If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Bulls vs. Cavaliers, look no further. The Cavaliers are hitting the road to challenge the Bulls on Wednesday, Feb 28 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total is 216.5, with Cavaliers being favored by 5. Check out our Bulls vs. Cavaliers player props and predictions.
Bulls vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -5
- Total 216.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Feb 28
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: United Center, Chicago IL
- TV: NBCS
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Across the Cavaliers last three road games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 101. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Cleveland was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 7-3 straight up.
Bulls Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, Chicago has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 116 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
Can the Cavaliers Deliver on the Road?
The Cavaliers have gone 26-30-1 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged 223.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 216.5 is lower than the team’s average.
Cleveland’s ATS record is 28-27 on the season, and they have failed to cover the spread in six straight games. On the road, they are 14-11 ATS.
As the favorite, the Cavaliers are 19-19 ATS and have won their last two games vs. the spread. Their straight-up record as the favorite is 30-9, and they have won their last two games as the favorite.
In their last game, the Cavaliers beat the Mavericks by a score of 121-119. The O/U line for that game was 230.5, and Cleveland was favored by 4 points going into the game.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Cavaliers are currently in 2nd place with a record of 38-19. Against the East, they are 25-13 and 8-4 in their division.
Heading into their matchup against the Bulls, the Cavaliers are 15th in the league in scoring at 114.6 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 112.9 points compared to 116.0 at home.
So far this season, Cleveland has outscored the NBA average in 45.6% of their games. In terms of pace, the Cavaliers are 22nd in the league at 97.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 12th in field goal percentage at 48%. They have been particularly efficient inside the arc, ranking 5th in two-point shooting at 57%.
So far this season, the Cavaliers’ defense has been performing well, ranking 2nd in the NBA at 109.3 points allowed per contest. In terms of takeaways, the Cavaliers are causing 12.8 turnovers per game, ranking 14th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 21st in rejections, averaging 4.8 blocked shots each game.
Do the Bulls Have What it Takes at Home?
The Bulls are 11-21 as the underdog this season and have gone 17-15 against the spread in those games. As the underdog, they are 30-27 overall vs. the spread.
Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 30-27-1, and their last two games have gone under the betting line. On average, their games have finished with 224.5 points.
In their last game, the Bulls lost to the Pistons by a score of 105-95. The combined scoring total was 200, which was below the O/U line of 223.5. Chicago was favored by 10 points in that game.
So far this season, the Bulls are 27-31 and are currently in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the Central Division, they are 3-8 and 15-14 at home.
As the underdog, the Bulls are 11-21 this season and are 17-15 vs. the spread. Today, they are the underdog by 5 points, and their ATS losing streak at home is at two games.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulls are 25th in the NBA at 111.6 points per game. At home, they are averaging the same amount of points as their season average. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 36.2% of their games.
Chicago’s offense is 27th in pace at 96.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 21st in the league at 46%. From beyond the arc, the Bulls are hitting 35% of their attempts, which is 25th in the NBA.
So far this season, the Bulls are 11th in two-point field goals made per game but just 24th in three-pointers made. Overall, they are 20th in free throws made per game.
On defense, the Bulls come into the game ranked 11th in the league in points allowed at 113.0 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 113.3 points per contest (11th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bulls are forcing 11.6 per game, which is 2nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 17th in blocked shots at 5.1 per game.
Bulls vs. Cavaliers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is DeMar DeRozan and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. Our model predicts that DeMar DeRozan will finish the game going 8/17 from the field and scoring 23 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -125.
- The Prop: DeMar DeRozan Over 22.5 Points (-125)
Bulls vs. Cavaliers Predictions
The Cavaliers are our pick to not only win with a projected score of 134-100. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Cavaliers at -5.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 216.5, and our model projects the Cavaliers and Bulls to reach a combined total of 234 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Cavaliers -5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook