Final Score: Lakers 107 - Bulls 97
Thursday, January 31, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Bulls

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
37-17 Rating 1712
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
72%
28%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +4.1
Bulls
18-34 Rating 1362
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Bulls
All-time wins 11 10
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 101.2 102.1
Last meeting 129 118

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Bulls
Games played 54 52
Avg points scored 115.2 106.7
Avg points conceded 110.6 110.1
Win percentage 69% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 48% 48%