Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 02, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (23-14) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (16-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Monday, January 2, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSOH & NBCS-CHI

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

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

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

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 17-18 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 17-16 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+4.5 -110O 222.5 -110+145
Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5 -110U 222.5 -110-175

Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Monday‘s game with 58.9% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.3% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and Cavaliers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 45 games (+14.82 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 40 of their last 64 games (+12.51 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 41 of their last 67 games (+12.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 42 of their last 69 games (+12.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 14 of their last 21 away games (+11.34 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 42 games at home (+14.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 78 games (+12.31 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+10.30 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+8.81 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games at home (+8.75 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 17-18 (-2.8 Units / -7.07% ROI).

  • 16-20 against the Moneyline (-3.95 Units / -7.9% ROI)
  • 17-19 against the Over for game total points (-3.9 Units / -9.85% ROI)
  • 19-17 against the Under for game total points (+0.3 Units / 0.76% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 17-16 (-0.6 Units / -1.47% ROI).

  • 23-14 against the Moneyline (+3.05 Units / 4.05% ROI)
  • 17-20 against the Over for game total points (-5 Units / -12.29% ROI)
  • 20-17 against the Under for game total points (+1.3 Units / 3.19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 82 games (-21.74 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 63 games (-20.27 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 65 games (-17.12 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 71 games (-16.40 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 78 games (-15.48 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 63 games (-30.65 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 85 games (-29.95 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 73 games (-28.28 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 89 games (-27.65 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 77 games (-22.24 Units / -26% ROI)

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

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

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

The Cavaliers are 10-9 (.526) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Cavaliers are 27-30 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 25-37 (.403) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are 14-63 (.182) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. BullsMonday‘s Game, Jan. 2

  • Evan Mobley (Cavaliers): Mobley is questionable for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against Chicago.
  • Dean Wade (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Wade has an AC joint sprain and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks
  • Darius Garland (Cavaliers): Garland is doubtful for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against Chicago.
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Windler will miss another 4-6 weeks.
  • Tony Bradley (Bulls): Bradley is doubtful for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against Cleveland.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): Green is questionable for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against Cleveland.
  • Alex Caruso (Bulls): Caruso is probable for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against Cleveland.
  • Derrick Jones Jr. (Bulls): Jones Jr. is probable for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against Cleveland.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers are shooting 43% from three (91/211) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers are shooting 40% from three (170/426) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.38 points per shot (929 points/675 shots) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 5.6 steals per game (73 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,188 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (640 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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