Chicago Bulls (11-15) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (15-13)
December 19, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -7; Over/Under: 240.5
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The Chicago Bulls pay a visit to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Rocket Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls have been in a major slump as they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games overall, but they will be hoping to get something going after they blew past the Cavaliers in a 127-111 win on Wednesday. Coby White led the team in scoring with 25 points on eight of 13 shooting, Josh Giddey tallied a triple-double of 23 points with 11 rebounds and 11 assists while Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 20 points, nine rebounds and four assists on nine of 14 shooting. As a team, the Bulls shot 56 percent from the field and 14 of 36 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Cavaliers from the start and took the early lead that only grew as the game progressed. The Bulls forced the Cavaliers into a total of 20 turnovers for the game. The Bulls had seven players finishing in double figures in scoring, and they really flexed their depth in this one with the bench combining for 38 points.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in a slump of their own as they’ve lost seven of their last 10 games overall, and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting trampled by the Bulls on Wednesday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 32 points and five assists on 11 of 23 shooting, Darius Garland added 15 points with six assists, while Jaylson Tyson provided 21 points on eight of 10 shooting. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled for consistent offense outside of Mitchell and Tyson. This was too much to overcome in the second half, where the Bulls took off. Lonzo Ball had a quiet game against his former club, as he shot just one of five from the field to finish with just two points.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 18 home games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 13 road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 16 of the Bulls’ last 18 games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Cavaliers’ last 10 home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Bulls’ last 13 games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction
The Bulls are still keeping an eye on Tre Jones and Ayo Dosunmu who are both questionable, while the Cavaliers have ruled out Max Strus, Sam Merrill and Evan Mobley with Donovan Mitchell ruled as questionable. You really couldn’t back either side with any confidence if you are looking at recent form, but it’s always tough to beat the same team twice in a row, so expect the Cavaliers to come out swinging. In seasons past, this would be an ideal spot for the Cavaliers to bounce back and win by double digits at home, but they’ve just been in a funk lately. I don’t think they should be favored by so many points in this spot. Perhaps the Cavaliers get their revenge with a win, but I still have the Bulls keeping it close and getting the cover.
