Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls Pick – Odds and Against The Spread Predictions

The Cleveland Cavaliers (1-10) will square off with the Chicago Bulls (3-9) at the United Center in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM and will be televised on both WGN and FSN. Prior to the departure of King James, the Cavaliers have won the previous four clashes between these two Central Division rivals. The two teams met last in March where the Cavs defeated the Bulls 114-109 allowing Chi-town to cover as a seven-point underdog. Overall, Chicago is 3-1 ATS in the last four contests between both participants.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls Overview

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers enter into this fixture continuing their losing streak as they have now lost in their previous four contests after winning their sole victory this year at home against the Atlanta Hawks. Most recently, the Cavs were defeated 95-86 in The Q when they hosted Oklahoma City in Cleveland on Wednesday.

Chicago Bulls

The Bulls return home to Chicago with a loss in their most recent outing down in the Big Easy. On Wednesday, the Bulls were defeated 107-98 at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite the defeat, the Bulls achieved their fourth successful cover as an 11-point underdog.

Reasons To Back Cleveland

Though Cleveland’s campaign has gotten off to a disastrous start, the good news is this is a contest where they get off the skid as this is one of the more winnable games they will get season-to-date as Chicago is also in rebuilding mode. In addition, many Cleveland starters hold an emotional edge here as they will approach this contest with heightened confidence. For those taking the points, this is the first time this season that Chicago is priced as a favorite and given the quality of this outfit overall that seems like a dubious proposition in itself.

Reasons To Avoid Chicago

The Bulls have been a cash cow as of late which also means that they have been grossly undervalued. With each cover they attain, they are more prone to become overvalued as a response from the market. Situationally, this seems like one of those spots as we have a 16.5-point swing take shape from the Bulls’ last outing to this fixture. Also, the Cavaliers have a huge advantage in one department: rebounding. In what could be a game of possessions, Cleveland is one of the best in the league in giving away rebounds surrendering just 41.8 boards per game (6th in the league). Chicago ranks 27th in this category giving up 49 rebounds per game. This makes the prospect of a cover as chalk even harder to come by.