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NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Mavericks

The Chicago Bulls face the Dallas Mavericks 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.

The Bulls look a value play at +6.5 on the spread. They could beat the Mavericks and the -106 about this pick makes plenty of appeal.

Chicago Bulls have now enjoyed two consecutive road wins, while their previous game was a 127-103 home loss against Orlando Magic at United Center. Tre Jones dropped 23 points, as Leonard Miller finished with 15 and Matas Buzelis 14.

Dallas Mavericks have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio Spurs recently beat them 139-120. Cooper Flagg scored 33 points, with Max Christie adding 16 and Khris Middleton 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bulls triumphed 125-107 when they last played the Mavs. This head-to-head was played at United Center. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	31	50	0.383	116.2	121.2	-5	18-23	13-27	4-12	19-32	2-8	1L
Mavericks	25	56	0.309	113.7	119.5	-5.8	15-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	2-8	3L

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2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Bulls are averaging 117.1 points, 45.6 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 46.3% from the field and 75.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 127.6 points and 47.6 rebounds per contest.

Tre Jones is averaging 20.9 points and 5.6 assists, while Leonard Miller averages 7.2 rebounds and Collin Sexton 2.3 (43.4%) 3-pointers made.

The Mavs have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.0 points, 41.9 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field and 78.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 125.2 points and 49.4 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 27.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists, while Max Christie has an average of 2.2 (37.9%) 3-pointers made.

Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

Our Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

We are happy to get with Bulls against the spread in this NBA matchup. -106 is available that the underdogs are able to cover +6.5 and that looks very reasonable.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Bulls vs Mavericks stats:

• The +6.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 15 consecutive games at home.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 2 consecutive games against Bulls.

Bulls +6.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls 118 - 121 Mavericks

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 121-118 win for the Mavericks. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Dallas Mavericks have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 73% probability due to their -270 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Chicago Bulls are least likely to win at +220.

There is a spread of 7 and total points has a line of 245.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 245.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Moneyline

Bulls

+220

Mavericks

-270

Point Spread

Bulls +7

-114

Mavericks -7

-106

Total Points

Under 245.5

-110

Over 245.5

-110

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The Mavs have a 1-9 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 115.50 points per contest and giving up 129.20.

The Bulls own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 120.00 points on offense and surrendering 126.90 on defense.

The previous meeting at American Airlines Center saw the Mavs defeat the Bulls 119-99. In their previous 8 head-to-head matchups at American Airlines Center, the Mavs have tallied five wins, compared to the Bulls with three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O245.5	U245.5
Dallas Mavericks Home Stats		1-9	244.70	115.50	129.20	6	4
Chicago Bulls Away Stats		3-7	246.90	120.00	126.90	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O245.5 = Games Over 245.5 Points
• U245.5 = Games Under 245.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls Stats

Dallas Mavericks 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

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 244.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 246.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 245.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 245.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.10 pts and allowed 127.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 120.00 pts and allowed 126.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 240.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 244.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 245.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 245.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 125.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.50 pts and allowed 129.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (30%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.40 (75.84%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 35.00
• Assists: 26.50
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 16.00
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.00 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.00 (78.84%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.5, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 36.30
• Assists: 28.30
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 7.00
• Turnovers : 14.20
• Personal Fouls: 20.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.30 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.20 (78.72%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.9, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 31.10
• Assists: 25.40
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 11.40
• Personal Fouls: 19.90

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.30 (74.48%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 25.50
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 7.00
• Turnovers : 15.50
• Personal Fouls: 17.20

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
Celtics	55	26	0.679	114.9	107.1	7.8	29-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	8-2	1W
Knicks	53	28	0.654	116.7	110.1	6.6	30-9	23-19	14-3	35-16	7-3	5W
Raptors	45	36	0.556	114.4	111.9	2.5	23-17	22-19	4-12	32-19	5-5	1L
76ers	44	37	0.543	115.8	116.2	-0.4	22-18	22-19	9-7	26-25	5-5	1W
Nets	20	61	0.247	106	115.7	-9.7	12-29	8-32	3-12	14-36	3-7	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	59	22	0.728	117.6	109.5	8.1	32-9	27-13	11-4	38-13	7-3	2W
Cavaliers	51	30	0.63	119.4	115.4	4	26-14	25-16	11-5	32-19	7-3	1L
Bucks	32	49	0.395	110.7	116.7	-6	19-22	13-27	9-7	21-30	3-7	1W
Bulls	31	50	0.383	116.2	121.2	-5	18-23	13-27	4-12	19-32	2-8	1L
Pacers	19	62	0.235	112.3	120.3	-8	11-29	8-33	4-11	15-36	4-6	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	35	0.568	118.5	115.7	2.8	24-17	22-18	9-6	27-24	7-3	1W
Magic	45	36	0.556	115.8	115.1	0.7	26-16	19-20	9-8	26-25	7-3	5W
Hornets	43	38	0.531	116.1	111.4	4.7	21-20	22-18	11-5	25-26	6-4	2L
Heat	42	39	0.519	120.6	118.6	2	25-15	17-24	9-7	26-25	4-6	1W
Wizards	17	64	0.21	112.8	124.8	-12	11-30	6-34	2-14	11-40	1-9	9L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	17	0.79	119.2	107.5	11.7	34-7	30-10	12-4	41-10	8-2	1L
Nuggets	53	28	0.654	122	116.9	5.1	28-13	25-15	11-5	35-16	10-0	11W
Timberwolves	48	33	0.593	117.8	114.5	3.3	25-15	23-18	9-7	30-21	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	41	40	0.506	115.4	115.8	-0.4	23-17	18-23	7-9	28-23	6-4	1W
Jazz	22	59	0.272	117.7	126	-8.3	14-27	8-32	1-15	12-39	1-9	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	52	29	0.642	116.2	114.7	1.5	27-13	25-16	10-7	32-19	6-4	2W
Suns	44	37	0.543	112.3	111.2	1.1	25-16	19-21	10-7	28-23	5-5	1L
Clippers	41	40	0.506	113.8	112.7	1.1	22-18	19-22	9-6	24-27	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	44	0.457	114.7	115.2	-0.5	22-19	15-25	7-8	24-27	4-6	2L
Kings	22	59	0.272	111	121	-10	15-26	7-33	4-12	14-37	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	19	0.765	119.9	111.3	8.6	32-7	30-12	13-3	36-15	9-1	3W
Rockets	51	30	0.63	115	110.1	4.9	29-11	22-19	9-6	28-23	8-2	1L
Pelicans	26	55	0.321	115.4	119.9	-4.5	17-24	9-31	7-9	17-33	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	25	56	0.309	114.8	120.5	-5.7	14-27	11-29	6-9	19-32	1-9	7L
Mavericks	25	56	0.309	113.7	119.5	-5.8	15-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	2-8	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	59	22	0.728	117.6	109.5	8.1	32-9	27-13	11-4	38-13	7-3	2W
Celtics	55	26	0.679	114.9	107.1	7.8	29-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	8-2	1W
Knicks	53	28	0.654	116.7	110.1	6.6	30-9	23-19	14-3	35-16	7-3	5W
Cavaliers	51	30	0.63	119.4	115.4	4	26-14	25-16	11-5	32-19	7-3	1L
Hawks	46	35	0.568	118.5	115.7	2.8	24-17	22-18	9-6	27-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	45	36	0.556	114.4	111.9	2.5	23-17	22-19	4-12	32-19	5-5	1L
Magic	45	36	0.556	115.8	115.1	0.7	26-16	19-20	9-8	26-25	7-3	5W
76ers	44	37	0.543	115.8	116.2	-0.4	22-18	22-19	9-7	26-25	5-5	1W
Hornets	43	38	0.531	116.1	111.4	4.7	21-20	22-18	11-5	25-26	6-4	2L
Heat	42	39	0.519	120.6	118.6	2	25-15	17-24	9-7	26-25	4-6	1W
Bucks	32	49	0.395	110.7	116.7	-6	19-22	13-27	9-7	21-30	3-7	1W
Bulls	31	50	0.383	116.2	121.2	-5	18-23	13-27	4-12	19-32	2-8	1L
Nets	20	61	0.247	106	115.7	-9.7	12-29	8-32	3-12	14-36	3-7	2L
Pacers	19	62	0.235	112.3	120.3	-8	11-29	8-33	4-11	15-36	4-6	1L
Wizards	17	64	0.21	112.8	124.8	-12	11-30	6-34	2-14	11-40	1-9	9L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	17	0.79	119.2	107.5	11.7	34-7	30-10	12-4	41-10	8-2	1L
Spurs	62	19	0.765	119.9	111.3	8.6	32-7	30-12	13-3	36-15	9-1	3W
Nuggets	53	28	0.654	122	116.9	5.1	28-13	25-15	11-5	35-16	10-0	11W
Lakers	52	29	0.642	116.2	114.7	1.5	27-13	25-16	10-7	32-19	6-4	2W
Rockets	51	30	0.63	115	110.1	4.9	29-11	22-19	9-6	28-23	8-2	1L
Timberwolves	48	33	0.593	117.8	114.5	3.3	25-15	23-18	9-7	30-21	5-5	1W
Suns	44	37	0.543	112.3	111.2	1.1	25-16	19-21	10-7	28-23	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	41	40	0.506	115.4	115.8	-0.4	23-17	18-23	7-9	28-23	6-4	1W
Clippers	41	40	0.506	113.8	112.7	1.1	22-18	19-22	9-6	24-27	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	44	0.457	114.7	115.2	-0.5	22-19	15-25	7-8	24-27	4-6	2L
Pelicans	26	55	0.321	115.4	119.9	-4.5	17-24	9-31	7-9	17-33	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	25	56	0.309	114.8	120.5	-5.7	14-27	11-29	6-9	19-32	1-9	7L
Mavericks	25	56	0.309	113.7	119.5	-5.8	15-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	2-8	3L
Kings	22	59	0.272	111	121	-10	15-26	7-33	4-12	14-37	4-6	1W
Jazz	22	59	0.272	117.7	126	-8.3	14-27	8-32	1-15	12-39	1-9	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	17	0.79	119.2	107.5	11.7	34-7	30-10	12-4	41-10	8-2	1L
Spurs	62	19	0.765	119.9	111.3	8.6	32-7	30-12	13-3	36-15	9-1	3W
Pistons	59	22	0.728	117.6	109.5	8.1	32-9	27-13	11-4	38-13	7-3	2W
Celtics	55	26	0.679	114.9	107.1	7.8	29-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	8-2	1W
Nuggets	53	28	0.654	122	116.9	5.1	28-13	25-15	11-5	35-16	10-0	11W
Knicks	53	28	0.654	116.7	110.1	6.6	30-9	23-19	14-3	35-16	7-3	5W
Lakers	52	29	0.642	116.2	114.7	1.5	27-13	25-16	10-7	32-19	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	51	30	0.63	119.4	115.4	4	26-14	25-16	11-5	32-19	7-3	1L
Rockets	51	30	0.63	115	110.1	4.9	29-11	22-19	9-6	28-23	8-2	1L
Timberwolves	48	33	0.593	117.8	114.5	3.3	25-15	23-18	9-7	30-21	5-5	1W
Hawks	46	35	0.568	118.5	115.7	2.8	24-17	22-18	9-6	27-24	7-3	1W
Magic	45	36	0.556	115.8	115.1	0.7	26-16	19-20	9-8	26-25	7-3	5W
Raptors	45	36	0.556	114.4	111.9	2.5	23-17	22-19	4-12	32-19	5-5	1L
76ers	44	37	0.543	115.8	116.2	-0.4	22-18	22-19	9-7	26-25	5-5	1W
Suns	44	37	0.543	112.3	111.2	1.1	25-16	19-21	10-7	28-23	5-5	1L
Hornets	43	38	0.531	116.1	111.4	4.7	21-20	22-18	11-5	25-26	6-4	2L
Heat	42	39	0.519	120.6	118.6	2	25-15	17-24	9-7	26-25	4-6	1W
Clippers	41	40	0.506	113.8	112.7	1.1	22-18	19-22	9-6	24-27	6-4	2L
Trail Blazers	41	40	0.506	115.4	115.8	-0.4	23-17	18-23	7-9	28-23	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	44	0.457	114.7	115.2	-0.5	22-19	15-25	7-8	24-27	4-6	2L
Bucks	32	49	0.395	110.7	116.7	-6	19-22	13-27	9-7	21-30	3-7	1W
Bulls	31	50	0.383	116.2	121.2	-5	18-23	13-27	4-12	19-32	2-8	1L
Pelicans	26	55	0.321	115.4	119.9	-4.5	17-24	9-31	7-9	17-33	1-9	1L
Mavericks	25	56	0.309	113.7	119.5	-5.8	15-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	2-8	3L
Grizzlies	25	56	0.309	114.8	120.5	-5.7	14-27	11-29	6-9	19-32	1-9	7L
Kings	22	59	0.272	111	121	-10	15-26	7-33	4-12	14-37	4-6	1W
Jazz	22	59	0.272	117.7	126	-8.3	14-27	8-32	1-15	12-39	1-9	1W
Nets	20	61	0.247	106	115.7	-9.7	12-29	8-32	3-12	14-36	3-7	2L
Pacers	19	62	0.235	112.3	120.3	-8	11-29	8-33	4-11	15-36	4-6	1L
Wizards	17	64	0.21	112.8	124.8	-12	11-30	6-34	2-14	11-40	1-9	9L

• 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

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