Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls: Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - March 12th, 2022 | NBA Season 2021-22
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls for an exciting 2021-22 NBA season game.
The Cavaliers are coming off a 105-117 loss against the Miami Heat. Darius Garland continued his fine form, bagging 24 points and ten assists, but the Cavs sorely missed his All-Star partner, Jarrett Allen. Opposition center Bam Adebayo led Miami's charge, scoring 30 points, and Allen's presence in the middle could've helped Cleveland in limiting the Miami big-man.
Meanwhile, the Bulls returned to winning ways after a six-game skid in their last match. They beat the Detroit Pistons 114-108, thanks to another solid performance from DeMar DeRozan down the stretch. He scored 16 of his 36 points in that period to help Chicago win the contest and get back in the win column.
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
The Cavaliers have ruled out Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert and Collin Sexton for this game.
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
Ayo Dosunmu and Nicola Vucevic are listed as probable for the game against Cavs, while Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso are listed as questionable. Lonzo Ball and Patrick Williams have been ruled out.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls: Betting Odds & Spreads - March 12th, 2022
The Cavaliers enter this game as the underdogs. They have lost three of their last seven games and will also be without two key starters in Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert. The Bulls haven't been in great form either, but they are coming off a win and also have a homecourt advantage.
Odds sourced from Action Network.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls: Betting Tips
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- The Cavaliers are 17-13-1 against the spread on road games this season.
- Darius Garland has recorded four consecutive double-doubles.
- The Cavs will be without Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert.
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Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Bulls have several key players like Alex Caruso, Zach LaVine, Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vucevic listed as day-to-day.
- DeMar DeRozan is averaging 27.5 points per game across his last four appearances.
- The Bulls' totals have gone UNDER in four of their last five games.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls: Predicted Lineups
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers will likely deploy the same starting five they did in their last game. Darius Garland and Isaac Okoro started as the guards, while Dean Wade, Lauri Markkanen and Evan Mobley manned the frontcourt.
Kevin Love, Rajon Rondo and Lamar Stevens will likely play the most minutes off the bench.
Chicago Bulls
The Bulls' starting lineup will likely feature Ayo Dosunmu and Zach LaVine as the guards and DeMar DeRozan, Javonte Green and Nikola Vucevic as the frontcourt players.
Coby White, Derrick Jones Jr. and Tristan Thompson will likely play the most minutes off the bench.
- The Bulls are 22-10 against the spread at home this season.
- The Cavaliers 18-17 on the road.
- Cleveland has lost three of their last ten games.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls: Predicted Starting 5s
Cleveland Cavaliers
Point Guard - Darius Garland | Shooting Guard - Isaac Okoro | Small Forward - Dean Wade | Power Forward - Lauri Markkanen | Center - Evan Mobley.
Chicago Bulls
Point Guard - Ayo Dosunmu | Shooting Guard - Zach LaVine | Small Forward - DeMar DeRozan | Power Forward - Javonte Green | Center - Nikola Vucevic.