Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 14

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 14, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -9.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN | BSOH | NBCH

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

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Bulls vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 28-25 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 28-22 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+9.5 -110O 222.5 -110+340
Cleveland Cavaliers -9.5 -110U 222.5 -110-450

Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Wednesday‘s game with 80.8% 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 Cavaliers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 53.5% confidence.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 48 of their last 74 games (+19.75 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 74 games (+17.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 79 games (+15.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 65 games (+12.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 61 games (+12.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 44 games (+18.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 48 games (+15.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 27 games (+14.45 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 74 games (+12.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 42 games (+11.15 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 28-25 (+0.5 Units / 0.84% ROI).

  • 26-28 against the Moneyline (-0.3 Units / -0.39% ROI)
  • 29-24 against the Over for game total points (+2.6 Units / 4.38% ROI)
  • 24-29 against the Under for game total points (-7.9 Units / -13.3% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 28-22 (+3.95 Units / 6.92% ROI).

  • 35-17 against the Moneyline (+13 Units / 11.3% ROI)
  • 23-28 against the Over for game total points (-7.8 Units / -13.62% ROI)
  • 28-23 against the Under for game total points (+2.75 Units / 4.81% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 76 games (-21.35 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 79 games (-17.50 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 64 games (-16.80 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 37 games at home (-16.15 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 64 games (-15.30 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 80 games (-24.40 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 78 games (-19.75 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 65 games (-19.25 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 81 games (-16.30 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 3 of their last 17 games (-13.30 Units / -67% ROI)

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

The Bulls are winless (0-12) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .169

The Bulls are 2-15 (.118) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .220

The Bulls are 4-16 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .325

The Bulls are 8-18 (.308) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .353

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

The Cavaliers are 13-3 (.812) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 4th-best in the NBA. The Bulls have allowed 14.4 made three-pointers per game this season — worst in the NBA.

The Cavaliers are 14-2 (.875) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Cavaliers were 14-11 (.560) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Cavaliers were 37-26 (.587) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. BullsWednesday‘s Game, Feb. 14

  • Tristan Thompson (Cleveland Cavaliers): Suspension, Out
  • Dean Wade (Cleveland Cavaliers): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Out
  • Torrey Craig (Chicago Bulls): Toe, Game Time Decision
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Dalen Terry (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Patrick Williams (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out
  • Alex Caruso (Chicago Bulls): Toe, Game Time Decision

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 21.1 points in the paint per game (1,142 points/54 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.6

The Bulls have averaged 5.5 turnovers per game (296 turnovers/54 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls have averaged 12.3 turnovers per game (665 turnovers/54 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Bulls have averaged 11.1 second chance points per game (755 points/68 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 9.0 fast break points per game (466 points/52 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Cavaliers averaged 112.3 points per game (9,205 points/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers had an eFG% of 56% last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Cavaliers had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,045 assists/ 1,094 TOs) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 7.9 steals per game (644 steals/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Bulls averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,958 rebounds/82 games) last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (1,062 steals/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Bulls have 418 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.8 blocks per game (250 blocks/52 games) this season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,895 rebounds/52 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Cavaliers averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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