Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 19

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The Chicago Bulls visit Rocket Arena to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Cleveland, OH.

The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Bulls vs Cavaliers Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 10-14 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 8-20 against the spread.

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Bulls vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 76.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Bulls and Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.

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Bulls Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 40 games (+14.75 Units / 28% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2H Spread in 40 of their last 63 games (+13.99 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 47 games (+12.40 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 35 of their last 63 games (+12.22 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 48 of their last 82 games (+11.58 Units / 12% ROI)

Cavaliers Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 games (+10.40 Units / 23% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 77 games (+10.20 Units / 11% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.60 Units / 46% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.55 Units / 25% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+7.75 Units / 56% ROI)

Chicago Bulls Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 10-14 (-5.4 Units / -18.88% ROI).

• 11-15 against the Moneyline (-4 Units / -9.85% ROI)
• 12-13 against the Over for game total points (-2.3 Units / -8.04% ROI)
• 13-12 against the Under for game total points (-0.2 Units / -0.7% ROI)

Cleveland Cavaliers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 8-20 (-14 Units / -45.45% ROI).

• 15-13 against the Moneyline (-18.3 Units / -18.69% ROI)
• 12-16 against the Over for game total points (-5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI)
• 16-12 against the Under for game total points (+2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Cavaliers:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 53 games (-36.80 Units / -18% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 40 of their last 70 games (-33.45 Units / -17% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 86 games (-32.85 Units / -21% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 32 games (-24.15 Units / -43% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the Spread in 21 of their last 60 games (-21.90 Units / -33% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Bulls:

• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 76 games (-23.80 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 82 games (-22.08 Units / -24% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 79 games (-21.25 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 78 games (-20.00 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 71 games (-18.90 Units / -23% ROI)

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• Player Injuries for Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• Chicago Bulls Offensive stats
• Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive stats
• Chicago Bulls Defensive stats
• Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive stats

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls have averaged 9.5 fast break points per game (1,029 points/108 games) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Bulls had 19.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Cavaliers were 11-2 (.846) when attempting 15 or less free throws last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

The Cavaliers were undefeated (14-0) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers were 13-1 (.929) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Cavaliers are 18-7 (.720) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th-best in the NBA. The Bulls have forced 13.3 turnovers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th-lowest in the NBA.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls have averaged 9.5 fast break points per game (1,029 points/108 games) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Bulls had 19.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers were 11-2 (.846) when attempting 15 or less free throws last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

The Cavaliers were undefeated (14-0) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers were 13-1 (.929) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Cavaliers are 18-7 (.720) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th-best in the NBA. The Bulls have forced 13.3 turnovers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th-lowest in the NBA.

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls have averaged 9.5 fast break points per game (1,029 points/108 games) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Bulls had 19.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers were 11-2 (.846) when attempting 15 or less free throws last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

The Cavaliers were undefeated (14-0) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers were 13-1 (.929) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Cavaliers are 18-7 (.720) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th-best in the NBA. The Bulls have forced 13.3 turnovers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th-lowest in the NBA.

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