The Chicago Bulls will play against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. The game is set for Tuesday, April 08, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Bulls have a record of 36-42, while the Cavaliers stand at 62-16.
In recent games, the Bulls have shown strong performances. They won against the Charlotte Hornets by 14 points, with Coby White scoring 37 points. Earlier, they secured a 5-point win over the Portland Trail Blazers and a 19-point win against the Toronto Raptors.
The Cavaliers have also had notable games. They recently lost to the Sacramento Kings by 7 points. However, they managed a close win against the San Antonio Spurs by 1 point and a significant victory over the New York Knicks by 19 points.
Cavaliers Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a strong record this season. They hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference and the Central Division. Their overall record is 62-16, with a home record of 33-6. In their last 10 games, they have won 6 and lost 4.
Kenny Atkinson is the head coach of the Cavaliers. The team scores an average of 122.1 points per game, which is the highest in the league. They have a high field goal percentage of 49.3%, ranking second. Their effective field goal percentage is 58.0%, which is the best in the league.
Donovan Mitchell leads the team in scoring with 24.0 points per game. He also contributes 4.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. Evan Mobley is another key player, averaging 18.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Darius Garland adds 20.4 points and leads the team with 6.7 assists per game.
Defensively, the Cavaliers allow 112.3 points per game. They rank third in blocked shots per game with 4.3. The team also holds opponents to a field goal percentage of 45.5%, which is the third-best in the league. They aim to maintain their strong performance as the season progresses.
Bulls Preview
The Chicago Bulls have a record of 36-42 this season. They rank 9th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. Their away record stands at 20-19, while their home record is 16-23. In their last 10 games, the Bulls have won 7.
In recent games, the Bulls have shown strong performances. Against the Charlotte Hornets, they scored 131 points with Coby White leading with 37 points. In their game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Nikola Vučević scored 31 points. The Bulls also won against the Toronto Raptors, scoring 137 points.
Offensively, the Bulls score 117.8 points per game, ranking 6th in the league. They attempt 92 field goals per game, ranking 4th. Their three-point shooting is strong, making 15.5 per game, which ranks 3rd. However, they struggle with free throws, making only 15.9 per game, ranking 28th.
Defensively, the Bulls allow 119.9 points per game, ranking 28th. They are strong in steals, averaging 7.5 per game, ranking 6th. They allow opponents to attempt 95.1 field goals per game, ranking 30th. Their three-point defense is strong, allowing a percentage of 34.4, which ranks 1st.
Statistical Breakdown for Cavaliers vs Bulls
The game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls will be shaped by several key stats. The Cavaliers lead the league in scoring and effective field goal percentage, making them a strong offensive team. The Bulls, while scoring well, struggle defensively, allowing many points per game. The Cavaliers’ defense is solid, ranking high in blocked shots and field goal percentage allowed. These factors could influence the outcome of the game.
- Cavaliers Points Per Game: 122.1 (1st)
- Cavaliers Field Goal Percentage: 49.3 (2nd)
- Cavaliers Effective Field Goal Percentage: 58.0 (1st)
- Bulls Points Per Game: 117.8 (6th)
- Bulls Points Per Game Allowed: 119.9 (28th)
- Cavaliers Points Per Game Allowed: 112.3 (12th)
- Cavaliers Blocked Shots Per Game: 4.3 (3rd)
- Bulls Three Point Percentage Allowed: 34.4 (1st)
Betting Insights
The Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to meet, offering some interesting betting angles. The Bulls have been strong against the spread (ATS) with a 31-22-0 record, while the Cavaliers hold a 30-24-1 ATS record. Both teams have shown different trends in their recent games. Here are the top five betting insights for this game:
- The Bulls have a 3-game ATS winning streak.
- The Cavaliers are on a 2-game ATS losing streak.
- The Bulls perform better as underdogs with a 23-15-0 ATS record.
- The Cavaliers have a strong road ATS record at 17-11-1.
- The Bulls’ games have gone over the total 40 times this season.
Free Betting Prediction for Cavaliers vs Bulls
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a strong record and lead the Eastern Conference. They score the most points in the league and have a solid defense. Their home record is impressive, and they aim to continue their success against the Bulls.
The Chicago Bulls have struggled this season but have shown improvement recently. They have won 7 of their last 10 games. Their offense is strong, but their defense allows many points, which could be a problem against the Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers’ strong offense and defense give them an edge in this game. The Bulls’ recent form is promising, but their defensive struggles may be too much to overcome. The Cavaliers are likely to win, covering the spread.
- Our Free Prediction: Cavaliers -12.0
