Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 17

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The Cleveland Cavaliers visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 8-19 against the spread, while the Bulls are 9-14 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers O
Chicago Bulls U

Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Bulls.

Bulls vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 38 away games (+13.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games (+12.00 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 42 away games (+10.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 69 games (+9.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 4Q Spread in 45 of their last 77 games (+8.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 18 games at home (+13.60 Units / 65% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 39 games (+13.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2H Spread in 39 of their last 62 games (+12.99 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 34 of their last 62 games (+10.98 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 46 games (+10.60 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 8-19 (-12.9 Units / -43.43% ROI).

  • 15-12 against the Moneyline (-16.2 Units / -16.91% ROI)
  • 12-15 against the Over for game total points (-4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI)
  • 15-12 against the Under for game total points (+1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 9-14 (-6.4 Units / -23.27% ROI).

  • 10-15 against the Moneyline (-5.8 Units / -14.65% ROI)
  • 12-12 against the Over for game total points (-1.2 Units / -4.36% ROI)
  • 12-12 against the Under for game total points (-1.2 Units / -4.36% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 75 games (-25.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 78 games (-22.40 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 77 games (-21.00 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 81 games (-20.88 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 70 games (-17.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 52 games (-34.70 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 40 of their last 69 games (-31.65 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 85 games (-31.25 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 31 games (-22.70 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the Spread in 21 of their last 59 games (-20.80 Units / -32% ROI)

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

The Bulls are winless (0-18) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .090

The Bulls were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .373

The Bulls are 0-18 (.000) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-worst in the NBA. The Cavaliers have allowed 112.0 points per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th-best in the NBA.

The Bulls are 4-9 (.308) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .464

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

The Bulls have averaged 36.8 defensive rebounds per game (919 rebounds/25 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

The Bulls averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,849 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,131 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Bulls averaged 7.8 steals per game (638 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls are winless (0-18) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .090

The Bulls were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .373

The Bulls are 0-18 (.000) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-worst in the NBA. The Cavaliers have allowed 112.0 points per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th-best in the NBA.

The Bulls are 4-9 (.308) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .464

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 36.8 defensive rebounds per game (919 rebounds/25 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

The Bulls averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,849 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,131 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Bulls averaged 7.8 steals per game (638 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls are winless (0-18) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .090

The Bulls were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .373

The Bulls are 0-18 (.000) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-worst in the NBA. The Cavaliers have allowed 112.0 points per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th-best in the NBA.

The Bulls are 4-9 (.308) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .464

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 36.8 defensive rebounds per game (919 rebounds/25 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

The Bulls averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,849 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,131 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Bulls averaged 7.8 steals per game (638 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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