Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 11/03/2024, 07:35  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Chicago Bulls will play host to the Dallas Mavericks at the United Center in the NBA on Monday night. The hosts are 31-33 and ninth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 38-28 and eighth in the Western Conference. 

The Dallas Mavericks have experienced some struggles lately, losing five of their last eight games. However, they are now aiming for a third consecutive win following a convincing 142-124 victory over the Pistons on Saturday. Luka Doncic led the team with an impressive triple-double, scoring 39 points while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists. Kyrie Irving also contributed with 21 points and five assists. The Mavericks are currently battling to secure a spot outside of the play-in round in the competitive Western Conference, sitting just one game behind Phoenix for sixth place. Offensively, Dallas ranks sixth in the NBA in scoring, averaging 119 points per game, while Chicago's team defense ranks 13th in points allowed per game, conceding 113.3. However, defensively, the Mavericks struggle, ranking 24th in scoring defense, 20th in field goal defense, and 19th in 3-point defense. Dereck Lively is unavailable for the upcoming game.

The Chicago Bulls have been performing decently, securing victories in four of their last six games overall. However, they will be aiming to rebound in this match after their three-game win streak was halted by the Clippers in a 112-102 road loss on Saturday. DeMar DeRozan led the team with an impressive stat line of 24 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 22 points along with 11 rebounds. The Bulls are returning home following an impressive 3-1 run through the West Coast and are still in the rearview mirror of the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, and Philadelphia 76ers, who are ahead of them in the standings. The Bulls' scoring average of 111.8 points per game falls short by 6.4 points compared to the Mavericks' defensive average of 118.2 points allowed per game. Defensively, the Bulls rank 13th in scoring defense, 11th in field goal defense, and 16th in 3-point defense. Patrick Williams, Zach LaVine, and Lonzo Ball are doubtful for the upcoming game.