Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 28

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 28, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -4.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBCH | BSOH

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 Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Cavaliers vs Bulls Over/Under is 216.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 28-27 against the spread, while the Bulls are 30-27 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-5.5 -110O 216.5 -110-225
Chicago Bulls +5.5 -110U 216.5 -110+180

Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Wednesday‘s game with 69.1% 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 Bulls will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 55.4% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 away games (+17.65 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 32 games (+17.35 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 49 games (+14.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 22 away games (+13.50 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 21 games (+12.60 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 49 of their last 78 games (+17.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 43 of their last 69 games (+14.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 78 games (+14.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 81 games (+10.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 21 games (+10.50 Units / 44% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 28-27 (-1.6 Units / -2.56% ROI).

  • 38-19 against the Moneyline (+12.6 Units / 9.46% ROI)
  • 25-31 against the Over for game total points (-9.1 Units / -14.5% ROI)
  • 31-25 against the Under for game total points (+3.55 Units / 5.67% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 30-27 (+0.3 Units / 0.47% ROI).

  • 27-31 against the Moneyline (-5.4 Units / -6.31% ROI)
  • 30-27 against the Over for game total points (+0.3 Units / 0.47% ROI)
  • 27-30 against the Under for game total points (-6 Units / -9.4% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 80 games (-22.30 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 69 games (-21.50 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 77 games (-15.15 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 66 games (-14.25 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 21 games (-13.50 Units / -55% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 32 games (-19.85 Units / -57% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 69 games (-18.95 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 79 games (-18.40 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 69 games (-18.10 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 22 away games (-15.70 Units / -65% ROI)

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

The Cavaliers were 28-16 (.636) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Cavaliers are undefeated (22-0) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .819

The Cavaliers were 8-1 (.889) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .609

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

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

The Bulls are 1-24 (.040) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .180

The Bulls are 14-8 (.636) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .560

The Bulls were 6-10 (.375) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Bulls are winless (0-17) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .089

Injury Report: Bulls vs. CavaliersWednesday‘s Game, Feb. 28

  • Torrey Craig (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Patrick Williams (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Tristan Thompson (Cleveland Cavaliers): Suspension, Out
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Out

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers shot 49% (3,408/6,984) last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

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 12.5 second chance points per game (1,024 points/82 games) last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Cavaliers averaged 54.3 points per game (4,449 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

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 averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (400 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls have averaged 11.2 fast break points per game (303 points/27 games) on the road this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

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

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

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

The Cavaliers have allowed an eFG% of 51% on the road this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

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

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

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


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