Bulls vs. Cavaliers Predictions and Odds (Cavaliers To Struggle In Conference Matchup)

Chicago Bulls Zach Lavine.
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The Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers, who are both fighting for playoff position right now, will meet in Cleveland tonight. Both teams are on two-game losing streaks and are a game away from dropping into the play-in tournament.

With both clubs desperately needing a win, who will come out on top?

Here are the odds for the matchup via WynnBET.

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Odds, Spread and Total

Spread: 

  • Bulls: +2 (-110)
  • Cavaliers: -2 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Bulls: +110
  • Cavaliers: -130

Total:

  • 223.5 (Over: -110/Under: -110)

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Prediction and Pick

When these two teams played two weeks ago, the Bulls were able to win by 10 points -- and that was without Zach LaVine. He's back in the lineup and should give the Cavaliers' defense a lot of fits.

Over the last 10 games, the Cavaliers and Bulls have had equally bad defenses. They rank 21st and 22nd in defensive rating. Cleveland has the better offense, but it truly depends on how efficient Darius Garland is. While he's picked up the slack for the Cavaliers' offense, some nights he can take a lot of shots to get there. Unless Garland is on top of his game tonight -- which will be hard with Alex Caruso guarding him -- the Bulls will get trounced tonight.

Chicago has won the last two matchups in this series, covering in both games it won. As the underdog tonight, expect another win and cover from the Bulls.

Lean: Bulls ML (+110)

You can find Donnavan Smoot’s full betting record here.