Cavaliers vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 18, 2024, 11:38 AM
  • The Cavaliers are -3.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSOH | CHSN

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Cavaliers vs Bulls Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 0-3 against the spread, while the Bulls are 3-1 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-3.5 -110O 225.5 -110-160
Chicago Bulls +3.5 -110U 225.5 -110+135

Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 69.5% 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 Cavaliers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 52.5% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 85 games (+19.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games (+11.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 39 away games (+11.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 69 games (+10.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 58 games (+10.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 35 of their last 49 games (+18.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 47 games (+14.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 84 games (+12.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+9.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 42 games at home (+8.90 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Cavaliers have gone 0-3 (-3.3 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-3 against the Moneyline (-4.6 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 2-1 against the Over for game total points (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • 1-2 against the Under for game total points (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Bulls have gone 3-1 (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 2-2 against the Moneyline (+2.15 Units / 71.67% ROI)
  • 3-1 against the Over for game total points (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI)
  • 1-3 against the Under for game total points (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 84 games (-24.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 82 games (-23.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 68 games (-22.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 79 games (-18.05 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 82 games (-17.75 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 91 games (-31.85 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 88 games (-24.40 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 83 games (-20.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 43 games (-20.25 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 69 games (-19.35 Units / -25% ROI)

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

The Cavaliers were 19-8 (.704) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Cavaliers were 2-17 (.105) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298

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 were 20-6 (.769) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

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

The Bulls were 24-6 (.800) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

The Bulls were 11-16 (.407) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

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 were 4-16 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

Injury Report: Bulls vs. CavaliersFriday‘s Game, Oct. 18

  • Chicago Bulls – No Injuries Reported
  • Cleveland Cavaliers – No Injuries Reported

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 3.6 second chance points per game (228 points/63 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.7

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

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 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 Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 10.6 second chance points per game (866 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Bulls averaged 5.7 turnovers per game (466 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls averaged 11.2 second chance points per game (459 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.4

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

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 averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers allowed 52.1 points per game (4,269 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 56.1

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

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 averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,849 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls averaged 7.8 steals per game (638 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

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


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