Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 3/29/25, 3:02 AM  by Paul Tamayo | Modified on 3/29/25 at 3:36 AM in NBA Picks

The Dallas Mavericks (36-38) visit the Chicago Bulls (33-40) on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the United Center.

It was back on November 6, 2024 when these two teams first faced each other this season. The Mavericks won that game, 119-99, but things have drastically changed since then. The Mavericks no longer have Luka Doncic, and the Bulls are now playing at their absolute best.

The streaking Bulls have won nine of their last 11 games. During that span, they've increased their offensive rating from 113.7 to 120.6. They also improved their defensive rating from 116.0 to 112.4. 

Bulls young star Coby White has been magnificent in this Bulls run. In the last 11 games, he's averaging 30.2 points on a 38.1% clip from the three-point line. 

Meanwhile, the Mavericks have also won three of their last four games. Anthony Davis has returned from a long injury layoff, although his minutes are still restricted. There's optimism that Davis will play against the Bulls, since the game is not a part of a back-to-back schedule.

Still, the Mavericks will have their hands full against the rampaging Bulls. Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, and Daniel Gafford are all listed as "out" in the team's injury report.