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NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Cavaliers

The Chicago Bulls take the court against the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Can Bulls Make it a Close Contest?

We’re confident that the Bulls can either win or suffer a narrow defeat. That makes the underdogs at +6.5 the best play when they face the Cavaliers and -108 are available.

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8 Triumphs for Cavs in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers locked horns on Wednesday night, with the Bulls triumphing 127-111 at United Center.

Josh Giddey racked up 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists as part of an outstanding triple-double for the Bulls. For the Cavs, Donovan Mitchell finished with 32 points, Jaylon Tyson 21 and Darius Garland 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Cavs wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls logo Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.6 points, 42.1 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.1 blocks while shooting 47.0% from the field and 77.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 120.1 points and 44.4 rebounds per matchup.

Josh Giddey is averaging 20.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 2.4 (42.1%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.8 points, 46.4 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field and 83.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 118.6 points and 45.4 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30.7 points, 5.7 assists and 4.1 (36.9%) 3-pointers made, while Evan Mobley has an average of 8.1 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Our Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to back Bulls against the spread here. The underdogs should be able to produce a solid performance in this NBA matchup, with +6.5 making lots appeal at -108.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Bulls vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 3 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 2 consecutive games against Bulls.

Bulls +6.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks suggest there’s a 51.8% chance of our pick landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donovan Mitchell Under 32.5 Points -119 BetMGM logo

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has totaled an average of 25 points in the past 5 games at home. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -119.

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Jaylon Tyson (Cavs) has totaled Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight games at home. We recommend backing the -145 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

Latest Jaylon Tyson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bulls +7
Totals Under 240.5
Player Points Donovan Mitchell Under 32.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Bulls +7, Under 240.5 and Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) to score Under 32.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 116 - 119 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Cavaliers to enjoy a 119-116 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

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 Could Have the Edge Say the Books

Cleveland Cavaliers are -278 favorites and that means a 74% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Chicago Bulls, you will find +225 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 240.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. There’s the chance to back Under 240.5 at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Donovan Mitchell is available at -101 to rack up Over 31.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -128 is available.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 31.5
-101
Under 31.5
-128
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 22.5
-108
Under 22.5
-120
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-108
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-106
Under 7.5
-122
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-111
Under 5.5
-116
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-143
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-110
Under 8.5
-118
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-143
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Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+109
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Cavs Have Picked Up Five Wins in Past Ten at Home

The Cavs have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 113.00 points per contest and giving up 110.80.

The Bulls own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 123.00 points scored and 127.00 points allowed.

The Cavs beat the Bulls 128-122 when the teams last met at Rocket Arena. In the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have won seven while the Bulls have three victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O239.5 U239.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 5-5 223.80 113.00 110.80 1 9
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Away Stats 3-7 250.00 123.00 127.00 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O239.5 = Games Over 239.5 Points
  • U239.5 = Games Under 239.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 24 33.7 486 213 20.3 8.9 1.9 9.4 0.5 1.0
Nikola Vucevic 25 30.04 394 86 15.8 3.4 1.8 9.1 0.4 0.8
Coby White 10 29.3 220 48 22.0 4.8 2.1 3.4 - 0.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Donovan Mitchell 26 34.43 799 142 30.7 5.5 4.0 4.5 0.3 1.4
Evan Mobley 25 34.17 477 103 19.1 4.1 1.5 9.3 1.6 1.0
Darius Garland 12 29.99 185 77 15.4 6.4 1.9 3.1 0.2 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

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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.

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

17 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 111-127 Bulls
14 Dec NBA
Pelicans 114-104 Bulls
12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets
07 Dec NBA
Warriors 123-91 Bulls
05 Dec NBA
Pacers 120-105 Bulls
03 Dec NBA
Nets 113-103 Bulls
01 Dec NBA
Bulls 120-125 Magic
29 Nov NBA
Bulls 101-103 Pacers
28 Nov NBA
Bulls 116-123 Hornets
24 Nov NBA
Bulls 130-143 Pelicans

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

17 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 111-127 Bulls
14 Dec NBA
Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers
12 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 130-126 Wizards
06 Dec NBA
Warriors 99-94 Cavaliers
05 Dec NBA
Spurs 117-130 Cavaliers
03 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 122-110 Cavaliers
01 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 135-119 Pacers
30 Nov NBA
Celtics 117-115 Cavaliers
28 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 123-130 Hawks
24 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 99-110 Raptors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 19 7 0.731 120.7 112.3 8.4 13-1 6-6 5-1 15-7 9-1 6W
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 15 12 0.556 120.2 116.9 3.3 10-4 5-8 2-3 9-7 4-6 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Hawks 15 13 0.536 118.3 118 0.3 5-6 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 19 7 0.731 119.7 114.3 5.4 10-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 4W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Knicks 19 7 0.731 120.7 112.3 8.4 13-1 6-6 5-1 15-7 9-1 6W
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Heat 15 12 0.556 120.2 116.9 3.3 10-4 5-8 2-3 9-7 4-6 1W
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Hawks 15 13 0.536 118.3 118 0.3 5-6 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Spurs 19 7 0.731 119.7 114.3 5.4 10-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 4W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 19 7 0.731 120.7 112.3 8.4 13-1 6-6 5-1 15-7 9-1 6W
Spurs 19 7 0.731 119.7 114.3 5.4 10-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 4W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Heat 15 12 0.556 120.2 116.9 3.3 10-4 5-8 2-3 9-7 4-6 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Hawks 15 13 0.536 118.3 118 0.3 5-6 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • 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