Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Mavericks (-204) will take on the Bulls (+169) in a non-conference matchup. Dallas is favored by 5 points, and the over/under line is set at 233.
This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago. The Bulls (31-33) are 9th in the Eastern Conference, while the Mavericks (36-28) are 8th in the West and have won two straight.
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Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Bulls have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. The three most recent times the Mavericks were favored against the Bulls, they have an average scoring differential of 7 and a 2-1 record vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 129 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Dallas has a record of 36-28 this season and is currently 8th in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 2nd place.
The Mavericks have won two straight games and are favored by 5 points in today’s game. In the Western Conference, they have a record of 21-18 against other teams and are 15-10 in non-conference games.
Against the spread, the Mavericks have covered in their last two games and have an overall ATS record of 34-30. On the road, they are 19-11 ATS compared to 15-19 at home.
This season, the average combined scoring total in Mavericks games is 237.2 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 233, which is slightly lower than their season average of 236.3.
In their most recent game, the Mavericks defeated the Pistons by a score of 142-124. The O/U line for that game was 237.5, and the Mavericks covered the spread (-8.5).
So far this season, the Mavericks have been one of the league’s most potent offenses, averaging 119 points per game (6th). They have been especially strong on the road, where they are averaging 117.8 points per game.
When it comes to their three-point shooting, the Mavericks are one of the league’s most prolific teams. They are making an average of 14.9 threes per game (3rd), and they are 2nd in three-point attempts at 40 per game.
Overall, the Mavericks are 12th in field goal percentage at 48%. In terms of pace, they are 11th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game.
Coming into the game, the Mavericks’ defense is giving up an average of 118.2 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 65.6% of their games. Opponents are hitting 55.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.1% of their three-point attempts.
On the season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 33-30-1, and their games have averaged 225.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 233 is higher than 60 of their previous games.
Chicago’s last game vs. the Clippers finished with a combined score of 214 points, which was below the O/U line of 220.5. The Bulls lost the game by a score of 112-102, going in as 8.5-point underdogs.
In terms of their ATS record, the Bulls are 33-30 this season, including a record of 16-15 at home and 17-15 on the road. As underdogs, they are 20-17 vs. the spread, and they have failed to cover in their last two games as favorites.
Looking at the Eastern Conference standings, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 31-33. Within the Central Division, they are in 4th place. Against other teams in the East, Chicago is 16-22 and 15-11 in non-conference games.
At 111.8 points per game, the Bulls are 25th in the NBA in scoring offense. They have been slightly better on the road (111.9 PPG) compared to at home (111.7 PPG).
Chicago has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 40.6% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Bulls are 26th in the league at 97 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Bulls are 21st in field goal percentage (46%). They are 22nd in two-point shooting (52%) and 20th in three-point shooting (35%).
At this time, the Bulls’ defense is positioned 14th in the NBA, permitting 113.2 points per game. Inside the arc, the Bulls defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.8% and 36.5% from three-point territory.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Mavericks to win this one with a projected score of 118-110.
Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- The Mavericks should also cover at -5
- Our NBA model projects 228 points, and we suggest taking the under
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Ankle – Probable
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
