The Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls meet Wednesday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Hornets, beat the Wizards, and they play the Bulls next. The Cavs have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 118.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30.7 points and 5.5 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 19.1 points and 4.1 assists. Darius Garland is the third double-digit scorer and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pelicans, beat the Hornets, and they play the Cavs next. The Bulls have lost 14 of their last 18 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 122.4 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Coby White is averaging 21.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Josh Giddey is averaging 20.1 points and 8.8 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won 12 of their last 13 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their five previous games at United Center after coming off overtime.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last nine Wednesday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last five home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last five games as road favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.3) this season.
- Tre Jones ranks 7th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Lonzo Ball has recorded 3+ steals in three consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (4.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls have recorded the equal-largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 19 points vs 76ers on November 4.
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (30.7).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (44.1).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (92.5).
Bulls vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue. Ayo Dosunmu is questionable.
The Cavs will be without Max Strus, Larry Nance Jr., Evan Mobley, and Sam Merrill.
Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction
I don’t want to back the Bulls as much as the next guy, but I’m not laying chalk with the Cavs. I’ve said many times this season, the Cavaliers are being priced like the team from last season, and they’re just not that team. I mean, we just saw the Cavs lose outright to the Hornets as double-digit favorites at home.
The Cavs were booed off the floor in that game. Also, the Cavaliers are 8-19 ATS on the season. The Bulls have seen 6 of their 10 wins come at home, and they’ve covered 10 games. It’s more than what the Cavs have done. Yeah, it’s the home dog or pass. You shouldn’t be backing the Cavaliers at all in their current form.