Lakers.

Collin Sexton

Questionable

The Bulls listed Sexton as Questionable for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Lakers.

Jalen Smith

Probable

The Bulls listed Smith as Probable for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Lakers.

Patrick Williams

Questionable

The Bulls listed Williams as Questionable for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Lakers.

Zach Collins

Out For Season

The Bulls said on Saturday (Feb. 21) that Collins will undergo surgery for a sprain right toe and will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025-26 season.

Jaden Ivey

Out

Ivey won't travel with the Bulls for their upcoming five-game road trip, according to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.

Guerschon Yabusele

Questionable

The Bulls listed Yabusele as Questionable for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Lakers.

Noa Essengue

Out For Season

The Bulls reported on Wednesday (Dec. 3) that Essengue will have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, per HC Billy Donovan.

Lakers INJURIES

LeBron James

Questionable

The Lakers listed James as Questionable for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Bulls.

Marcus Smart

Doubtful

The Lakers listed Smart as Doubtful for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Bulls.

Jaxson Hayes

Probable

The Lakers listed Hayes as Probable for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Bulls.

Maxi Kleber

Questionable

The Lakers listed Kleber as Questionable for Thursday's (Mar. 12) game against the Bulls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is projected to win Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Los Angeles Lakers to win by 10.0 points. Win probability is 83% for the Los Angeles Lakers and 17% for the Chicago Bulls.

What is the injury report for the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers?

The latest injury report shows Josh Giddey (Probable – ankle), Matas Buzelis (Probable – ankle), Isaac Okoro (Questionable – knee), Anfernee Simons (Out – wrist), Collin Sexton (Questionable – leg), Jalen Smith (Probable – calf), Patrick Williams (Questionable – ankle), Zach Collins (Out For Season – toe), Jaden Ivey (Out – knee), Guerschon Yabusele (Questionable – foot), Noa Essengue (Out For Season – shoulder) for the Chicago Bulls, while LeBron James (Questionable – elbow), Marcus Smart (Doubtful – hip), Jaxson Hayes (Probable – back), Maxi Kleber (Questionable – back) are listed for the Los Angeles Lakers.