Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 28/02/2024, 06:51  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 28/02/2024 at 06:51 in NBA Predictions

The Cleveland Cavaliers will head to the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 27-31 and ninth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 38-19 and second in the Conference standings. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a hot streak, winning 12 of their last 15 games. They will be aiming to continue this run after a thrilling 121-119 home victory over the Mavericks. Donovan Mitchell led the team with an impressive 31 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Max Strus contributed 21 points, including seven 3-pointers. The Cavaliers currently rank 15th in the NBA's scoring charts, averaging 114.6 points per game, while the Bulls rank 11th in points per game allowed, at 113. On defense, Chicago concedes 113.1 points per game, ranking 11th in the league this season. Interestingly, their defensive performance has been better on the road, where they allow 107.5 points per game, compared to 111.0 points per game at home. Tristan Thompson is suspended, and Ty Jerome's availability is uncertain for the upcoming match.

The Chicago Bulls have been in a challenging period, losing three of their last four games, including a 105-95 home defeat to the Pistons. DeMar DeRozan led the team with 25 points and four assists on nine of 16 shooting, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds. Chicago's squad is currently ranked 25th in the NBA's scoring charts, averaging 111.6 points per game, while Cleveland's team ranks second in points allowed per game at 109.3. Chicago averages 111.6 points per game, both at home and away. Defensively, they concede 113.0 points per outing, ranking tenth in the NBA. Zach LaVine, Lonzo Ball, and Torrey Craig's availability for the upcoming match is uncertain.