Dallas Mavericks (36-38) vs. Chicago Bulls (33-40)
March 29, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls -2; Over/Under: 239.5
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The Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls meet on Saturday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Magic, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Nets, Hawks, and Clippers next. The Mavs have won three of their last four games and are fighting for a play-in tournament spot.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 114.9 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 17.7 points and 4.6 assists, while Kai Jones is averaging 21 points and 8 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Klay Thompson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Nuggets and Lakers, and they play the Thunder, Raptors, and Trail Blazers next. The Bulls have won nine of their last 11 games and have moved into the ninth seed in the East.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.7 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.5 points and 10.1 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 20.4 points and 4.5 assists. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer, and Zach Collins is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have won each of their last six games after winning as underdogs.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games following a road win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven games after winning as underdogs.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Bulls’ last four games.
- The Bulls have lost three of their last four games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Mavericks’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Bulls’ last 12 night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Bulls vs Mavericks Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Ayo Dosunmu, Lonzo Ball, Tre Jones, and E.J. Liddell.
The Mavs will be without Kyrie Irving, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, and Daniel Gafford. PJ Washington and Kai Jones are questionable.
Bulls vs Mavericks Prediction
It’s worth considering the Mavs and the points, as they’re as healthy as they’ve been in weeks, and they’re fighting for their play-in lives. The problem is that the Bulls have caught fire these last few weeks, and that includes wins in eight of their last 10 games and covers in nine of those games. The Bulls are coming off four straight wins as an underdog, and the confidence with this young team continues to build.
Yes, the Bulls are more attractive as an underdog, but it’s hard to step in front of what we’re seeing lately. The Bulls have found some magic dust, and everything is working in the month of March. I’ll lay the bucket with the Bulls at home.
