Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/24

At 7:00 ET, the Chicago Bulls (+145) will travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers (-175). The Cavs are currently favored by 4 points, and the over/under line is set at 220.

Cleveland is on a four-game winning streak and currently sits at 22-15, good for 4th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Bulls are 19-22 and 9th in the East.

CHICAGO BULLS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Bulls +4

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 15th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-109 in favor of the Cavaliers.
• Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 13 threes.

Will the Bulls Find a Way to Win in Cleveland?

Today, the Bulls will look to extend their road winning streak to three games. So far this season, they are 6-12 on the road and have an average scoring differential of -6.3 points per game.

As the underdog, the Bulls are 8-15 straight-up and 12-11 against the spread. They have been the underdog in 23 of their 41 games this season and are 8-15 ATS as the underdog.

In their last three games as the underdog, the Bulls have failed to cover the spread. Overall, they are 20-20 ATS this season, including a 7-10 ATS record on the road.

Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 21-19-1, and the over has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 223.1 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 220.

The Bulls are coming off a 122-116 win over the Spurs. In that game, they were favored by 6.5 points. The combined scoring total of 238 points easily surpassed the O/U line of 229.

In the Eastern Conference standings, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 19-22. Within the Central Division, they are in 4th place. Against other teams in the East, the Bulls are 12-15 compared to 7-7 in non-conference games.

Heading into their game against the Cavaliers, the Bulls are averaging 110.6 points per game this season, which ranks 27th in the NBA. When playing on the road, Chicago is scoring 110.1 points per game.

So far, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 34.1% of their games. Overall, they are 26th in field goal percentage at 45%.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Chicago is 23rd in made threes per game (11.9) and 18th in three-point shooting percentage (36%). They are also 26th in free throw attempts per game.

At present, the Bulls’ defense is ranked 12th, allowing 112.5 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Bulls are causing 11.7 turnovers per game, ranking 3rd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 19th in rejections, averaging 4.9 blocked shots each game.

Can the Cavaliers Secure a Win at Home?

As the Cavaliers look to extend their win streak to five games, they are favored by 4 points over the Bulls. This season, the Cavaliers have been the favorite in 22 of their 37 games.

Cleveland’s ATS record at home is 10-11, and they have covered the spread in their last four home games. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 2.6 points per game at home.

In their last game, the Cavaliers defeated the Nets by a score of 111-102. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and the Cavaliers were favored by 3.5 points.

This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 18-18-1. In games with higher over/under lines than 220, their games have averaged 224.7 points. On average, their games have finished with 224.5 points.

Currently, the Cavaliers are 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-15. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 14-9 compared to 8-6 against the West.

When playing at home, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.1 points per game, which is 22nd in the league. Overall, they are 20th in scoring at 113.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Cleveland is 22nd in the NBA.

So far this season, the Cavaliers have made 47% of their shots, which is 15th in the league. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 35% (25th). In terms of three-point attempts, Cleveland is 12th in the NBA.

When it comes to two-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 9th in the league at 55%. In terms of free throws, they are 25th in both attempts and makes. In terms of assists, Cleveland is 13th in the NBA.

In the current season, the Cavaliers defense has excelled, sitting 4th in the NBA by allowing 111.3 points per game. For the season, Cleveland is ranked 17th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 23.7 free-throws per game vs. the Cavaliers and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.2%.