Cavaliers Vs Bulls: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 31, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 31, 2022

The Cleveland Cavaliers (22-14) aim to stop a three-game losing skid when visiting the Chicago Bulls (16-19) on December 31, 2022 at United Center.

The betting trends in this article use the latest odds as of December 31, 2022 at 7:01 PM ET. See below for a table with the latest odds for this outing and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Cavaliers Vs Bulls Betting Odds

Injury Report as of December 31

Cavaliers: Evan Mobley: Questionable (Ankle), Darius Garland: Questionable (Thumb), Cedi Osman: Questionable (Back), Robin Lopez: Probable (Illness), Dylan Windler: Out (Ankle), Dean Wade: Out (Shoulder), Ricky Rubio: Out (Knee)

Bulls: Patrick Williams: Probable (Neck), Coby White: Probable (Knee), Javonte Green: Probable (Right Knee), Alex Caruso: Probable (Concussion), Derrick Jones: Out (Ankle), Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Bulls (+1.5)
Total Pick Under (224)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Cavaliers Vs Bulls Stat Rankings

Cavaliers Avg. (Rank) Bulls Avg. (Rank)
111.5 (23rd) Points Scored 114.1 (16th)
106.3 (1st) Points Allowed 115.1 (18th)
42.5 (20th) Rebounds 42.2 (23rd)
9.6 (19th) Off. Rebounds 8.7 (26th)
11.5 (19th) 3pt Made 10.7 (25th)
23.6 (23rd) Assists 24.8 (16th)
13.5 (9th) Turnovers 13.5 (9th)

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Cavaliers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Donovan Mitchell 32 28.4 3.8 4.5 1.4 0.3 3.9
Darius Garland 30 21.4 2.6 7.8 1.3 0.2 2.5
Evan Mobley 36 14.6 8.9 2.8 0.8 1.3 0.3
Jarrett Allen 29 14.0 10.2 1.4 0.8 1.2 0.0
Caris LeVert 32 11.8 4.1 3.7 0.8 0.2 1.4

Bulls Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
DeMar DeRozan 35 26.3 5.2 5.0 0.9 0.4 0.4
Zach LaVine 31 22.9 4.3 4.3 1.1 0.0 2.9
Nikola Vucevic 35 16.7 10.3 3.0 0.6 0.9 1.7
Patrick Williams 35 9.5 4.1 1.3 0.6 1.0 1.3
Ayo Dosunmu 33 9.4 3.2 2.7 0.7 0.4 0.9

Betting Trends

  • The Cavaliers are 18-16-2 against the spread this year.
  • Cleveland is 15-10-2 as 1.5-point favorites or more.
  • The Cavaliers have seen 17 of their 36 games hit the over.
  • Cleveland and its opponent have broken the 224-point mark 13 times this season.
  • The over/under in this game is 224 points, 6.2 higher than the average total in Cavaliers games this season.
  • The Bulls have 17 wins in 35 games against the spread this year.
  • Chicago has an ATS record of 11-10 as a 1.5-point underdog or more.
  • There have been 17 Bulls games (out of 35) that went over the total this year.
  • Chicago’s games have finished with over 224 points scored 22 times this year.
  • The average total for Bulls games is 229.2 points, 5.2 more than this game’s over/under.
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