Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 15

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 15, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -3.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSOH | NBCH

The Chicago Bulls visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cleveland, OH.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

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

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 20-20 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 18-17 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+3.5 -105O 222.5 -110+145
Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5 -115U 222.5 -110-175

Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Monday‘s game with 61.1% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Bulls and Cavaliers, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Cavaliers vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 54.2% confidence.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 39 away games (+15.40 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 39 of their last 61 games (+15.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 73 games (+14.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 48 of their last 80 games (+12.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 52 games (+12.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 79 games (+19.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+16.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 38 games (+10.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 12 games (+9.90 Units / 76% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 12 games (+9.90 Units / 72% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 20-20 (-2 Units / -4.43% ROI).

  • 19-22 against the Moneyline (-0.55 Units / -0.97% ROI)
  • 21-19 against the Over for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.22% ROI)
  • 19-21 against the Under for game total points (-4.1 Units / -9.09% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 18-17 (-0.55 Units / -1.36% ROI).

  • 22-15 against the Moneyline (+6 Units / 8.76% ROI)
  • 18-18 against the Over for game total points (-1.8 Units / -4.42% ROI)
  • 18-18 against the Under for game total points (-1.75 Units / -4.31% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 79 games (-29.20 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 38 games at home (-15.85 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 77 games (-15.50 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 15 of their last 43 games at home (-15.00 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 43 games at home (-14.90 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 79 games (-23.15 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 25 of their last 69 games (-23.00 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 69 games (-21.25 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-21.10 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-20.90 Units / -24% ROI)

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

The Bulls are winless (0-9) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .171

The Bulls are 4-12 (.250) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .437

The Bulls are 1-21 (.045) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .183

The Bulls are winless (0-16) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .084

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

The Cavaliers were 24-4 (.857) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

The Cavaliers were 31-7 (.816) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .634

The Cavaliers are 8-2 (.800) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Cavaliers are 15-5 (.750) when winning the rebounding margin this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .629

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. BullsMonday‘s Game, Jan. 15

  • Ricky Rubio (Cleveland Cavaliers): Personal, Out
  • Caris LeVert (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out
  • Onuralp Bitim (Chicago Bulls): Illness, Game Time Decision

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.4 turnovers per game (220 turnovers/41 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls have averaged 20.0 points in the paint per game (818 points/41 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.3

The Bulls have averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (501 turnovers/41 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Bulls averaged 13.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,064 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 15.9 second chance points per game (588 points/37 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Cavaliers had a TS% of 52% last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (1,094 turnovers/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

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

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 have averaged 7.8 steals per game (318 steals/41 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,406 rebounds/41 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Bulls have 318 steals this season — 6th 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 averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (169 blocks/37 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 35.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,319 rebounds/37 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1


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