The Cleveland Cavaliers (38-28) wrap up a three-game road trip Saturday when they play the Chicago Bulls (40-26). Tip-off is 8 p.m. ET at United Center. Below, we look at the Cavaliers vs. Bulls odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Cavs lost 117-105 at the Miami Heat Friday. They had no answer for C Bam Adebayo, who had 30 points and 17 rebounds. It snapped a modest two-game win streak, although they had lost six of seven games before those two wins. They are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference.
The Bulls snapped a five-game losing skid with a 114-108 road win over the Detroit Pistons Wednesday. The Bulls are now in fourth place in the conference but only four games back of the top-seeded Miami Heat.
Cavaliers at Bulls odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Cavaliers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Bulls -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +3.5 (-112) | Bulls -3.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
Cavaliers at Bulls key injuries
Cavaliers (not officially submitted)
- C Jarrett Allen (finger) out
- SG Caris LeVert (foot) out
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
- G Alex Caruso (wrist) questionable
- G Ayo Dosunmu (abductor) probable
- F Zach LaVine (knee) questionable
- C Nikola Vucevic (hamstring) probable
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Cavaliers at Bulls odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 114, Cavaliers 108
Money line
The Bulls’ 24 home wins are tied for the most in the Eastern Conference, although they have lost their last two games at United Center. The two teams have split the two games they have played this season, both winning on their home courts.
The Cavaliers, dealing with the recent injury to Allen, have only won three games in their last 10.
Take the BULLS (-155).
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Against the spread
The Cavaliers have covered the spread in three of their last four contests but are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games.
The Bulls are also 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games but have gone six straight games without covering the spread. However, they are 22-12 ATS at United Center this season.
Take the BULLS -3.5 (-108).
Over/Under
Three of the Cavs’ last four games and four of the last six have had totals of more than 220 points. The two teams’ first matchup in Chicago had a total of 221.
The Bulls’ last four games and five of the last six have gone over the projected total for tonight’s game.
Take OVER 220.5 (-112).
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