Cleveland Cavaliers (38-19) vs. Chicago Bulls (27-31)
February 28, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +4.5; Over/Under: +223
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The Cleveland Cavaliers look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Chicago Bulls need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls prediction.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off wins over the Wizards and Mavericks. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 114.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.2 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.1 points and 6.2 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 18.2 points and 6.2 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Evan Mobley is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls recently beat the Pelicans while losing to the Celtics and Pistons. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 111.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.6 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.5 points and 5.2 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Patrick Williams is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Team Facts
- The Bulls have won each of their last six games as home underdogs following a home loss.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs following a home loss.
- Eight of the Bulls’ last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 17 games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Cavaliers’ last six games.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last eight road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers are fresh off a last second win over the Mavs, so this is a perfect spot for a letdown. However, the Bulls are back to their rough ways, which includes a double-digit loss to the Pistons. There’s no getting behind the Bulls in their current form. Also, the Cavs have won 7 straight games against the Bulls, which includes a 3 point win a couple of weeks ago. While I’d usually lean toward the home team with both teams on the end of a back to back, I have no confidence in the Bulls right now. Give me the Cavs and the short line.
