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The Chicago Bulls (2-2) visit the undefeated Dallas Mavericks (3-0) Wednesday. Tip-off from American Airlines Center is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Chicago won 2-0 last season
Chicago won its 2nd game of the season on Monday, 112-105 over the Indiana Pacers covering as a 3.5-point underdog. C Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 17 rebounds, hitting 10 of 19 shots. The Bulls have had 3 different leading scorers in their 1st 4 games as they work to find offensive consistency.
Dallas scored a 125-110 win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies Monday, easily covering as 1-point underdogs. Superstar G Luka Doncic has been on an MVP-level tear in 3 games, averaging 39 points, 11.7 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game, which all lead the team.
Bulls at Mavericks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Mavericks -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +5.5 (-105) | Mavericks -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bulls at Mavericks key injuries
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
- G Zach LaVine (back) probable
Mavericks
- G Kyrie Irving (foot) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bulls at Mavericks picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 127, Bulls 105
Moneyline
PASS.
Dallas should pick up the win here, but a -225 favorite is not worth the risk of betting on. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET DALLAS -5.5 (-115).
Both of these squads will rely on offensive firepower, and I trust the offense of Dallas, especially if G Kyrie Irving can play, over the offense of Chicago which has seen little consistency over the last few seasons. Chicago makes less than 10 3-pointers per game (9.3) and that makes guarding this Bulls’ offense a lot less difficult. Chicago has no way of containing Doncic and Irving, assuming he can go, and that duo will lead Dallas to cover here.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 225.5 (-110).
Dallas has scored 125 or more points in each of its 3 games to start out the season, meaning if that trend continues, Chicago will only have to score 101 to hit the Over number of 225.5. If LaVine is able to play, then I expect that the Bulls will be able to score at least 101 points to help this game hit the Over, especially as neither of these teams are very stout defensively.
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