Cavaliers vs Bulls Betting Prediction and Odds for 2/28/24
Here is our Cavaliers vs Bulls Betting prediction for this NBA regular-season game taking place in Chicago on February 28, 2024.
- Going into the game, the Cavaliers are 38-19.
- Cleveland’s field goal average is 55%, which is 11th best.
- Their last game was a 121-119 win over the Mavericks.
- At 27–31, the Bulls will play the Cavaliers.
- Chicago’s field goal rate is 53%, which is 25th in the league.
- Following a loss to the Pistons, the Bulls want to get back on track.
Cavaliers vs Bulls Betting Odds
Here are the Cavaliers vs Bulls Betting odds:
TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS | -5 | -200 | Over 216.5 |
CHICAGO BULLS
|
+5 | +170 | Under 216.5 |
Cavaliers vs Bulls Betting Prediction
Tonight at 8 p.m. ET, the Bulls will host the Cavaliers in a Central Division game. The Cavs (-187) are 4.5 points better than the Bulls (+155), and 217.5 is the over/under.
As of right now, the Bulls are 9th in the East with a 27-31 record, while the Cavs are second in the East with a 38-19 record. Ohio has won two straight games.
Cavaliers vs Bulls Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls
- Where: Chicago at United Center
- Date: Wednesday, February 28th
Cavaliers Prediction: Can the Cavaliers Lock in a Win at Chicago?
As the favorite, the Cavaliers are 2-0 straight up and 2-0 against the spread. They have a 4.5-point lead today on the road. Their favorite has won 39 of their 57 games this season.
The over/under record for Cleveland this season is 26-30-1, and the line for 47 of their games has been higher than today’s 217.5. It’s been 223.9 points per game for them this year.
The Cavaliers beat the Mavericks by a score of 121–119 in their last game. The over/under for that game was 230.5, and Cleveland had a 4 point edge.
This season, the Cavaliers have a record of 38-19, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference. They are 13–6 in games against teams outside of the East, but 25–13 when playing in East games.
They are 28-27 ATS for the season and have lost five of their last six games when they were against the spread. They are 14-11 against the spread when they are on the road.
If you look at points scored per game, the Cavaliers are 15th in the NBA with 114.6. On the other hand, they score 112.9 points per game away from home and 116.0 points per game at home.
With 45.6% of their games won so far this season, the Cavaliers have scored more points than the average NBA team. At 97.6 touches per game, they are 22nd in the league in terms of speed.
The Cavaliers are 11th in the league at 36% when it comes to making three-point shots. They are hitting 48% from the field as a whole, which is 12th in the NBA.
The defense for Cleveland has been good; they allow 109.3 points per game, which is second in the NBA. The Cavaliers’ defense had a tough game against the Mavericks, letting the opponents make 52% of their shots, which led to 119 points.
Bulls Prediction: Can the Bulls Lock in a Home Win?
In their most recent game against the Pistons, the Bulls scored 200 points, which was less than the over/under of 223.5. Chicago lost by a score of 105–95, even though they were 10 points ahead.
Last two games for Chicago have both ended with a score below the posted total. Their overall record for the season is 30-27-1. There is an over/under line of 217.5 points today, and the team has scored an average of 224.5 points per game.
Thirty-two of the Bulls’ 58 games this season have been against the odds. They have a score difference of -4.8 points per game as the underdog. They are 17-15 as a loser against the spread and 11-21 when betting straight up.
At the moment, the Bulls are in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 27–31. They are in fourth place in the Central Division. Their over/under record for the season is 30-27, and they are 15-14 at home.
The last time the Bulls played, they lost to the Pistons 105–95. That game had a 10 point favorite for the Bulls. At the end of the game, the over/under was 223.5.
With 111.6 points per game, the Bulls are 25th in the league and have had a tough time scoring this season. They get the same number of points at home as they do on the road.
This season, Chicago has scored less than the NBA average in 63.8% of their games. With 96.8 plays per game, the Bulls are 27th in the league in terms of speed.
The Bulls have a 46% field goal rate, which ranks them 21st in the league. Also, they shoot 35% of their three-point shots, which ranks 22nd.
At this point in time, the Bulls’ defense has given up an average of 113.0 points per game. The last time the Bulls played, their defense was strong; they only let the Pistons score 105 points.
Cavaliers vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends and Analysis
- In their last ten road games, the Cavaliers’ attack has scored 114 points on average and given up 103 points on average. Cleveland had an overall record of 8-2 and an over/under record of 5-5.
- This is Chicago’s straight-up record in their last ten home games: 6-4. However, this is their record against the spread: 8-2. Most of the time, the team scored 116 points per game.
- As the underdog, the Bulls have only won five of their last ten games (ATS). Chicago had a 3-7 record in these games when played straight up.
- This is the Cavaliers’ last five games as the favorite. They have a good straight up record, but their ATS record is only 0-5.
Cavaliers vs Bulls Betting Prediction
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