Chicago Bulls (36-42) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (62-16)
April 8, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -12; Over/Under: 240
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The Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers meet on Tuesday 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 Hornets and Trail Blazers, and they play the Heat, Wizards, and 76ers next. The Bulls have won seven of their last nine games and are currently the ninth seed in the East.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 119.9 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.6 points and 10 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 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Spurs, lost to the Kings, and they play the Pacers and Knicks next. The Cavs have seen six of their 16 losses come since March 16.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.1 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.7 points and 4.8 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.7 points and 6.6 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 16 home games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 11 road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last five home games following a home loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last five games as favorites following a loss.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (122.1).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.8).
- The Bulls rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.4%).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.6).
Cavaliers vs Bulls Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Donovan Mitchell due to an ankle injury.
The Bulls will be without Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Kevin Huerter, Lonzo Ball, and Tre Jones. Nikola Vucevic and Josh Giddey are questionable.
Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction
It’s not time to hit the panic button, but the Cavs are still in this funk where they’re losing ugly games and look like a team that’s ready for the playoffs to arrive. The Cavs will also be without Mitchell. The Bulls have played their best ball of the season over the last month, and they’re fighting for seeding in the play-in tournament. The line is what it is because it looks like the Bulls are sitting a lot of players due to rest or injury. Still, I’m laying double-digit chalk with the Cavs in their current form, as they’ve lost four times in the last few weeks as massive favorites. Give me the Bulls and the points.
