The Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the 76ers, lost to the Bucks, and they play the Spurs next. The Bulls have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 120.6 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 23.1 points and 10 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.3 points and 3.7 assists. Ayo Dosunmu is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 40.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.9 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Wizards and 76ers, and they play the Heat next. The Cavs have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 116.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 31.9 points and 5 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 19.8 points and 4.3 assists. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer and Sam Merrill is grabbing 1.6 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six games at Rocket Arena.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in five of their last six home games against the Bulls.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last seven games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine home games following a road win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in 14 of their last 15 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four home games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.6).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (88.9%).
- The Bulls have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 19 points vs 76ers on November 4.
- The Bulls rank 2nd in the league for assists per game this season (30.1).
Cavaliers vs Bulls Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus, Lonzo Ball, and Dean Wade.
The Bulls will be without Zach Collins and Coby White. Ayo Dosunmu is questionable with a quad injury.
Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction
The Cavaliers aren’t covering numbers so far this season, so I’m not excited to lay a big number with them on the end of a back-to-back. However, the Bulls are on the end of a back-to-back of their own, and they’re getting killed defensively all of a sudden. I was hesitant about the way the Bulls started the season, and we’re starting to see them come back to earth a bit. It takes more than one hot week to turn me into a believer. I’ve done this for a while. Uh, give me the Cavs and the reasonable number, but there are better options out there on Saturday.