Chicago Bulls (3-4) vs. Dallas Mavericks (4-3)
November 6, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks -10.5; Over/Under: +230.5
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The Chicago Bulls invade the American Airlines Center to battle the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have been struggling so far as they’ve lost four of their first seven games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the lowly Jazz in a 135-126 loss on Monday. Coby White led the team with 28 points and six assists, Ayo Dosunmu added 25 points with five assists on nine of 13 shooting while Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 47 percent from the field and 14 of 37 from the 3-point line as they poured in 40 points in the third quarter to cut a 15-point deficit to just one point, only to see the Jazz respond with 40 points in the fourth quarter to slip away from them. The Bulls will take on the Wolves and Hawks after this game.
Dallas Mavericks
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks have won four of their first seven games overall, but they are looking to bounce back in this one after getting beaten by the Pacers in a 134-127 loss on Monday. Luka Doncic led the team with 34 points, seven rebounds, and 15 assists, Kyrie Irving added 27 points, Naji Marshall scored 20 points off the bench, while Klay Thompson chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Mavericks shot 51 percent from the field and 15 of 36 from the 3-point line, but they were playing their second game of a back-to-back set and it showed in the fourth quarter where they allowed the Pacers to pour in 38 points.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last seven games after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have lost eight of their last 10 road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six night games following a home loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Southwest Division opponents after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Mavericks’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Bulls’ last eight road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Luka Doncic is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 7.0 assists and 7.0 rebounds this season.
- Kyrie Irving ranks 3rd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (56.1%) this season.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Nikola Vucevic is one of only three qualified players in the league shooting at least 50% from the field, 40% from three, and 90% from the free-throw line this season.
- Coby White ranks T7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (5.4).
- The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.6).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.6).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (96.7).
Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Bulls are already shorthanded with Lonzo Ball out and Zach LaVine listed as questionable, while the Mavericks are still missing PJ Washington with Dereck Lively listed as questionable. The Bulls haven’t been terrible, but their loss to the lowly Jazz doesn’t make them look good compared to the Mavericks who were starting to heat up before their narrow loss to the Pacers. The line is hefty for this one, so while I like the Mavericks to bounce back with a win at home, I think the Bulls do just enough to get the cover on the road.
