Dallas Mavericks (21-18) vs Chicago Bulls (26-10)
Game Info: Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 7:30 pm (American Airlines Center)
Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks +1 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks meet Sunday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. The Chicago Bulls look to build on their nine-game winning streak. The Dallas Mavericks look to build on their five-game winning streak.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 111.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 107.4 points on 45.6 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 26.5 points and 4.6 assists, while Zach LaVine is averaging 26.4 points and 4.9 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Lonzo Ball is dishing 5.1 assists. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 105.6 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 103.4 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 25 points and 8.8 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 20.6 points and 8 rebounds. Jalen Brunson is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
The Bulls are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 Sunday games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The over is 7-3 in Bulls last 10 overall. The under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 overall. The Bulls are 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Dallas and 4-0-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The Chicago Bulls are the hottest team in the league right now and not a team I'm looking to step in front of, especially when the line is this cheap. The Dallas Mavericks have roster inconsistency, as their key rotation players seem to miss every other game. The Mavs are a team you have to bet at the last second to make sure what their rotation looks like. The Bulls are easily the more trustworthy team here. Give me the Bulls.
Randy’s Pick Chicago Bulls -1
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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