Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction and Betting Tips for 2024 Emirates NBA Cup | Nov. 15
The Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup is one of the 12 Emirates NBA Cup 2024 games scheduled for Friday. Chicago is sixth in the East with a 5-7 record, while Cleveland has the best record in the league after a 13-0 start to the season. This will be both teams’ first NBA Cup game of the season.
The two teams have faced each other 235 times in the regular season, with the Bulls holding a 133-102 lead. They met four times last season, as Cleveland took the series 3-1. They already faced each other once this season on Monday, when the Cavs won 119-113 behind Donovan Mitchell’s 36 points. Zach LaVine had 26 points for Chicago.
Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers game details and odds
The Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Friday, Nov. 15, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Ohio and Chicago Sports Network. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
Moneyline: Bulls (+400) vs. Cavaliers (-550)
Spread: Bulls (+10.5) vs. Cavaliers (-10.5)
Total (O/U): Bulls -110 (o237.5) vs. Cavaliers -110 (u237.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers preview
The Bulls are coming off of a thrilling 124-123 win against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. LaVine had a great game with 31 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. He got great support from Coby White, Nikola Vucevic and Patrick Williams who scored 22, 19 and 18 points, respectively.
While Chicago has got a few good wins this season, taking down Cleveland might prove to be a too tough task.
The Cavs are undefeated to start the season and look like the best team in the NBA. They have the second-best offensive rating at 120.9 points per game. They are also tied for the second best net rating at 11.0.
Cleveland’s last game was a 114-106 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Mitchell had a near triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, while Darius Garland had 25 points.
Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting props
Zach LaVine’s points total is set at 20.5. He averages 23.4 points per game for the season and should be good for over 20.5 points on Friday as well.
Darius Garland’s point total is set at 19.5. He is having a great season with an average of 20.5 ppg, while shooting 53.4% from the floor. Bet on the over here, as Garland is expected to continue his efficient shooting against the Bulls.
Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction
The Cavs are heavily favored by the oddsmakers to win this game. While the 10.5-point spread looks like a bit too much, Cleveland should be able to cover it behind its great offensive display. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 237.5 points.