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  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Bulls

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

A Low-Scoring Game Set to Happen?

The total line looks too big at 243.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -115 and hope that the Cavaliers and the Bulls don’t produce too many fireworks.

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Cavs Have 9 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Cleveland Cavaliers have enjoyed back-to-back road victories. Their previous game was a 119-111 (OT) home defeat against Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena. Darius Garland tallied 26 points, while Donovan Mitchell put up 17 and Jaylon Tyson 16.

Chicago Bulls have lost their last four home games, most recently suffering a 114-104 defeat to New Orleans Pelicans at United Center. Coby White scored 20 points, with Kevin Huerter adding 16 and Nikola Vucevic 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 128-122 victory was registered against the Bulls at Rocket Arena. The Cavs have beaten the Bulls in the past five 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
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Bulls logo Bulls 10 15 0.4 117.2 122.4 -5.2 6-6 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1L
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.7 points, 46.5 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 44.9% from the field and 81.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 116.4 points and 45.1 rebounds per contest.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 31.2 points, 5.8 assists and 4.2 (37.8%) 3-pointers made, while Evan Mobley averages 9.1 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.0 points, 43.2 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field and 78.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 121.0 points and 45.9 rebounds.

Josh Giddey is averaging 19.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 2.1 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re not convinced these NBA opponents are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 243.5 at -115.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Cavaliers vs Bulls stats:

  • The 243.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cavs games.
  • The 243.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Cavs games.
  • The 243.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Bulls games at home.
  • The 243.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bulls games at home.
  • The 243.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Bulls games at home.

Under 243.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: De'Andre Hunter Under 14.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

De'Andre Hunter (Cavs) has averaged 9.2 points in the past 5 games. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at -105.

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Nikola Vucevic Over 3.5 Assists +132 BetMGM logo

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls) has totaled Over 3.5 assists in 2 straight games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +132 for this happening.

Latest Nikola Vucevic Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 243.5
Spread Cavaliers -5
Player Points De'Andre Hunter Under 14.5

Our same game parlay pick is Under 243.5, Cavs -5 on the spread and De'Andre Hunter (Cavs) to score Under 14.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 123 - 113 Bulls logo Bulls

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Cavaliers to record a 123-113 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls 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.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Cavs Victory

Cleveland Cavaliers have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability due to their -204 Moneyline betting odds. Chicago Bulls are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +172.

The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 243.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 243.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -114 that he goes Over 30.5 points and -118 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 30.5
-114
Under 30.5
-118
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 20.5
-106
Under 20.5
-125
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-114
Under 8.5
-118
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-154
Under 6.5
+116
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-109
Under 5.5
-122
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-130
Under 8.5
-103
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-143
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-143
Under 7.5
+107
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Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-137
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Can Bulls Avoid Yet Another Home Defeat?

The Bulls have dropped four consecutive games at United Center. They own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 112.20 points per contest and conceding 120.30.

The Cavs own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 125.50 points on average and giving up 119.90.

The Bulls defeated the Cavs 119-112 the last time they played at United Center. The last 10 head-to-head games at United Center have seen each team win five times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O243.5 U243.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 4-6 232.50 112.20 120.30 2 8
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats 6-4 245.40 125.50 119.90 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O243.5 = Games Over 243.5 Points
  • U243.5 = Games Under 243.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 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

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Donovan Mitchell 25 34.5 767 137 30.7 5.5 4.0 4.7 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 11 29.98 170 71 15.5 6.5 1.8 2.9 0.2 0.8

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 23 33.71 463 202 20.1 8.8 1.8 9.3 0.4 1.0
Nikola Vucevic 24 30.08 374 82 15.6 3.4 1.8 9.1 0.3 0.7
Coby White 9 29.19 195 45 21.7 5.0 2.0 3.2 - 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Larry Nance Jr.
Injured
Max Strus
Injured
Sam Merrill
Injured

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Ayo Dosunmu
Injured
Noa Essengue
Injured

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 Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

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
23 Nov NBA
Clippers 105-120 Cavaliers

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

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
22 Nov NBA
Wizards 120-121 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
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 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Bulls 10 15 0.4 117.2 122.4 -5.2 6-6 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1L
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 17 9 0.654 119.8 114.5 5.3 9-4 8-5 3-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 12 14 0.462 114.3 115.4 -1.1 6-7 6-7 4-3 11-8 7-3 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Bulls 10 15 0.4 117.2 122.4 -5.2 6-6 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 9 0.654 119.8 114.5 5.3 9-4 8-5 3-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 12 14 0.462 114.3 115.4 -1.1 6-7 6-7 4-3 11-8 7-3 1W
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 9 0.654 119.8 114.5 5.3 9-4 8-5 3-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 12 14 0.462 114.3 115.4 -1.1 6-7 6-7 4-3 11-8 7-3 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Bulls 10 15 0.4 117.2 122.4 -5.2 6-6 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
  • 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