Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 4/8/25 NBA Picks

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls have been on a tear as they've won 12 of their last 16 games overall, and they will be gunning for a fourth-straight victory after routing the Hornets in a 131-117 road win on Sunday. Coby White led the team with 37 points and five assists on 12 of 16 shooting, Josh Giddey added 23 points with 10 rebounds and eight assists, while Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 16 points, 11 rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 53 percent from the field and 16 of 36 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early and were always in complete control after exploding for 46 points in the second quarter. 

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in fine form as they've won six of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their three-game win streak halted by the Kings in a 120-113 home defeat on Sunday. Ty Jerome led the team with 20 points on nine of 13 shooting, Donovan Mitchell added 19 points with six rebounds and six assists, and Jarrett Allen chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 52 percent from the field and 10 of 38 from the 3-point line as they got off to a decent start to take the lead going into halftime. Only to get smashed by 35-22 in the third quarter to fall behind by 14 points. The Cavaliers rallied to make it interesting at the end, but they needed more from players like Darius Garland, who shot just four of 13 from the field and one of seven from the 3-point line. The Cavs will face the Pacers following this one.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 16 games at Rocket Arena against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Bulls have lost 16 of their last 17 games against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last five games at Rocket Arena following a home loss.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Bulls have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Rocket Arena against teams that held a losing record.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Cavaliers' last eight games at Rocket Arena.

Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

The Bulls have decided to rest Coby White, and they are still keeping eyes on Nikola Vucevic and Josh Giddey, who are both questionable, while the Cavaliers have already ruled out Donovan Mitchell with a left ankle sprain. The Bulls are playing well enough to pull off the upset in this matchup, but they could possibly be without their three best players in this one. There's a chance that the Cavaliers could also rest a bunch of players at the last moment, but as it stands, I would prefer a play on the Cavaliers to take care of business at home.