NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Mavericks
The Chicago Bulls face the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.
Can Bulls Keep the Scores Close?
The Bulls look a value play at +6.5 on the spread. They could beat the Mavericks and the -106 about this pick makes plenty of appeal.
Teams’ Last H2H Saw 125-107 Bulls Win
Chicago Bulls have now enjoyed two consecutive road wins, while their previous game was a 127-103 home loss against Orlando Magic at United Center. Tre Jones dropped 23 points, as Leonard Miller finished with 15 and Matas Buzelis 14.
Dallas Mavericks have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio Spurs recently beat them 139-120. Cooper Flagg scored 33 points, with Max Christie adding 16 and Khris Middleton 14.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Bulls triumphed 125-107 when they last played the Mavs. This head-to-head was played at United Center. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.
Bulls
31
50
0.383
116.2
121.2
-5
18-23
13-27
4-12
19-32
2-8
1L
Mavericks
25
56
0.309
113.7
119.5
-5.8
15-25
10-31
4-12
14-37
2-8
3L
Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games
2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Bulls are averaging 117.1 points, 45.6 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 46.3% from the field and 75.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 127.6 points and 47.6 rebounds per contest.
Tre Jones is averaging 20.9 points and 5.6 assists, while Leonard Miller averages 7.2 rebounds and Collin Sexton 2.3 (43.4%) 3-pointers made.
Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games
The Mavs have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.0 points, 41.9 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field and 78.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 125.2 points and 49.4 rebounds.
Cooper Flagg is averaging 27.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists, while Max Christie has an average of 2.2 (37.9%) 3-pointers made.
Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks
Our Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.
Game Prediction
We are happy to get with Bulls against the spread in this NBA matchup. -106 is available that the underdogs are able to cover +6.5 and that looks very reasonable.
Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.
Key Bulls vs Mavericks stats:
The +6.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.The +6.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 2 consecutive games on the road.The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 15 consecutive games at home.The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 17 of their last 20 games.The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 2 consecutive games against Bulls.Bulls +6.5 Probability
If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 121-118 win for the Mavericks. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.
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Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Mavs Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory
Dallas Mavericks have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 73% probability due to their -270 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Chicago Bulls are least likely to win at +220.
There is a spread of 7 and total points has a line of 245.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 245.5 can find odds of -110 available.
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Mavs Record Shows Nine Losses From Last Ten Home Games
The Mavs have a 1-9 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 115.50 points per contest and giving up 129.20.
The Bulls own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 120.00 points on offense and surrendering 126.90 on defense.
The previous meeting at American Airlines Center saw the Mavs defeat the Bulls 119-99. In their previous 8 head-to-head matchups at American Airlines Center, the Mavs have tallied five wins, compared to the Bulls with three.
Dallas Mavericks Home Stats
1-9
244.70
115.50
129.20
6
4
Chicago Bulls Away Stats
3-7
246.90
120.00
126.90
4
6
W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O245.5 = Games Over 245.5 Points
U245.5 = Games Under 245.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Chicago Bulls Stats
Dallas Mavericks Stats
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games
+6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
+6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
-6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
-6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 244.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 246.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 245.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 245.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.10 pts and allowed 127.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 120.00 pts and allowed 126.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 240.20 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 244.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 245.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 245.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 125.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.50 pts and allowed 129.20 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (30%)
Free Throws Made: 20.40 (75.84%)
Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 35.00
Assists: 26.50
Blocks: 5.00
Steals: 7.80
Turnovers : 16.00
Personal Fouls: 20.50
Last 10 Games on the Road
2-Pointers Made: 31.00 (58%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 19.00 (78.84%)
Rebounds: Total 47.5, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 36.30
Assists: 28.30
Blocks: 5.50
Steals: 7.00
Turnovers : 14.20
Personal Fouls: 20.30
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 29.30 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 22.20 (78.72%)
Rebounds: Total 41.9, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 31.10
Assists: 25.40
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 8.60
Turnovers : 11.40
Personal Fouls: 19.90
Last 10 Home Games
2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 21.30 (74.48%)
Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 31.70
Assists: 25.50
Blocks: 3.90
Steals: 7.00
Turnovers : 15.50
Personal Fouls: 17.20
Starting Lineups
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Expert Analysis by Kyrone Jones
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