Looking for Cavaliers vs. Bulls predictions? We have you covered as the Bulls travel to take on the Cavaliers on Monday, Jan 15 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 221 with the Cavaliers favored by 4 at home. Keep reading to get our Cavaliers vs. Bulls player props and predictions.
Cavaliers vs. Bulls Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -4
- Total 221
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 15
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: NBCS
Bulls Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 0-2-1 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- The last ten games that Chicago was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 4-6 straight up.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 1-3-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Cleveland has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- 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 8-1-1.
Can Chicago Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
The Bulls are currently under .500 with a record of 19-22 as they look to get a win against the Cavaliers. In their 41 games, the Bulls have gone 12-15 against other Eastern Conference teams and 7-7 in non-conference play.
In their most recent game, the Bulls scored 122 points, which is higher than their season average of 110.6 points per game. When it comes to shooting, the Bulls are 26th in the league with a field goal percentage of 45%. From beyond the arc, they are 23rd in three-pointers made and 18th in three-point percentage.
So far this season, the Chicago Bulls are 12th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 112.5. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 29th in made threes allowed per game at 14.2.
Over their last five games, the Bulls have been even better on the defensive end, ranking 4th in field goal percentage allowed at 44.7% and 9th in three-point percentage allowed at 35.2%.
On the glass, Chicago is 17th in rebounds per game and 22nd in defensive rebounds per game. They are also 10th in steals per game and 19th in blocked shots per game.
Can the Cavaliers Lock in a Home Win?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Bulls, the Cavaliers are looking to build on their above .500 record of 22-15. So far, they are 4th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Central division.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers scored 111 points against the Nets. They shot 39% from the field and knocked down 13 three-pointers. Prior to the game, the Cavaliers offense has been struggling from beyond the arc this season, shooting just 35%. On average, they attempt 36.3 three-pointers per game and are making 16.3 free-throws per game.
So far this season, the Cavaliers have been a top-five defense in terms of points allowed per game. They are giving up just 111.3 points per contest, which is the fourth-best mark in the league. Over their last five games, they have been even better, allowing just 106.4 points per game.
One area where the Cavs have been strong this season is defending the three-point line. On the year, they are giving up just 35.5% shooting from deep, which is the ninth-best mark in the NBA. In terms of field goal percentage allowed overall, Cleveland is sixth in the league at 46.2%.
When it comes to rebounding, the Cavs have been solid, ranking seventh in the NBA at 44.8 boards per game. They have been especially good on the defensive glass, where they are eighth in the league.
Cavaliers vs. Bulls Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Zach LaVine and his points prop of 19.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. Based on our projections, Zach LaVine is expected to go 8/16 from the field, resulting in 23 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -110.
- The Prop: Zach LaVine Over 19.5 Points (-110)
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Cavaliers vs. Bulls Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Cavaliers vs. Bulls game, we suggest taking the Bulls at +4. Even though our predictions have the Cavaliers winning 112-110, we see the Bulls as the better choice on the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 221 and our model has the Bulls and Cavaliers finishing with a combined 222 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Bulls +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook