The Mavericks are gearing up to take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, Nov 1. The game is slated for 8:30 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Dallas comes into this game as 5-point favorites with the total set at 225.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Mavericks vs. Bulls player props and predictions below.
Mavericks vs. Bulls Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -5
- Total 225.5
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 1
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas TX
- TV: NBCS
Bulls Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Chicago has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 105 points per game while allowing 108. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Mavericks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Dallas has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 119 points per game.
- The last ten games that Dallas was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 5-5 straight up.
Can the Bulls Lock in a Road Win?
The Bulls’ previous game came against the Pacers, where they emerged victorious with a score of 112-105, bringing their overall record to 2-2.
Chicago is coming off a game where they had a free throw shooting percentage of 83.9%, a field goal percentage of 46%, and a three-point shooting percentage of 35.3%. They made 26 out of 31 free throws, 40 out of 87 field goals, and 6 out of 17 three-point shots.
On the defensive end of the floor, the Bulls achieved 8 steals, 34 defensive rebounds, and allowed 105 points in their recent game against the Indiana Pacers, resulting in a 112-105 victory. This win improved their overall record to 2-2.
Will the Mavericks Defense Show Up at Home?
The Mavericks’ previous game came against the Grizzlies, in which they defeated them with a final score of 125-110. As a result, the Mavericks currently hold a 3-0 overall record.
In their most recent game, the Dallas Mavericks achieved a 48.9% field goal percentage by making 23 out of 47 three-point shots. They also had a 75% field goal percentage by making 18 out of 24 free throws. Furthermore, they secured 6 offensive rebounds during the game.
Dallas’ defense is coming off a game where they forced 15 turnovers, collected 42 defensive rebounds, and allowed 110 points. Additionally, they recorded 4 steals and 7 blocked shots.
Mavericks vs. Bulls Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Luka Doncic and his points prop of 32.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -121. For his matchup against the Mavericks, we recommend taking the under on Luka Doncic and his prop bet of 32.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 28.
- The Prop: Luka Doncic Under 32.5 Points (-121)
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Mavericks vs. Bulls Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Mavericks vs. Bulls matchup, our bet is to grab the Bulls at +5. Even though our projections have the Mavericks winning 114-110, we see the Bulls as the play on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 225.5 and given that our model is projecting 224 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Bulls +5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook