The Cleveland Cavaliers (16-13) travel to meet the Chicago Bulls (13-17) at United Center Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Cavaliers won 4-0 in 2022-23
The Cavaliers were on the short end of a 123-104 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, and it failed to cover as a 3.5-point underdog to snap a 3-0 against the spread (ATS) run. The Over has cashed in 4 in a row for the Cavs, and Cleveland has allowed 116 or more points in each of the past 6 games.
The Bulls picked up a 114-95 win against the Spurs last time out on Thursday, and Chicago has won 4 of the past 5 games, while going a perfect 5-0 ATS during the span. The Over is on a 5-2-1 run in the past 8 games, and 10-3-1 run across the past 14 contests. They will be without G Zach LaVine in this one.