Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Kevin Erickson | Staff Writer

The Cleveland Cavaliers (16-13) travel to meet the Chicago Bulls (13-17) at United Center Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Cavaliers vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Cavaliers won 4-0 in 2022-23

The Cavaliers were on the short end of a 123-104 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, and it failed to cover as a 3.5-point underdog to snap a 3-0 against the spread (ATS) run. The Over has cashed in 4 in a row for the Cavs, and Cleveland has allowed 116 or more points in each of the past 6 games.

The Bulls picked up a 114-95 win against the Spurs last time out on Thursday, and Chicago has won 4 of the past 5 games, while going a perfect 5-0 ATS during the span. The Over is on a 5-2-1 run in the past 8 games, and 10-3-1 run across the past 14 contests. They will be without G Zach LaVine in this one.

Cavaliers at Bulls odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +146 (bet $100 to win $146) | Bulls -174 (bet $174 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +4 (-110) | Bulls -4 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Cavaliers at Bulls key injuries

Cavaliers

G Darius Garland (jaw) out
G Sam Merrill (wrist) questionable
G Donovan Mitchell (illness) out
C Evan Mobley (knee) out

Bulls

F Torrey Craig (heel) out
G Zach LaVine (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 116, Cavaliers 106

Moneyline

The BULLS (-174) are a little on the pricey side, but not a bad play if you don't want to worry about laying the points.

Chicago is playing much better basketball lately, winning 3 in a row, while covering 5 straight, and 10 of the past 11 games overall.

The Cavaliers (+146) can't be trusted, especially with Spida Mitchell sick and unavailable to play.

Against the spread

The BULLS -4 (-110) are worth playing, as Chicago has been on fire against the number, while the Cavaliers +4 (-110) will not have their leading scorer. Mitchell being sidelined is huge, as he missed Thursday's game against New Orleans, and the team got trucked. He averages 27.7 PPG with 5.6 RPG and 5.5 APG, so it's no surprise the team looked markedly different when he is unavailable.

Over/Under

OVER 216.5 (-110) is the way to go, as the defense for the Cavs has been atrocious lately. The team has coughed up 116 or more points in each of the past 6 games, cashing the Over in 5 of those outings.

While the Under is 2-1 in the past 3 for the Bulls, the Over is 5-2-1 in the past 8 games for Chicago, and 10-3-1 in the past 14 contests overall.

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