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NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers battle 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.

Can Bulls Cover the Line?

Let’s back the Bulls at +13.5 to outrun their odds on the spread. They are a good shout at -114 to stay relatively close to the Cavaliers and we really like this pick.

7 Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes for Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers have won back-to-back road games, triumphing 123-116 in their previous appearance. This was against Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. James Harden tallied 27 points, while Evan Mobley put up 27 and Donovan Mitchell 19.

Chicago Bulls were defeated last time out. United Center saw them beaten at home to Toronto Raptors by a 139-109 scoreline. Offensively, Matas Buzelis led the way, scoring 19, while Rob Dillingham added 15 and Collin Sexton 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bulls have claimed victories in the last two matchups against the Cavs. At United Center, the scoreline was 127-111 and then we saw 136-125 at Rocket Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Cavs wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 42 27 0.609 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 20-14 9-5 27-17 5-5 1W
Bulls logo Bulls 28 41 0.406 115.9 120.3 -4.4 17-19 11-22 4-10 17-27 4-6 1L
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 117.0 points, 41.5 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 6.4 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 48.4% from the field and 73.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 114.0 points and 42.4 rebounds per matchup.

Evan Mobley is averaging 18.9 points and 9.2 rebounds, while James Harden averages 5.8 assist and 2.3 (40.4%) 3-pointers.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.4 points, 47.5 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 119.4 points and 46.0 rebounds.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 20.0 points and 2.9 (34.1%) 3-pointers made, while Josh Giddey has an average of 8.8 rebounds and 9.6 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

It’s hard to resist wagering Bulls considering they’ve been given +13.5 on the spread. The underdogs are a good shout at -114 to keep things close in this NBA showdown.

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Key Cavaliers vs Bulls stats:

  • The +13.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +13.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +13.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 3 consecutive games against Cavs.

Bulls +13.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Collin Sexton Over 12.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Collin Sexton (Bulls) has recorded an average of 20.67 points in the past 6 games. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -118 on offer for this bet.

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Matas Buzelis Over 5.5 Rebounds -149 BetMGM logo

Matas Buzelis (Bulls) has recorded Over 5.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at -149.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bulls +13.5
Totals Under 240.5
Player Points Collin Sexton Over 12.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Bulls +13.5, Under 240.5 and Collin Sexton (Bulls) to score Over 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 123 - 113 Bulls logo Bulls

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 123-113 victory in their favor.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls 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.

Cavs Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Cleveland Cavaliers are red-hot -714 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 88% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +500 about Chicago Bulls.

There is a spread of 13.5 and total points has a line of 240.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to bet Under 240.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Donovan Mitchell is available at -109 to rack up Over 24.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -119 is available.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 24.5
-109
Under 24.5
-119
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 20.5
-114
Under 20.5
-114
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 19.5
-118
Under 19.5
-110
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 19.5
-116
Under 19.5
-111
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 9.5
-110
Under 9.5
-118
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
+106
Under 8.5
-137
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-137
Under 5.5
+106
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Player Rebounds
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
-135
Under 9.5
+104
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-130
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Jalen Smith (Bulls)
Over 7.5
+106
Under 7.5
-137
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 5.5
-149
Under 5.5
+115
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Bulls Have Suffered Eight Defeats in Their Last Ten at Home

The Bulls have a 2-8 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 111.00 points scored and 118.80 points allowed.

The Cavs have a 6-4 record in their last 10 road games, putting up 120.60 points per contest and giving up 116.80.

In their most recent matchup at United Center, the Bulls got the better of the Cavs 127-111. In the previous 10 head-to-head matchups at United Center, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O239.5 U239.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 2-8 229.80 111.00 118.80 2 8
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats 6-4 237.40 120.60 116.80 4 6
  • 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.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 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
James Harden 59 34.92 1417 472 24.0 8.0 3.0 4.9 0.4 1.1
Donovan Mitchell 61 33.49 1711 358 28.0 5.9 3.3 4.5 0.3 1.6
Evan Mobley 54 32.38 978 195 18.1 3.6 1.1 8.9 1.9 0.8

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 47 31.84 834 414 17.7 8.8 2.0 8.4 0.4 1.1
Matas Buzelis 68 28.99 1100 141 16.2 2.1 2.3 5.6 1.5 0.7
Isaac Okoro 55 26.91 496 87 9.0 1.6 1.1 2.7 0.4 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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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 Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

17 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 123-116 Bucks
15 Mar NBA
Mavericks 130-120 Cavaliers
13 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 138-105 Mavericks
11 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 122-128 Magic
09 Mar NBA
76ers 101-115 Cavaliers
08 Mar NBA
Celtics 109-98 Cavaliers
03 Mar NBA
Pistons 109-113 Cavaliers
01 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 106-102 Nets
27 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 119-122 Pistons
25 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 116-118 Bucks

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

18 Mar NBA
Raptors 139-109 Bulls
16 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 107-132 Bulls
13 Mar NBA
Bulls 108-119 Clippers
12 Mar NBA
Bulls 130-142 Lakers
10 Mar NBA
Bulls 130-124 Warriors
08 Mar NBA
Bulls 110-126 Kings
05 Mar NBA
Bulls 105-103 Suns
03 Mar NBA
Thunder 116-108 Bulls
01 Mar NBA
Bucks 97-120 Bulls
26 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 121-112 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 46 23 0.667 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 3W
Knicks 45 25 0.643 117.1 110.6 6.5 25-9 20-16 11-3 29-15 7-3 4W
Raptors 39 29 0.574 114 111.8 2.2 19-16 20-13 4-10 29-16 5-5 3W
76ers 37 32 0.536 115.3 116.1 -0.8 20-16 17-16 9-7 22-23 4-6 1L
Nets 17 52 0.246 106.4 115.7 -9.3 9-25 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 49 19 0.721 117.4 109.9 7.5 26-8 23-11 10-4 33-11 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 42 27 0.609 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 20-14 9-5 27-17 5-5 1W
Bucks 28 40 0.412 111.3 116.2 -4.9 16-19 12-21 9-6 20-27 2-8 1L
Bulls 28 41 0.406 115.9 120.3 -4.4 17-19 11-22 4-10 17-27 4-6 1L
Pacers 15 55 0.214 111.3 120.2 -8.9 10-25 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 15L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 38 30 0.559 115.5 114.2 1.3 22-13 16-17 9-6 24-20 7-3 2L
Heat 38 31 0.551 120.2 116.9 3.3 23-12 15-19 7-7 22-20 7-3 2L
Hawks 38 31 0.551 118.1 116.6 1.5 19-16 19-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 11W
Hornets 35 34 0.507 115.8 112.2 3.6 15-17 20-17 10-5 21-22 7-3 1W
Wizards 16 52 0.235 112.8 123.8 -11 11-24 5-28 2-12 11-32 0-10 13L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 55 15 0.786 118.5 107.5 11 29-7 26-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 10W
Timberwolves 43 27 0.614 118.8 114.9 3.9 24-12 19-15 9-6 27-20 6-4 2W
Nuggets 42 28 0.6 120.7 116.5 4.2 19-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 34 36 0.486 115.2 117.3 -2.1 18-16 16-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 2W
Jazz 20 49 0.29 117.2 125.2 -8 12-22 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 44 25 0.638 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 21-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 7W
Suns 39 30 0.565 112.4 111.4 1 22-13 17-17 10-6 25-19 6-4 3L
Clippers 34 35 0.493 113.4 112.8 0.6 19-15 15-20 8-6 21-22 6-4 3L
Warriors 33 36 0.478 115 114.5 0.5 19-15 14-21 6-6 22-22 2-8 1L
Kings 18 52 0.257 110.7 120.7 -10 12-24 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 51 18 0.739 119 111.7 7.3 26-7 25-11 11-3 30-14 8-2 3W
Rockets 41 27 0.603 113.8 110 3.8 23-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 24 44 0.353 115.7 118.6 -2.9 13-20 11-24 6-7 19-27 2-8 1W
Pelicans 24 46 0.343 115.8 119.6 -3.8 15-21 9-25 7-8 15-30 6-4 2W
Mavericks 23 47 0.329 113.3 118.5 -5.2 14-21 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 49 19 0.721 117.4 109.9 7.5 26-8 23-11 10-4 33-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 46 23 0.667 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 3W
Knicks 45 25 0.643 117.1 110.6 6.5 25-9 20-16 11-3 29-15 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 42 27 0.609 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 20-14 9-5 27-17 5-5 1W
Raptors 39 29 0.574 114 111.8 2.2 19-16 20-13 4-10 29-16 5-5 3W
Magic 38 30 0.559 115.5 114.2 1.3 22-13 16-17 9-6 24-20 7-3 2L
Heat 38 31 0.551 120.2 116.9 3.3 23-12 15-19 7-7 22-20 7-3 2L
Hawks 38 31 0.551 118.1 116.6 1.5 19-16 19-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 11W
76ers 37 32 0.536 115.3 116.1 -0.8 20-16 17-16 9-7 22-23 4-6 1L
Hornets 35 34 0.507 115.8 112.2 3.6 15-17 20-17 10-5 21-22 7-3 1W
Bucks 28 40 0.412 111.3 116.2 -4.9 16-19 12-21 9-6 20-27 2-8 1L
Bulls 28 41 0.406 115.9 120.3 -4.4 17-19 11-22 4-10 17-27 4-6 1L
Nets 17 52 0.246 106.4 115.7 -9.3 9-25 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 5L
Wizards 16 52 0.235 112.8 123.8 -11 11-24 5-28 2-12 11-32 0-10 13L
Pacers 15 55 0.214 111.3 120.2 -8.9 10-25 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 15L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 55 15 0.786 118.5 107.5 11 29-7 26-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 10W
Spurs 51 18 0.739 119 111.7 7.3 26-7 25-11 11-3 30-14 8-2 3W
Lakers 44 25 0.638 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 21-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 7W
Timberwolves 43 27 0.614 118.8 114.9 3.9 24-12 19-15 9-6 27-20 6-4 2W
Rockets 41 27 0.603 113.8 110 3.8 23-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 4-6 2L
Nuggets 42 28 0.6 120.7 116.5 4.2 19-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 5-5 1L
Suns 39 30 0.565 112.4 111.4 1 22-13 17-17 10-6 25-19 6-4 3L
Clippers 34 35 0.493 113.4 112.8 0.6 19-15 15-20 8-6 21-22 6-4 3L
Trail Blazers 34 36 0.486 115.2 117.3 -2.1 18-16 16-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 2W
Warriors 33 36 0.478 115 114.5 0.5 19-15 14-21 6-6 22-22 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 24 44 0.353 115.7 118.6 -2.9 13-20 11-24 6-7 19-27 2-8 1W
Pelicans 24 46 0.343 115.8 119.6 -3.8 15-21 9-25 7-8 15-30 6-4 2W
Mavericks 23 47 0.329 113.3 118.5 -5.2 14-21 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 2L
Jazz 20 49 0.29 117.2 125.2 -8 12-22 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 4L
Kings 18 52 0.257 110.7 120.7 -10 12-24 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 55 15 0.786 118.5 107.5 11 29-7 26-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 10W
Spurs 51 18 0.739 119 111.7 7.3 26-7 25-11 11-3 30-14 8-2 3W
Pistons 49 19 0.721 117.4 109.9 7.5 26-8 23-11 10-4 33-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 46 23 0.667 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 3W
Knicks 45 25 0.643 117.1 110.6 6.5 25-9 20-16 11-3 29-15 7-3 4W
Lakers 44 25 0.638 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 21-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 7W
Timberwolves 43 27 0.614 118.8 114.9 3.9 24-12 19-15 9-6 27-20 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 42 27 0.609 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 20-14 9-5 27-17 5-5 1W
Rockets 41 27 0.603 113.8 110 3.8 23-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 4-6 2L
Nuggets 42 28 0.6 120.7 116.5 4.2 19-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 5-5 1L
Raptors 39 29 0.574 114 111.8 2.2 19-16 20-13 4-10 29-16 5-5 3W
Suns 39 30 0.565 112.4 111.4 1 22-13 17-17 10-6 25-19 6-4 3L
Magic 38 30 0.559 115.5 114.2 1.3 22-13 16-17 9-6 24-20 7-3 2L
Hawks 38 31 0.551 118.1 116.6 1.5 19-16 19-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 11W
Heat 38 31 0.551 120.2 116.9 3.3 23-12 15-19 7-7 22-20 7-3 2L
76ers 37 32 0.536 115.3 116.1 -0.8 20-16 17-16 9-7 22-23 4-6 1L
Hornets 35 34 0.507 115.8 112.2 3.6 15-17 20-17 10-5 21-22 7-3 1W
Clippers 34 35 0.493 113.4 112.8 0.6 19-15 15-20 8-6 21-22 6-4 3L
Trail Blazers 34 36 0.486 115.2 117.3 -2.1 18-16 16-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 2W
Warriors 33 36 0.478 115 114.5 0.5 19-15 14-21 6-6 22-22 2-8 1L
Bucks 28 40 0.412 111.3 116.2 -4.9 16-19 12-21 9-6 20-27 2-8 1L
Bulls 28 41 0.406 115.9 120.3 -4.4 17-19 11-22 4-10 17-27 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 24 44 0.353 115.7 118.6 -2.9 13-20 11-24 6-7 19-27 2-8 1W
Pelicans 24 46 0.343 115.8 119.6 -3.8 15-21 9-25 7-8 15-30 6-4 2W
Mavericks 23 47 0.329 113.3 118.5 -5.2 14-21 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 2L
Jazz 20 49 0.29 117.2 125.2 -8 12-22 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 4L
Kings 18 52 0.257 110.7 120.7 -10 12-24 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
Nets 17 52 0.246 106.4 115.7 -9.3 9-25 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 5L
Wizards 16 52 0.235 112.8 123.8 -11 11-24 5-28 2-12 11-32 0-10 13L
Pacers 15 55 0.214 111.3 120.2 -8.9 10-25 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 15L
  • 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