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Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and prediction

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

The Dallas Mavericks (2-3) stop by the Windy City Sunday to play the Chicago Bulls (2-4) at United Center at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Mavericks-Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Mavericks at Bulls: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mavericks -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Bulls +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mavericks -6.5 (-105) | Bulls +6.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mavericks at Bulls: Key Injuries

Mavericks

  • SF Luka Doncic (quadriceps) questionable
  • PF Maxi Kleber (ankle) probable
  • C Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out

Bulls

  • PG Ryan Arcidiacono (health and safety protocols) out
  • PF Lauri Markkanen (health and safety protocols) out
  • SF Chandler Hutchison (health and safety protocols) out
  • PG Tomas Satoransky (health and safety protocols) out

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

Prediction

Mavericks 119, Bulls 115

Money line (ML)

Officially, I’ll PASS on the money line but if I had to go either way it’d be the Bulls (+200) because I am taking Chicago plus the points. Typically I’d like to sprinkle on an underdog’s money line when betting them to cover the spread and I still might pending the final injury reports.

Against the spread (ATS)

Dallas’ defense showed up against the Miami Heat (or the Heat’s offense pulled a no-show) in its 93-83 win as a 1.5-point underdog on New Year’s Day. The Mavericks held the Heat to just 37.2% from the field, 21.2% from behind the 3-point arc and outrebounded them 59-49.

The Bulls were trampled by the Milwaukee Bucks as 14.5-point underdogs in a 126-96 loss Jan. 1. Chicago was on a two-game winning streak, but both were against a then-winless Washington Wizards team.

Despite Doncic averaging 30.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 9.5 assists in two games against the Bulls last year, Chicago split the season series and held a 1-1-0 ATS edge.

This is a perfect fade the market spot: 85% of the money is coming in on the Mavericks, according to Pregame.com, which caused Dallas to move up from a 5.5-point opening line favorite. This would be more of a lock if the Mavericks spent a weekend night in a normal (fun) Chicago nightlife but obviously, it’s pretty tough for a professional athlete to navigate the social scene given the circumstances.

Furthermore, I am selling Mavericks stock until they start to put together consecutive quality performances. GIMME BULLS +6.5 (-115) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

Heading into Sunday’s game with Chicago, Dallas has the sixth-best defensive efficiency in the league; however, I am not sure how real that defensive production is for the Mavericks.

Again, Miami shot terribly more than Dallas stifled them on D. The Mavericks gave up 118 points to the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday and Charlotte is 21st in offensive efficiency. That 124-73 win over the Clippers on Dec. 27 is as random as it gets.

Lastly, we might be getting value because of the Under cashing in five straight Mavericks-Bulls games in Chicago. I think the trend ends Sunday so I’ll lean OVER 224.5 (-110) for a half-unit.

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Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Chicago Bulls (2-3) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (2-3) Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Bulls-Bucks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

After an 0-3 start, the Bulls took two on the road from the winless Washington Wizards (0-5), including Thursday’s 133-130 victory as 7.5-point underdogs. SF Otto Porter scored 28 points and SG Zach LaVine added 22 for a short-handed Chicago squad. PF Lauri Markkanen, SF Chandler Hutchison, PG Ryan Arcidiacono and SG Tomas Satoransky sat out due to the NBA’s health and safety protocol.

The Bucks are coming off a 119-108 road loss as 6.5-point favorites at the Miami Heat Wednesday, one night after routing the Heat 144-97 behind an NBA-record 29 3-pointers. In the loss, Milwaukee blew a third-quarter, 12-point lead, PF Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double (26 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) and SF Khris Middleton struggled on 3-for-15 shooting to finish with 8 points. Middleton scored 25 in Tuesday’s blowout, going 10-for-13 from the floor, including 4-for-5 on 3-pointers.

Milwaukee swept last season’s series vs. Chicago 4-0, winning by margins of 9, 14, 21 and 13. As a matter of fact, the Bucks have won the last 10 in a row vs. the Bulls, sweeping 4 games in 2018-19, too, and taking the final two of their four head-to-head games in 2017-18.

Bulls at Bucks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Bulls +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000) | Bucks -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Bulls +14.5 (-110) | Bucks -14.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Bulls at Bucks: Key Injuries

Bulls

  • PG Ryan Arcidiacono (COVID-19 protocol) out
  • SF Chandler Hutchison (COVID-19 protocol) out
  • PF Lauri Markkanen (COVID-19 protocol) out
  • SG Tomas Satoransky (COVID-19 protocol) out

Bucks

  • SG Torrey Craig (nasal surgery) out

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

Prediction

Bucks 131, Bulls 111

Money line (ML)

PASS. The Bucks (-2000) shouldn’t have a problem taking this one, but there’s no way anyone should risk 20 times the potential return.

Against the spread (ATS)

MILWAUKEE -14.5 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. The Bucks are rested and should be a little bitter after Wednesday’s loss in Miami.

As for the Bulls? Playing on back-to-back nights minus four players and having to travel from D.C. to Milwaukee after Thursday night’s win is a tough task for any team. While they played well at Washington, notching two wins, expect them to run out of gas in the second half at Milwaukee.

ATS records: Bulls 3-2 | Bucks 2-3

Over/Under (O/U)

This could turn into a laugher, but the scoring shouldn’t be an issue. Back the OVER 231.5 (-115). The Bucks’ 124.2 points per game rank second in the league, while the Bulls defense is allowing 123.0 PPG to rank 28th.

O/U records: Bulls 3-2 | Bucks 4-1

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Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Chicago Bulls (1-3) are in the nation’s capital Thursday to wrap up their back-to-back against the Washington Wizards (0-4) at the Capital One Arena. The tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Bulls-Wizards NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Bulls at Wizards: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Bulls +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Wizards -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Bulls +5.5 (-110) | Wizards -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 234.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Bulls at Wizards: Key Injuries

Bulls

  • PF Lauri Markkanen (calf) questionable

Wizards

  • NONE

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

Prediction

Wizards 121, Bulls 117

Money line (ML)

Chicago took down Washington 115-107 in their first meeting Tuesday. The game was decided, as most NBA games are nowadays, by how each side did behind the arc: The Wizards made 10 threes at a 27% clip while the Bulls sunk 15 of their 36 3-point attempts (41.7%).

As we’ve seen in the NBA over the past week, it’s hard to beat the same team twice in a row. There’s going to be a lot of head-to-head doubleheaders this year in the NBA due to the COVID-altered climate, and there has been plenty of examples already of how hard it is for teams to sweep these back-to-backs.

The Wizards are getting back a key contributor in second-year starting PF Rui Hachimura, who makes his season debut after missing the first four games of the season due to an eye issue.

Officially, I’ll PASS ON THE MONEY LINE. I lean Washington plus the points, but I don’t like them enough in this spot to sprinkle on the money line.

Against the spread (ATS)

Neither one of these franchises has made the playoffs over the past couple of years, but interestingly enough the Chicago has a 5-2 record against Washington when Bulls SG Zach LaVine and Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal face-off.

Also, Washington is 6-1 ATS in the last seven games vs. Chicago. I only lean BULLS +5.5 (-110) for a half-unit because I prefer the total in this one.

Over/Under (O/U)

Since their first meeting Tuesday went Under the total by 16 points, there’s value in BETTING OVER 234.5 (-110) in today’s game. Chicago and Washington have the second-and third-fastest pace in the NBA, and both teams have a below-average defensive rating.

Another reason to like the Over is that both teams send opponents to the charity stripe at an alarming rate. Washington’s defense has the highest free throw-to-field goal attempt rate in the league and Chicago is 2nd FTA/FGA as an offense, but the Bulls’ defense is ranked 25th in FTA/FGA.

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Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Golden State Warriors (0-2) travel to meet the Chicago Bulls (0-2) Sunday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at United Center. Below, we analyze the Warriors-Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Warriors at Bulls: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Warriors -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Bulls +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Warriors -3.5 (-115) | Bulls +3.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 226.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Warriors at Bulls: Key Injuries

Warriors

  • PF Marquese Chriss (leg) out
  • PF Draymond Green (foot) questionable
  • PF Alen Smailagic (knee) out

Bulls

  • PF Thaddeus Young (leg) out

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

Prediction

Warriors 119, Bulls 115

Money line (ML)

The Warriors (-165) are moderate favorites on the road against the Bulls (+140) in a battle of winless clubs in Chitown. Neither of these teams instills a lot of confidence.

PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

The WARRIORS -3.5 (-115) have gotten pounded in their first two games, losing 125-99 in the opener in Brooklyn, and 138-99 in Milwaukee on Christmas Day. The Bulls +3.5 (-105) haven’t been much better, falling 124-104 at home to Atlanta in their opener Dec. 23, and they were dumped 125-106 on Saturday in the Windy City.

Golden State has cashed in the past four meetings against Chicago, and they’re 4-1 ATS in the past five on the road against teams with a home winning percentage under .400. The Bulls just might be the elixir to cure the ills of the struggling Dubs.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 226.5 (-115) is worth a small-unit play, as neither of these teams has shown much ability on defense. While the Under is 11-5 in the past 16 meetings in Chicago, a good chunk of those games came when Golden State was a championship-caliber team.

These days they’re a turnstile at the defensive end, and you can expect both of these teams to score plenty of points in their first real opportunity to win a game this season.

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Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Indiana Pacers (1-0) square off in a Central Division game against the Chicago Bulls (0-1) Saturday in the United Center at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Pacers-Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Pacers at Bulls: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Pacers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Bulls +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pacers -4.5 (-120) | Bulls +4.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Pacers at Bulls: Key Injuries

Pacers

  • SG Jeremy Lamb (knee) out

Bulls

  • PF Thaddeus Young (lower leg) out

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

Prediction

Pacers 118, Bulls 109

Money line (ML)

PASS because the Pacers are the right side, but betting big favorites straight-up in NBA regular-season games is a bad strategy.

Against the spread (ATS)

Indiana’s new up-tempo style, which includes chucking more 3’s, being implemented by first-year head coach Nate Bjorkgren looked great in the first game against the New York Knicks. The Pacers stormed back from a halftime deficit with a 60-41 second-half performance in a 121-107 win vs. the Knicks as 7.5-point home favorites.

The Bulls were blown out in their season opener at home vs. the Atlanta Hawks 124-104. Chicago was 41.4% from the field and 22.9% from behind the arc, while allowing the Hawks to hit 40% of their 3’s.

Bjorkgren has the Pacers taking more 3’s than previous seasons and we saw the Bulls get crushed in 3’s by the Knicks. However, Chicago was above-average in opponent’s 3-point percentage and defensive efficiency last season. The Bulls have a new coach of their own—Billy Donovan—and, while they have the pieces to play good defense, they are figuring out a new system as well.

Another thing that I’m considering early on is the edge teams who played in the bubble over the ones that didn’t, which is something NBA analysts have discussed during broadcasts. This Bulls team hasn’t seen NBA action since March and the Pacers played in the Eastern Conference playoffs in August.

Indiana has played remarkably well as a road favorite since 2018 and has a 17-13-2 ATS record in that situation. Indiana has won and covered in five straight games vs. the Bulls.

With all the lopsided results in the first three days of the NBA season, I am comfortable betting PACERS -4.5 (-120) for just a half-unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

Chicago has been a bottom-5 in offensive efficiency since 2017 and Indiana was known for a slower pace, but these head-to-head meetings have gone Over the past three times.

In the previous 10 Pacers-Bulls games, the highest projected total was 218 for their March 2019 meeting. This total sits at 222.5 with juice on the Over. The reason for the juice is because the market sees value on the Over.

Let’s follow the market and bet OVER 222.5 (-115) for 1.5 units.

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Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Hawks open the new NBA campaign on the road against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday at 8:05 p.m. ET at United Center.

Below, we analyze the Hawks-Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Hawks at Bulls: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Hawks -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Bulls +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hawks -2.5 (-105) | Bulls +2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hawks at Bulls: Key Injuries

Hawks

  • C Clint Capela (Achilles’) doubtful
  • PG Brandon Goodwin (elbow) questionable
  • SG Kevin Huerter (elbow) probable
  • PF Onyeka Okongwu (foot) questionable
  • SF Cam Reddish (ankle) probable
  • PG Rajon Rondo (COVID-19 protocols) out
  • SF Tony Snell (foot) out

Bulls

  • PG Tomas Satoransky (personal) out
  • PF Thaddeus Young (leg) questionable

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

Prediction

Hawks 117, Bulls 112

Money line (ML)

HAWKS (-125) is a good play on the road as they kick off a new season with so much promise. Clint Capela is new in the middle with fellow newcomer Bogdan Bogdanovic, joining promising youngsters Cam Reddish and Trae Young. The Bulls (+105) have a strong frontcourt, and new coach in Billy Donovan, but their backcourt depth isn’t quite there. Atlanta’s depth should pull them through to a road win to start.

Against the spread (ATS)

A play on the HAWKS -2.5 (-105) is a play against the series trends, as the Bulls +2.5 (-115) are 8-2 ATS in the past 10 meetings in this series. However, with a new coaching regime, some backcourt issues, etc., look for Chicago to be on the short end at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 231.5 (-110) is the lean in the opener, based on trends in this series and a super high number. The Under has hit in 13 of the past 18 meetings at United Center. In addition, the Under is 22-8 in the past 30 for the Hawks as a road favorite, too.

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