Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Matchup

Check out our Bulls vs. Cavaliers prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Cleveland.

  • The Bulls hold a 5-7 record so far.
  • The Bulls are averaging 115.4 points per game so far.
  • The Bulls are coming off a 124-123 win vs. the Cavaliers.
  • The Cavaliers are currently 13-0.
  • Defensively, Cleveland are giving up 110.1 points per game.
  • The Cavaliers are coming off a 114-106 win vs. the Bulls.

Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the 13-0 Cleveland Cavaliers will host the 5-7 Chicago Bulls in a Central Division matchup. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 10.5 points and have a 13-game win streak going. The Bulls are 3rd in the Central Division and 6th in the Eastern Conference.

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The over/under line is currently set at 237.5. You can catch the game on CHSN.

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Where: Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • Date: Friday, November 15th
  • Betting Odds CLE -10.5, CHI +402 | CLE -539 O/U 237.5

Bulls Preview: Do the Bulls Stand a Chance in Cleveland?

The Bulls improved to 5-7 this season with a 124-123 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Chicago, who entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 247, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 231.

Chicago built an early lead by winning the first two quarters, going into the half up 59-47. They extended their lead to 90-71 before the Knicks went on a 17-0 run, closing the gap to 90-88. Despite the Knicks' comeback attempt, the Bulls held on for the win.

Zach LaVine's 31 points and 8 assists led the Bulls to a 124-123 win over the Knicks, as he shot 70.6% from the field and hit 4 threes at a 50% clip. Chicago connected on 14 threes, shooting 38.9% from deep, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 53.7%.

Coby White contributed 22 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Nikola Vucevic added 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 64.3%. Patrick Williams scored 11 of his 18 points in the 1st quarter, and Ayo Dosunmu added 9 of his 16 points in the 4th.

The Bulls’ defense started strong, giving up just 22 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but they struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 38 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Despite the defensive lapses, they managed to hold on for the win.

Chicago allowed the Knicks to shoot 51% from the field, including 40% from three-point range, with New York hitting 15 threes. The Bulls sent the Knicks to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, the Bulls recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.

Cavaliers Preview: Does Cleveland Have What it Takes at Home?

The Bulls improved to 5-7 on the season with a 124-123 road win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Chicago entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and not only covered the spread but pulled off the upset. The game’s total of 247 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 231 by 16 points.

Chicago built a 59-47 lead by halftime, but the Knicks stormed back with a 17-0 run, cutting the Bulls’ lead from 90-71 to 90-88. Despite New York’s comeback, Chicago held on for the win, outscoring the Knicks 34-38 in the 4th quarter.

Darius Garland's 25 points and 6 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field, helped the Cavaliers to a win over the 76ers. Donovan Mitchell added 23 points, 9 assists, and 13 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 38.5%.

The Cavs made 16 threes, shooting 40% from deep and 49.4% overall. Garland scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Mitchell added 13 in the 4th.

The Cavaliers put together a solid defensive performance on Wednesday, holding the 76ers to 106 points in their win. Cleveland gave up 27 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 24 points. They finished the game by giving up 28 points in the 4th.

Overall, the Cavaliers held the 76ers to 44% shooting from the field, including 32% from beyond the arc, where Philadelphia made 14 threes. The 76ers also went to the line just 11 times, making 10 free throws. Cleveland added 8 steals and 1 block on the defensive end.

Bulls vs Cavaliers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Chicago has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 116 points per game.
  • Across the Cavaliers last ten home games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 110. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 8-2 straight-up.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 10-0. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.

Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction

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