Cleveland Cavaliers (62-16) vs Chicago Bulls (36-42)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Rocket Arena)
Betting Odds: Cleveland Cavaliers -11 -- Over/Under: 238.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN OH
The Cleveland Cavaliers (62-16) will host the Chicago Bulls (36-42) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers, currently leading the Eastern Conference, are looking to secure the top seed heading into the playoffs, while the Bulls, riding a three-game winning streak, aim to solidify their position in the Play-In Tournament as the ninth seed. This will be the final meeting between the two teams this season, with Cleveland having won all three previous matchups in dominant fashion.
Cleveland will be without star guard Donovan Mitchell, who is sidelined with a left ankle sprain, placing more responsibility on Darius Garland and Evan Mobley to lead the charge. Meanwhile, the Bulls are dealing with several injuries of their own. Josh Giddey is questionable with a forearm issue, and both Lonzo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu remain out due to long-term injuries.
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Jarrett Allen Over 12.5 Points
Jarrett Allen is averaging 13.8 points per game, ranking him 77th in the league. Notably, Allen leads the NBA with a field goal percentage of 71.2%, underscoring his efficiency in scoring opportunities. Beyond scoring, he contributes 9.8 rebounds per game, placing him 12th among rebounders, and adds 1.9 assists per game. His consistent performance has been instrumental in the Cavaliers' success this season. You have to pick your spots with Allen, but this is a good spot for him to contribute to the scoreboard. We’ve seen him score 14+ points in 6 of his last 8 games. This Bulls team has been known to give up a lot of points in the paint this season. Allen should thrive in this matchup, especially with Mitchell out of the lineup.
Darius Garland Over 3.5 Rebounds
Darius Garland is averaging 2.9 rebounds per game. In addition to his rebounding, Garland contributes significantly with 20.6 points and 6.7 assists per game. We’ve seen Garland secure 4+ rebounds in 6 of his last 9 games. He has a good matchup in this one going against the Bulls, who are giving up 54.6 rebounds per game to opposing teams, which is the 2nd most in the league. We can also get + money with this 3.5 line, which is great value.
Josh Giddey Over 18.5 Points
Josh Giddey is averaging 14.4 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Giddey contributes 8.0 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 46.2%. Notably, he achieved a season-high 29 points on March 10, 2025. His consistent performance has been instrumental in the Bulls' competitiveness this season. Since the Bulls got rid of Lavine, Giddey has been the guy to step up and do a lot for this Chicago team. With there being questions if Coby White is going to play in this game, expect Giddey to be this team's leading scorer. If the Bulls want to keep up in this game, Giddey will have to step up.
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