Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Matchup

Read our Bulls vs Mavericks prediction for this NBA regular season game in Dallas. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Bulls make their way to Dallas at 3-4.
  • Chicago has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (17th).
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Mavericks.
  • The Mavericks face Chicago with a record of 4-3.
  • Defensively, Dallas are giving up 109.4 points per game.
  • The Mavericks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bulls.

Bulls vs Mavericks Prediction

The Chicago Bulls travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 8:30 ET and will be televised on KFAA.

According to oddsmakers, the Mavericks are favored by 10 points and the over/under line is set at 235. At the moment, the Bulls are +381 on the moneyline, while the Mavs are -505. Chicago enters the game with a record of 3-4, while Dallas is 4-3.

Bulls vs. Mavericks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks
  • Where: Dallas at American Airlines Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 6th
  • Betting Odds DAL -10, CHI +381 | DAL -505 O/U 235

Bulls Preview: Will the Bulls Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

The Bulls fell to 3-4 on the season after a 135-126 loss to the Jazz on Monday. Chicago was favored by 7.5 points at home but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 261 points exceeded the over/under line of 229.5 by 31.5 points.

Utah's 12-0 run early in the game shifted momentum, and while the Bulls fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Jazz 40-33, they couldn’t complete the comeback. The Jazz pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Chicago 40-33 to seal the win.

Coby White knocked down 6 threes at a 66.7% clip, finishing with a team-high 28 points and 6 assists in the Bulls' loss to the Jazz. Ayo Dosunmu added 25 points, shooting 69.2% from the field, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 23 points and 10 rebounds.

White did most of his damage in the 3rd quarter, scoring 15 points, while Vucevic added 13 in the 2nd. The Bulls hit 14 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 47.4% overall.

The Bulls struggled defensively on Monday, giving up 135 points to the Jazz, including 40 in the 4th quarter. Utah shot 53% from the field, with Chicago unable to slow them down.

From beyond the arc, the Jazz hit 16 threes on 44% shooting. The Bulls sent Utah to the line 30 times, where they made 23 free throws. Chicago finished with 7 steals and 7 blocks.

Mavericks Preview: Will the Mavericks Win at American Airlines Center?

The Bulls dropped to 3-4 on the season after a 135-126 home loss to the Jazz on Monday. Chicago, who were -7.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 261.5 exceeded the O/U line of 229.5 by 31.5 points.

A key moment came when the Jazz went on a 12-0 run, turning a 32-29 deficit into a 41-32 lead. Chicago fought back, outscoring Utah 40-33 in the 3rd quarter, but the Jazz pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Bulls 40-33.

In their 134-127 loss to the Pacers, the Mavericks shot 51.7% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 41.7% clip. Luka Doncic led the way with 34 points and 15 assists, though he shot just 37.5% from the floor.

Kyrie Irving added 27 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter, while Naji Marshall contributed 20 points, shooting 88.9% from the field. Doncic scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Mavericks struggled on Monday, giving up 134 points to the Pacers. They allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 4th, despite a better 2nd quarter where they gave up 27 points. Overall, Indiana shot 56% from the field.

Dallas did limit the Pacers to 13 made threes, with Indiana shooting 40% from beyond the arc. The Mavericks sent the Pacers to the line 20 times, with Indiana making 13 free throws. Dallas recorded 33 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and finished with 4 steals and 3 blocks.

Bulls vs Mavericks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Bulls are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • In their last five games at home, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-3-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 99 points per game in these contests.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 4-6 straight up.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.

Bulls vs Mavericks Prediction

To Top