The Bulls have played three very competitive games during their seven-game skid, and this is a great chance for them to hang close again. The Lakers are 3-7 without LeBron James. This is also a homecoming for Bulls leading scorer Zach LaVine, who played at UCLA. Grab the points.

The uproar of the Lakers' losing has caused a media frenzy surrounding coach Luke Walton’s job. Now, the pressure is on even more after a disappointing home loss Sunday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With rotation changes expected, look for the Lakers to come out with a greater sense of urgency.

This is a matchup between two struggling teams. The Bulls have lost seven straight and the Lakers have lost seven of their last 10 games, including an embarrassing defeat at home to the Cavaliers on Sunday. I’m not convinced the Bulls can pull out the win, but I think they keep it close enough, so grab the points.