Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 14/02/2024, 06:22  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 14/02/2024 at 06:22 in NBA Predictions

The Chicago Bulls will travel to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 26-28 and ninth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 35-17 and second in the Conference standings. 

The Chicago Bulls have been performing well, securing three wins in their last four games. They will be determined to maintain this momentum after a strong 136-126 road victory over the Hawks on Monday. DeMar DeRozan and Ayo Dosunmu led the team with 29 points each, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 24 points along with 11 rebounds. Despite being the 25th-ranked scoring team in the NBA, averaging 111.9 points per game, the Bulls face a formidable challenge against the Cleveland squad, which ranks second in the league defensively, allowing just 109.3 points per game. The Bulls have struggled defensively, allowing at least 120 points in three of their last five games and conceding an average of 113 points, placing them 11th in the league. Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, Lonzo Ball, and Patrick Williams are all listed as doubtful for the upcoming game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on an impressive winning streak, aiming for their 10th consecutive victory before being halted by the shorthanded 76ers in a close 123-121 loss on Monday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with an outstanding 36 points and six assists, while Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland each contributed 21 points. The Cavaliers rank 15th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 115 points per game, while the Bulls boast the 11th-best defense, conceding an average of 113 points per game. However, Cleveland's strength lies in their defensive performances, as they have allowed 110 or fewer points in four of their last five games and are holding opponents to just 109.3 points per game, which is the second-best record in the league. Ty Jerome and Dean Wade are doubtful for the upcoming game, while Tristan Thompson is suspended.