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Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

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

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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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Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (38-42) and Dallas Mavericks (38-42) square off for the 2nd and final time this season on Friday. Tip-off from American Airlines Center is at 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bulls have already clinched a spot in the play-in tournament but they’re currently sitting in the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference, 2 games back of the Toronto Raptors. Chicago is 5-5 in its last 10 games and has dropped 2 in a row. It’s just 17-23 on the road this season which is 4 games worse than their home record (21-19).

The Western Conference is much more open than the East, which is good news for the struggling Mavericks. They’re the 11th in the conference — currently out of the play-in tournament — but that’s only a half-game back of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dallas has 2 games left, so they can slide into play-in positioning before the season ends. However, the Mavs are struggling and are just 3-7 in their last 10 outings.

Chicago won 144-115 as a 5-point home favorite as the Over (221) cashed in the first meeting on Dec. 10.

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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 1:42 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Mavericks -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +7.5 (-110) | Mavericks -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bulls at Mavericks key injuries

Bulls

G Alex Caruso (foot) questionable
G DeMar DeRozan (rest) questionable
G Zach LaVine (rest) questionable

Mavericks

G Luka Doncic (thigh) probable
G Josh Green (rest) out
F Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) out
G Kyrie Irving (foot) out
F Maxi Kleber (hamstring) out
F Christian Wood (rest) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bulls at Mavericks picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 113, Bulls 107

Moneyline

There’s no way anyone should bet the Mavericks (-300) to win outright. They should win this game, but no team that’s 3-7 in their last 10 games and is missing so many key pieces should be bet at that line. I would PASS on the moneyline.

Against the spread

The Mavericks are only 4-5-1 ATS in their last 10 games and have failed to cover the spread in 3 of their last 4 games. The Bulls are slightly better at 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games, including a 2-2 ATS stretch in their last 4.

The Bulls are 6-2 ATS as underdogs of 7.5-9.5 points while the Mavericks are 4-4-1 ATS as favorites of 7.5-9.5 points.

BET BULLS +7.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under is 7-3 in the Mavericks’ last 10 games and with the Bulls’ 2 stars potentially sitting out due to rest, this game could be on the lower-scoring end. The total reflects that, being set at only 221.5 points, but I still like the Under in this one.

The Bulls don’t have much firepower if DeRozan and LaVine don’t play, and now with the Mavericks ruling out Hardaway Jr., Irving, Green, Wood and Kleber, it’s hard to see this game being very high-scoring.

BET UNDER 221.5 (-110).

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Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (21-18) host the Chicago Bulls (26-10) Sunday at the American Airlines Center for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Bulls vs. Mavericks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Chicago has won nine straight games (5-4 ATS) with the latest outing being a 130-122 at home over the Washington Wizards as 5.5-point home favorites.

In the last 14 days, the Bulls have the seventh-best adjusted net rating at plus-6.5 points per 100 possessions and ninth-best spread differential at a plus-1.7 ATS margin, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Dallas has won five in a row (4-1 ATS), which includes a victory over the second-place Golden State Warriors Wednesday in former Mavs great Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement ceremony.

Over the past two weeks, Dallas is 6-1 overall, 5-2 ATS and 2-5 O/U with the best adjusted net rating in the NBA at plus-17.9 points per 100 possessions, per CTG.

The Bulls (-3.5) beat the Mavs in their first meeting this season in Chicago 117-107, Nov. 10. In fact, the Bulls have won and covered four straight meetings with the Mavs and the total is 2-2 O/U in those contests.

Bulls at Mavericks 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 11:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bulls -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Mavericks +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls -2.5 (-108) | Mavericks +2.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bulls at Mavericks key injuries

Bulls

SG Alex Caruso (health and safety protocols) out

Mavericks

PG Luka Doncic (ankle) questionable
PF Kristaps Porzingis (health and safety protocols) out

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Bulls at Mavericks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 115, Mavericks 109

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” towards the Bulls (-135) because I like Chicago to win this game handily, but I’m so confident in the Bulls here that I’ll just lay the points.

Chicago outshot Dallas from everywhere on the floor in their first meeting, out-rebounded them, was better in three of the “four factors” and had a better assist-to-turnover ratio.

Furthermore, the Mavs will be without their leading scorer and rebounder from that game, Porzingis, who also led the starting 5 in plus/minus in that game.

Against the spread

BET the BULLS -2.5 (-108) despite the Mavericks +2.5 (-112) having a better non-garbage time net rating over the past two weeks even though both teams are in the midst of winning streaks.

The bottom line is this is just a better spot for Chicago. For instance, the Bulls are 7-4 ATS as a road favorite and 8-4 ATS versus Western Conference foes. While the Mavs are 4-5 ATS at home versus teams with a winning record and 2-9 ATS versus Eastern Conference opponents.

Also, Chicago handled Dallas earlier this season despite Bulls wing DeMar DeRozan having an off-night against a Dallas team he’s played very well against recently.

Last season, while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, DeRozan averaged 30.7 points per on 51.6% shooting with 8.3 assists per in three games versus the Mavs.

BET the BULLS -2.5 (-108).

Over/Under

PASS since the situation-based trends point in opposite directions and the total is split 2-2 O/U in the past four Bulls-Mavericks meetings.

If anything, I “lean” to the Under 217.5 (-110) because the Mavs are 4-13-1 O/U in Dallas with a minus-6.7 total margin.

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Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Dallas Mavericks (6-5) host the Chicago Bulls (4-8) Sunday at American Airlines Center for a 3 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Bulls-Mavericks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Mavericks had a four-game win streak snapped with a 112-109 loss at the Milwaukee Bucks Friday. Each of their previous four wins were decided by at least 7 points.

The Bulls have dropped four straight decisions, including a 127-125 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday. All four losses were within a 4-point margin.

Bulls at Mavericks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:04 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bulls +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Mavericks -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Bulls +7.5 (-120) | Mavericks -7.5 (+100)
Over/Under: 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bulls at Mavericks: Key Injuries

Bulls

PF Chandler Hutchison (health and safety protocols) out
SG Luke Kornet (not with team) out
SF Otto Porter Jr. (back) probable
PG Tomas Satoransky (health and safety protocols) out
SF Garrett Temple (ankle) probable

Mavericks

PG Jalen Brunson (health and safety protocols) questionable
PF Dorian Finney-Smith (health and safety protocols) out
SG Tim Hardaway Jr. (groin) questionable
PF Maxi Kleber (health and safety protocols) out
PF Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) probable
C Dwight Powell (health and safety protocols) out
SF Josh Richardson (health and safety protocols) out

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Bulls at Mavericks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Mavericks 128, Bulls 115

Money line (ML)

The Bulls have been playing their best basketball but in one of the toughest stretches of the schedule they’ll have all season. They lost 117-115 to the Los Angeles Lakers and 130-127 to the Los Angeles Clippers. Chicago covered the spread as an underdog of 8.5 and 12 points, respectively.

Still, Dallas has been winning with authority and has flawlessly reincorporated Porzingis into the lineup. Through two games, he’s averaging 15.5 points per game and 7.0 rebounds per game. PG Luka Doncic continues to lead the way for the Mavericks with 27.5 PPG, 9.5 RPG and 8.8 assists per game.

The Mavericks should win this against an inferior team, but the Bulls’ recent performances against elite Western Conference competition are enough reason to steer clear of the -275 money line price. We’ll get better value on the spread.

PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

Get the MAVERICKS -7.5 (+100) as a solid value while needing to win by at least 8 points. Chicago covered the spread in eight of its last 10 games to improve to 8-4 ATS for the season, but Dallas is also 7-4 ATS and has covered in five straight games coming into Sunday.

The Mavs take better care of the ball and are the superior rebounding team. They hold opponents to the third-worst field-goal percentage in the NBA while the Bulls allow opponents to hit on 47.8% of field-goal attempts to rank 24th in the Association.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 227.5 (-110). The matinee tip will likely be a better defense against scoring than either of these teams will provide. Chicago has played to four straight Overs and is 8-4 against the O/U for the season.

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