Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Nov 2025

NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Cavaliers

The Chicago Bulls go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, November 8. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Will Points Be at a Premium?

Let’s shoot for a total wager between the Bulls and the Cavaliers, with Under 240.5 points available at -108. This betting prediction has lots of juice in the price.

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9 Victories for Cavs in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Chicago Bulls have been defeated in back-to-back road games. They recently suffered a 126-110 loss against Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Matas Buzelis poured in 20 points, with Tre Jones contributing 17 and Josh Giddey adding 16.

Cleveland Cavaliers have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Washington Wizards were beaten 148-114 at Capital One Arena. Donovan Mitchell managed 24 points, Darius Garland scored 20, while Evan Mobley racked up 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 135-113 triumph when facing the Bulls at Rocket Arena. The Cavs have beaten the Bulls in the past four matchups. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	6	2	0.75	119.1	116.9	2.2	5-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	6-2	1L
Cavaliers	6	3	0.667	119.9	114.7	5.2	3-1	3-2	2-0	6-3	6-3	3W

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Bulls are averaging 116.5 points, 47.0 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 78.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 114.6 points and 43.8 rebounds per contest.

Josh Giddey is averaging 20.3 points and 8.2 assists, while Nikola Vucevic averages 11.0 rebounds and 1.9 (47.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Cavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.4 points, 42.5 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 10.3 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 114.6 points and 45.2 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.2 points, 4.1 assists and 3.8 (42.7%) 3-pointers made, while Evan Mobley has an average of 8.8 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Our Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 240.5, so we’re prepared to take the -108 that the pair go under the line in this NBA matchup.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Bulls vs Cavaliers stats:

• The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bulls games.
• The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Bulls games.
• The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Bulls games.
• The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cavs games at home.
• The 240.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Cavs games.

Under 240.5 Probability

The odds at the top NBA sportsbooks suggest our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls 115 - 120 Cavaliers

There’s the chance to bet on the Cavaliers in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 120-115 victory in their favor.

Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Cavs Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

The Cleveland Cavaliers odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -345 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 78% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Chicago Bulls, you will find +275 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 8.5 and the total points line is 240.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 240.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

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Moneyline

Bulls

+275

Cavaliers

-345

Point Spread

Bulls +8.5

-108

Cavaliers -8.5

-112

Total Points

Under 240.5

-108

Over 240.5

-112

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Cavs With Five Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Cavs have gone 5-5 across their last 10 home games, scoring 116.40 points per contest and conceding 114.80.

The Bulls own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 122.20 points per contest and giving up 120.10.

The last Rocket Arena meeting saw the Bulls beat the Cavs 118-117. Looking back at the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have posted seven victories, while the Bulls have logged three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O240.5	U240.5
Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats		5-5	231.20	116.40	114.80	2	8
Chicago Bulls Away Stats		6-4	242.30	122.20	120.10	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O240.5 = Games Over 240.5 Points
• U240.5 = Games Under 240.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 231.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 242.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 240.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 240.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.50 pts and allowed 114.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 122.20 pts and allowed 120.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 231.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 240.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 240.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.40 pts and allowed 114.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.40 pts and allowed 114.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.00 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.20 (78.54%)
• Rebounds: Total 47, Offensive 10.50, Defensive 36.50
• Assists: 28.50
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.00 (80.19%)
• Rebounds: Total 45, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 34.10
• Assists: 30.20
• Blocks: 3.50
• Steals: 9.70
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.10 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.80 (76.19%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 30.10
• Assists: 25.70
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 10.30
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 21.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.00 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.10 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.10 (78.28%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.7, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 23.50
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 12.80
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	5	3	0.625	118.9	113.6	5.3	5-0	0-3	1-0	4-3	5-3	3W
76ers	5	3	0.625	123.3	119.3	4	2-1	3-2	2-1	5-3	5-3	2L
Raptors	5	4	0.556	119.2	115.7	3.5	2-2	3-2	0-0	4-1	5-4	4W
Celtics	4	6	0.4	113	110.7	2.3	2-3	2-3	1-2	3-4	4-6	1L
Nets	1	8	0.111	111.3	124.6	-13.3	0-5	1-3	0-1	1-5	1-8	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	7	2	0.778	116.7	110.8	5.9	4-1	3-1	0-2	3-2	7-2	5W
Bulls	6	2	0.75	119.1	116.9	2.2	5-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	6-2	1L
Cavaliers	6	3	0.667	119.9	114.7	5.2	3-1	3-2	2-0	6-3	6-3	3W
Bucks	6	3	0.667	120.6	118.1	2.5	4-1	2-2	2-1	5-2	6-3	1W
Pacers	1	7	0.125	111.6	119.5	-7.9	1-4	0-3	0-1	0-3	1-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	5	4	0.556	122.8	116.6	6.2	3-0	2-4	2-1	3-1	5-4	1W
Hawks	4	5	0.444	114.4	116.4	-2	1-3	3-2	2-0	4-4	4-5	1L
Magic	4	5	0.444	117	116.8	0.2	2-2	2-3	3-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Hornets	3	6	0.333	119	121	-2	2-2	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-6	2L
Wizards	1	8	0.111	112.1	130.3	-18.2	0-4	1-4	0-2	0-7	1-8	7L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	9	1	0.9	123.2	109.7	13.5	4-0	5-1	0-1	6-1	9-1	1W
Nuggets	6	2	0.75	125.1	112.4	12.7	5-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	6-2	3W
Trail Blazers	5	3	0.625	120.4	117.8	2.6	3-2	2-1	3-1	5-3	5-3	1W
Timberwolves	5	4	0.556	118.8	115.9	2.9	2-2	3-2	2-1	2-3	5-4	1W
Jazz	3	6	0.333	112.1	120.1	-8	2-1	1-5	0-2	2-4	3-6	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	7	2	0.778	119.6	116.6	3	3-2	4-0	1-1	6-2	7-2	5W
Warriors	5	5	0.5	116.1	116.7	-0.6	4-0	1-5	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Suns	4	5	0.444	116.7	118.2	-1.5	4-1	0-4	2-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Clippers	3	5	0.375	110.5	115.1	-4.6	3-2	0-3	1-2	3-4	3-5	3L
Kings	3	6	0.333	115.1	121.7	-6.6	2-2	1-4	1-2	2-5	3-6	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	6	2	0.75	118.3	109.6	8.7	4-0	2-2	3-0	3-2	6-2	1W
Rockets	5	3	0.625	122.9	112.9	10	2-1	3-2	2-1	2-2	5-3	1L
Grizzlies	4	6	0.4	115.1	119.1	-4	3-4	1-2	2-1	3-3	4-6	1W
Pelicans	2	6	0.25	107.9	120.8	-12.9	1-2	1-4	1-2	1-5	2-6	2W
Mavericks	2	7	0.222	106	114.2	-8.2	2-4	0-3	0-4	0-5	2-7	4L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	7	2	0.778	116.7	110.8	5.9	4-1	3-1	0-2	3-2	7-2	5W
Bulls	6	2	0.75	119.1	116.9	2.2	5-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	6-2	1L
Cavaliers	6	3	0.667	119.9	114.7	5.2	3-1	3-2	2-0	6-3	6-3	3W
Bucks	6	3	0.667	120.6	118.1	2.5	4-1	2-2	2-1	5-2	6-3	1W
Knicks	5	3	0.625	118.9	113.6	5.3	5-0	0-3	1-0	4-3	5-3	3W
76ers	5	3	0.625	123.3	119.3	4	2-1	3-2	2-1	5-3	5-3	2L
Heat	5	4	0.556	122.8	116.6	6.2	3-0	2-4	2-1	3-1	5-4	1W
Raptors	5	4	0.556	119.2	115.7	3.5	2-2	3-2	0-0	4-1	5-4	4W
Hawks	4	5	0.444	114.4	116.4	-2	1-3	3-2	2-0	4-4	4-5	1L
Magic	4	5	0.444	117	116.8	0.2	2-2	2-3	3-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Celtics	4	6	0.4	113	110.7	2.3	2-3	2-3	1-2	3-4	4-6	1L
Hornets	3	6	0.333	119	121	-2	2-2	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-6	2L
Pacers	1	7	0.125	111.6	119.5	-7.9	1-4	0-3	0-1	0-3	1-7	2L
Nets	1	8	0.111	111.3	124.6	-13.3	0-5	1-3	0-1	1-5	1-8	1L
Wizards	1	8	0.111	112.1	130.3	-18.2	0-4	1-4	0-2	0-7	1-8	7L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	9	1	0.9	123.2	109.7	13.5	4-0	5-1	0-1	6-1	9-1	1W
Lakers	7	2	0.778	119.6	116.6	3	3-2	4-0	1-1	6-2	7-2	5W
Spurs	6	2	0.75	118.3	109.6	8.7	4-0	2-2	3-0	3-2	6-2	1W
Nuggets	6	2	0.75	125.1	112.4	12.7	5-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	6-2	3W
Trail Blazers	5	3	0.625	120.4	117.8	2.6	3-2	2-1	3-1	5-3	5-3	1W
Rockets	5	3	0.625	122.9	112.9	10	2-1	3-2	2-1	2-2	5-3	1L
Timberwolves	5	4	0.556	118.8	115.9	2.9	2-2	3-2	2-1	2-3	5-4	1W
Warriors	5	5	0.5	116.1	116.7	-0.6	4-0	1-5	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Suns	4	5	0.444	116.7	118.2	-1.5	4-1	0-4	2-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Grizzlies	4	6	0.4	115.1	119.1	-4	3-4	1-2	2-1	3-3	4-6	1W
Clippers	3	5	0.375	110.5	115.1	-4.6	3-2	0-3	1-2	3-4	3-5	3L
Kings	3	6	0.333	115.1	121.7	-6.6	2-2	1-4	1-2	2-5	3-6	1L
Jazz	3	6	0.333	112.1	120.1	-8	2-1	1-5	0-2	2-4	3-6	2L
Pelicans	2	6	0.25	107.9	120.8	-12.9	1-2	1-4	1-2	1-5	2-6	2W
Mavericks	2	7	0.222	106	114.2	-8.2	2-4	0-3	0-4	0-5	2-7	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	9	1	0.9	123.2	109.7	13.5	4-0	5-1	0-1	6-1	9-1	1W
Pistons	7	2	0.778	116.7	110.8	5.9	4-1	3-1	0-2	3-2	7-2	5W
Lakers	7	2	0.778	119.6	116.6	3	3-2	4-0	1-1	6-2	7-2	5W
Bulls	6	2	0.75	119.1	116.9	2.2	5-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	6-2	1L
Nuggets	6	2	0.75	125.1	112.4	12.7	5-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	6-2	3W
Spurs	6	2	0.75	118.3	109.6	8.7	4-0	2-2	3-0	3-2	6-2	1W
Cavaliers	6	3	0.667	119.9	114.7	5.2	3-1	3-2	2-0	6-3	6-3	3W
Bucks	6	3	0.667	120.6	118.1	2.5	4-1	2-2	2-1	5-2	6-3	1W
Rockets	5	3	0.625	122.9	112.9	10	2-1	3-2	2-1	2-2	5-3	1L
Knicks	5	3	0.625	118.9	113.6	5.3	5-0	0-3	1-0	4-3	5-3	3W
76ers	5	3	0.625	123.3	119.3	4	2-1	3-2	2-1	5-3	5-3	2L
Trail Blazers	5	3	0.625	120.4	117.8	2.6	3-2	2-1	3-1	5-3	5-3	1W
Heat	5	4	0.556	122.8	116.6	6.2	3-0	2-4	2-1	3-1	5-4	1W
Timberwolves	5	4	0.556	118.8	115.9	2.9	2-2	3-2	2-1	2-3	5-4	1W
Raptors	5	4	0.556	119.2	115.7	3.5	2-2	3-2	0-0	4-1	5-4	4W
Warriors	5	5	0.5	116.1	116.7	-0.6	4-0	1-5	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Hawks	4	5	0.444	114.4	116.4	-2	1-3	3-2	2-0	4-4	4-5	1L
Magic	4	5	0.444	117	116.8	0.2	2-2	2-3	3-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Suns	4	5	0.444	116.7	118.2	-1.5	4-1	0-4	2-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Celtics	4	6	0.4	113	110.7	2.3	2-3	2-3	1-2	3-4	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	4	6	0.4	115.1	119.1	-4	3-4	1-2	2-1	3-3	4-6	1W
Clippers	3	5	0.375	110.5	115.1	-4.6	3-2	0-3	1-2	3-4	3-5	3L
Hornets	3	6	0.333	119	121	-2	2-2	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-6	2L
Kings	3	6	0.333	115.1	121.7	-6.6	2-2	1-4	1-2	2-5	3-6	1L
Jazz	3	6	0.333	112.1	120.1	-8	2-1	1-5	0-2	2-4	3-6	2L
Pelicans	2	6	0.25	107.9	120.8	-12.9	1-2	1-4	1-2	1-5	2-6	2W
Mavericks	2	7	0.222	106	114.2	-8.2	2-4	0-3	0-4	0-5	2-7	4L
Pacers	1	7	0.125	111.6	119.5	-7.9	1-4	0-3	0-1	0-3	1-7	2L
Nets	1	8	0.111	111.3	124.6	-13.3	0-5	1-3	0-1	1-5	1-8	1L
Wizards	1	8	0.111	112.1	130.3	-18.2	0-4	1-4	0-2	0-7	1-8	7L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak