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The Cavaliers and Bulls are set to face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Bulls will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 220 points, and the Bulls are the home favorites against the Cavaliers in a Central division matchup.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +5

This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 23rd.

WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-109 in favor of the Cavaliers.
  • Our projections have Max Strus finishing with Max Strus points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.8% and knocking down 15 threes.

Do the Cavaliers Have What it Takes in Chicago?

Coming into their matchup with the Bulls, the Cavaliers have an overall record of 16-13 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In Eastern Conference matchups, the Cavaliers are 10-7 and have a 6-6 record in non-conference play.

Cleveland comes in with an overall ATS record of 13-14 so far this season. On the road, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 6-5, as opposed to a 7-9 record against the spread when playing at home.

In their recent matchup, the Cavaliers offense ended with 104 points against the Pelicans. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.1% and made 17 threes. In terms of offense, the Cavaliers have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 12th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 21st in percentage and 16th in three-pointers made.

Coming into today's game, the Cavaliers' defense is giving up an average of 112.4 points per contest.

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Cavaliers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.3% while allowing 36.3% from downtown.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Bulls?

With a current record of 13-17, the Bulls are coming into today's game looking to extend their three game winning streak. In their 30 games, the Bulls have gone 8-11 against teams from the Eastern Conference and 5-6 in non-conference games.

Chicago is currently performing above .500 against the spread with an ATS record of 16-14. Chicago has covered the spread in two straight home games and are 9-7 ATS at home compared to 7-7 on the road.

In their latest game, the Bulls offense put up 114 points against the Spurs. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 54.4% and made 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Coby White with 22 points. DeMar DeRozan also added 21 points for the Bulls.

Coming into the game, the Bulls defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 46.7% of their games. Currently, they are 12 in the NBA at 112.5 points per game allowed.

In the terms of takeaways, Bulls are causing 11.5 turnovers per game, ranking 3rd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 18th in rejections, averaging 4.8 blocked shots each game.