Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 10

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 10, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Bulls (10-14) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Mavericks (13-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CHI & BSSW

The Dallas Mavericks visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago.

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

The Mavericks vs Bulls Over/Under is 219.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Mavericks are 8-15 against the spread, while the Bulls are 10-14 against the spread.


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Mavericks vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Dallas Mavericks+5.5 -110O 219.5 -115+170
Chicago Bulls -5.5 -110U 219.5 -115-210

Bulls vs Mavericks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Saturday‘s game with 52.8% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Mavericks will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.7% confidence.

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


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  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 65 of their last 98 games (+29.39 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the 1Q Spread in 56 of their last 95 games (+13.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 away games (+8.20 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the Spread in 54 of their last 100 games (+7.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 47 games (+7.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 52 games (+17.61 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 37 of their last 55 games (+17.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 37 of their last 57 games (+14.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 33 games (+13.73 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+11.68 Units / 40% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Mavericks have gone 8-15 (-8.5 Units / -30.91% ROI).

  • 13-12 against the Moneyline (-15.85 Units / -27.21% ROI)
  • 15-10 against the Over for game total points (+4 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • 10-15 against the Under for game total points (-6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 10-14 (-5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI).

  • 10-14 against the Moneyline (-2.9 Units / -9.01% ROI)
  • 9-15 against the Over for game total points (-7.5 Units / -28.41% ROI)
  • 15-9 against the Under for game total points (+5.1 Units / 19.32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 78 games (-27.90 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 73 games (-27.60 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 85 games (-26.34 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 51 games (-25.75 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 52 games (-25.35 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 100 games (-41.47 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 48 of their last 99 games (-19.69 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 30 games (-19.40 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 77 games (-14.95 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 50 away games (-14.27 Units / -26% ROI)

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Dallas Mavericks: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Mavericks are 25-12 (.676) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Mavericks are 22-6 (.786) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

The Mavericks are 35-19 (.648) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Mavericks are 46-21 (.687) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Mavericks

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

Injury Report: Bulls vs. MavericksSaturday‘s Game, Dec. 10

  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): The Bulls have listed Javonte Green as QUESTIONABLE for Saturday’s game (Dec.10) against the Mavericks.
  • Dallas Mavericks – No Injuries Reported

Dallas Mavericks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks have averaged 7.9 assists per game (95 assists/12 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

The Mavericks have averaged 49.9 points per game (599 points/12 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.7

The Mavericks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (95 assists/ 88 TOs) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Mavericks have a 32% free throw rate (321 free throw attempts/991 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26%

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

Dallas Mavericks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (1,106 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Mavericks have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (327 blocks/84 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Mavericks have averaged 31.1 defensive rebounds per game (373 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Mavericks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (552 steals/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

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


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