With the defending champs boasting an elite defense and the Clippers continuing their stingy play, Douglas Farmer anticipates a low-scoring clash at the Intuit Dome tonight.

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 23. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

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SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for the Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Clippers on MLK Day

The Chicago Bulls head to Intuit Dome to face the LA Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Bulls are 18-25, which puts them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 24-17, which puts them in fifth place in the Western Conference.

Boston will need to be vigilant that old habits vs. banged-up and lesser ball clubs don't make a winnable game into a struggle -- or worse, a loss.

The Los Angeles Lakers head to down the hall to face the Los Angeles Clippers in a Western Conference matchup that was previously known as 'the Hallway Series' due to these two teams once sharing Staples Center. The Lakers are 21-17, which puts them in sixth place. The Clippers are 23-17, which puts them in fifth place.