If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Cavaliers vs. Bulls, look no further. The Bulls are hitting the road to challenge the Cavaliers on Wednesday, Feb 14 at 7:30 ET. Currently, the total is 224, with the Cavaliers being favored by 9.5. Keep reading to get our Cavaliers vs. Bulls player props and predictions.
Cavaliers vs. Bulls Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -9.5
- Total 224
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Feb 14
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: ESPN
Bulls Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Chicago has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 120 points per game while allowing 116. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Cleveland has averaged 117 points per game while allowing 98. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.
Will the Bulls Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Today, the Bulls are looking to extend their over streak to seven games. The O/U line for today’s game is set at 224, and the Bulls have seen an average of 225 points scored in their games this season.
In their last game against the Hawks, the Bulls won by a score of 136-126. The O/U line for that game was set at 240.5, giving them an over/under record of 29-24-1 for the season.
Chicago’s ATS record for the season is 28-25, and they have gone 13-13 against the spread on the road. Today, they are 9.5-point underdogs on the spread.
The Bulls are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-28. In the Central Division, they are 4th. As underdogs, the Bulls are 10-19 this season.
On average, the Bulls’ games have had an O/U line of 222.2 points. Today’s line of 224 is slightly higher than their season average.
On the season, the Bulls are averaging 111.9 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. However, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 111.7 compared to 112.1 at home.
Chicago’s offense is 22nd in three-point shooting at 36%, and they are 24th in three-point attempts. Overall, they are 22nd in field goal percentage.
When it comes to pace, the Bulls are 27th in the league. In terms of assists, they are 28th with an average of 24.5 per game.
In the current season, the Bulls defense has excelled, sitting 11th in the NBA by allowing 113.0 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bulls squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.8% from downtown.
Can the Cavs Offense Score Enough at Home?
This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 24-27-1, and their games have averaged a combined 224.3 points per game, which is right in line with today’s line of 224.
In Cleveland’s last game, they were favored by 11 points against the 76ers but lost the game by a score of 123-121. The O/U line for that game was 230.5, and the teams easily surpassed that mark.
Against the spread, the Cavaliers are 28-22 for the season, and they have gone 19-14 vs. the spread as the favorite. At home, their ATS record is 14-13, and they have won straight-up 5 of their last 6 games at home.
Looking at the Eastern Conference standings, the Cavaliers are in 2nd place with a record of 35-17. In their division, they are also in 1st place. Today, they are favored by 9.5 points and have a 27-7 record as the favorite.
The Cavaliers’ last game finished with a scoring total of 244 points, which was well above the O/U line of 230.5. This season, their games have averaged a combined scoring total of 224.3 points per game.
At home, the Cavaliers are averaging 116.4 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. Overall, they are 15th in scoring at 115 points per game. The Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 48.1% of their games this season.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 10th in made threes at 13.4 per game. However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. In terms of pace, the Cavaliers are 23rd in the league.
So far this season, the Cavaliers are shooting 48% from the field, which is 11th in the league. In terms of assists, they are 11th in the NBA with 27.2 per game.
This season, the Cavaliers defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 109.3 points per contest. Cleveland’s defense is currently forcing 12.8 turnovers per game, which is 15th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 20th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.8 rejections per game.
Cavaliers vs. Bulls Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is DeMar DeRozan and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -129 while the under is at -106. Based on our projections, DeMar DeRozan is expected to go 8/17 from the field, resulting in 23 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -129.
- The Prop: DeMar DeRozan Over 21.5 Points (-129)
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Cavaliers vs. Bulls Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Cavaliers, with a final score of 134-101, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Cavaliers at -9.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 224, and our model predicts the Bulls and Cavaliers to score a combined 235 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Cavaliers -9.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook