Cleveland Cavaliers (50-10) vs. Chicago Bulls (24-37)
March 4, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +12; Over/Under: 245.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls meet Tuesday 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 beat the Trail Blazers and Celtics, and they play the Heat, Hornets, and Bucks next. The Cavs have won 10 straight games as they continue to push for the top seed in the NBA.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 123.1 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.3 points and 4.8 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.2 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pacers, beat the Raptors, and they play the Magic, Heat, and Pacers next. The Bulls have lost eight of their last 10 games but are still holding onto the 10th seed in the East.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.3 points and 4.5 assists. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won eight of their last 10 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their four previous games at United Center following an overtime win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at United Center following a win.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.4).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (19.1).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.5%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.9).
Bulls vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Patrick Williams, EJ Liddell, Nikola Vucevic, and Ayo Dosunmu. Josh Giddey, Kevin Huerter, and Lonzo Ball are questionable for the Bulls.
The Cavaliers will be without Evan Mobley due to a rest day.
Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Bulls are going nowhere fast, and it feels like they’re trying their best to fall out of the play-in tournament. Unfortunately for them, the East is terrible and even losing eight of their last 10 games hasn’t helped much. The Cavs are fighting for the top seed in the NBA and home court throughout the playoffs. Games like this allow them to pad that lead. The Cavaliers are not only winning, but they’re 39-20-1 ATS on the season. A cover percentage of 66.1 percent is the best in the NBA. I’m not stepping in front of that for the Bulls. Thick line for a road team, but I’m rolling with the Cavs anyway.
