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Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (16-20) take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (23-14) Monday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bulls lost 103-102 to the Cavaliers on Saturday as they pushed as 1-point underdogs at home. Chicago has won 5 of its last 7 games entering Monday’s rematch in Cleveland.

Caris LaVert scored 23 points as the Cavaliers defeated the Bulls for the 2nd time this season (128-96 on Oct. 22). The win ended a 3-game losing streak for Cleveland.

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Bulls at Cavaliers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:54 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Cavaliers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +4.5 (-118) | Cavaliers -4.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bulls at Cavaliers key injuries

Bulls

G Alex Caruso (shoulder) probable

Cavaliers

G Darius Garland (thumb) doubtful
F Evan Mobley (ankle) questionable

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Bulls at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 115, Bulls 109

Moneyline

I wouldn’t recommend taking the Cavaliers to win at the current odds as I’d PASS on the moneyline unless it changes to -150 or better. Even though I don’t advise taking the moneyline at the current odds, taking Cleveland to win in a parlay at the current odds is fine.

Against the spread

CAVALIERS -4.5 (-102) is where I’m leaning in this game as Cleveland plays much better at home. The Cavaliers are 16-4 at home compared to the Bulls being 7-11 on the road.

Over/Under

It was a low-scoring game on Saturday between the Bulls and the Cavaliers, but OVER 221.5 (-105) is an enticing wager. G Donovan Mitchell scored only 15 points in Saturday’s meeting and I expect him to have a much better performance on Monday.

The Cavaliers have hit the Over in each of their last 4 home games. Also, the Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between the Bulls and the Cavaliers when the game is in Cleveland.

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Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (42-31) meet the Cleveland Cavaliers (41-32) Saturday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Bulls vs. Cavaliers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Bulls beat the Cavs 101-91 as 5.5-point home favorites March 12. Chicago is 2-1 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) versus Cleveland this season.

However, since beating the Cavs earlier this month, the Bulls have lost 5 of their last 6 games (1-5 ATS) with the latest being a 126-109 beatdown on the road at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans Thursday.

Cleveland is 3-3 SU and 2-3-1 ATS in the last six games but has lost back-to-back games. The Cavs were beaten at home by the Los Angeles Lakers 131-120 Monday, before falling at the Toronto Raptors 117-104 Thursday.

Bulls at Cavaliers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:39 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Bulls +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Cavaliers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread: Bulls +2.5 (-112) | Cavaliers -2.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Bulls at Cavaliers key injuries

Bulls

PG Lonzo Ball (knee) out
SG Alex Caruso (back) probable
SF DeMar DeRozan (hip) probable

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (finger) out

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Bulls at Cavaliers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 112, Bulls 109

Money line

Both teams are pretty evenly matched, but the Bulls have been really struggling lately and the CAVALIERS (-135) will play better in this head-to-head in Cleveland.

For instance, over the past two weeks, Chicago is 27th in adjusted net rating (minus-8.8) with the second-worst ATS margin (minus-8.9), according to CleaningTheGlass.com, (CTG).

Also, the Bulls have given up at least 125 points in 4 of their past 5 games. Opponents hit 52.0% of their shots (39.2% from 3) versus Chicago over that span and the Bulls were outrebounded 48.2-36.4 in those games.

Furthermore, the Cavs shot just 27.5% from 3 in their two visits to Chicago this season but connected on 46.4% of their 3’s in Cleveland Dec. 8.

Granted, that was a different Cavs team, but PF Kevin Love replacing Allen in the starting 5 adds floor spacing and 3-point shooting to Cleveland’s offense.

On top of that, Chicago doesn’t have the defense in its frontcourt to deal with Cleveland’s dynamic frontcourt. K-Love can knock down 3’s, former PF Lauri Markkanen stretches the floor, and this is a revenge game for him (as a former Bull), and rookie big Evan Mobley is the athletic centerpiece of the Cleveland trio.

Finally, most of the action is on the Bulls (+110), but the oddsmakers have lowered Chicago from a slight favorite on the opener down to a slight underdog.

Let’s get on the same side as the House and BET the CAVALIERS (-135).

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Against the spread

PASS.

Cleveland’s ML (-135) costs a little more than Cavaliers -2.5 (-108), but I’ll take my chances at the -135 price.

That said, the Bulls are an NBA-worst 5-15-1 ATS as road underdogs (with a minus-5.3 ATS margin) and 4-11 ATS on the road versus teams with a winning record.

If Cleveland’s ML gets to -140 or pricier then I’d lay up to 2.5 points with the Cavs.

Over/Under

PASS because my prediction aligns with the projected total so there’s no value in this number.

The Cavs should shoot better versus the Bulls back in Cleveland, but Chicago is 28th in adjusted offensive rating over the past two weeks (per CTG). The Bulls struggle if DeRozan and/or SG Zach LaVine aren’t hitting incredibly difficult shots and Chicago’s heavy iso-offense can be inconsistent.

I can’t call it either way, so PASS.

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Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (17-8) stop by the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Wednesday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (13-12). Below, we look at the Bulls vs. Cavaliers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions, and bets.

Chicago has won five of its past six games (5-1 ATS) including four straight over the Charlotte Hornets, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets. The Bulls are 17-8 ATS and 11-14 O/U with the fourth-best net rating.

Cleveland has lost back-to-back games, falling to the Utah Jazz and at the Milwaukee Bucks, following a four-game winning streak. The Cavs are 18-7 ATS and 10-15 O/U with the eighth-best net rating.

The Cavs won and covered two of their three meetings with the Bulls last season and the Under was 2-1 in those contests.

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Bulls at Cavaliers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:53 p.m. ET.

Money line: Bulls +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Cavaliers -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +3.5 (-108) | Cavaliers -3.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Bulls at Cavaliers key injuries

Bulls

SG Alex Caruso (hamstring) out
SF DeMar DeRozan (health and safety protocols) out
SF Javonte Green (health and safety protocols) out
PG Cody White (health and safety protocols) out

Cavaliers

None

Bulls at Cavaliers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 109, Bulls 103

Money line

PASS since I’m on Cleveland laying the points, but the Cavaliers (-165) is a little out of my price range. This feels like the oddsmakers are setting a trap for Bulls bettors.

In fact, the “wiseguys” aren’t falling for the trap and this is a “Pros vs. Joe’s” spot in the betting market. According to Pregame.com, slightly more cash is on Cleveland’s money line whereas way more wagers have been placed on Chicago. Typically, you want to follow the money when it fades the public.

Chicago enters off of four straight impressive victories and is playing a Cleveland team most of the NBA community believes isn’t as good as its record indicates.

Against the spread

BET CAVALIERS -3.5 (-112) for 1 unit because the Bulls lack depth and have several contributors sidelined at the moment. Chicago’s bench scores the second-fewest points per game (PPG) and the Bulls are without three starters including their second-leading scorer.

Also, the Cavs have a unique setup and third-year PG Darius Garland is blossoming into an All-Star. Cleveland has three players in its frontcourt that stand 6-foot-11 or taller, all with different skillsets. Plus, Garland is averaging career highs in PPG, assists per game and effective field-goal shooting.

On top of that, we are seeing some “reverse line movement” toward Cleveland as more money is on Chicago, but the Cavs have been steamed up from a pick ’em on the look-ahead line to the current price. This is just further proof of this being a “trap game.”

Over/Under

PASS since my predicted score aligns perfectly with Tipico Sportsbook‘s projected total, so there’s not a lot of value in my betting this number. If anything, I’d lean to the Under because Chicago is down some serious firepower and Cleveland plays at the 23rd-fastest pace.

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Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Chicago Bulls (24-33) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (20-37) at United Center at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Bulls-Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Bulls picked up a 102-96 win on the road against the Boston Celtics on Monday as 4.5-point underdogs.

More importantly, they pushed past the Cavaliers on Saturday by a 106-96 score as 3-point favorites as the Under (213) connected.

The Cavaliers are skidding again, losing and failing to cover in three in a row, including that game in Chicago on Saturday. The Under is 3-0-1 in the past four, pushing in Monday’s 109-105 loss at Detroit.

Bulls at Cavaliers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:55 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bulls -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Cavaliers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread/ATS: Bulls -2 (-115) | Cavaliers +2 (-105)
Over/Under: 211.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bulls at Cavaliers: Key injuries

Bulls

SF Troy Brown (ankle) doubtful
PG Zach LaVine (illness) out

Cavaliers

SG Damyean Dotson (knee) out
SG Dylan Windler (knee) out

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Bulls at Cavaliers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bulls 108, Cavaliers 101

Money line (ML)

The BULLS (-135) are playing much better basketball lately, and they’re the play straight up against the skidding Cavaliers (+110).

They just topped Cleveland by 10 in Chitown on Saturday, and there is no reason to believe this rematch will go another way.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The BULLS -2 (-110) have covered in two in a row against the Cavs and Celtics, and they should be able to build upon their momentum from the giant win in Beantown last time out.

The Cavaliers +2 (-110) have been dumped in three straight, and they’re 1-5 SU and 2-4 ATS across the past six. There is just no reason to believe in the erratic Cavs at this point.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 211.5 (-110) is the lean here, as the Under has cashed for both sides on a frequent basis lately.

The Under has hit in each of Chicago’s past two wins, and in their past eight victories, the Under has hit in seven of the outings. The Under is 3-0-1 in Cleveland’s past four, and each of the previous two meetings in this series.

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