| MATCHUP | Cleveland Cavaliers | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-12 | 10-15 |
| Spread | -5.5 -108 | +5.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -205 | +170 |
| Total | Over 241.5 (-112) | Under 241.5 (-108) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls duke it out at the United Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in a slump as they’ve lost six of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting humbled by the lowly Hornets in a 119-111 overtime loss on Sunday. Darius Garland led the team with 26 points and nine assists on eight of 19 shooting, Donovan Mitchell added 17 points with seven assists while Jaylon Tyson chipped in with 16 points and 13 rebounds off the bench.
As a team, the Cavaliers shot just 40 percent from the field and 12 of 38 from the 3-point line as they worked so hard to overcome an early 17-point deficit to tie the game at the end of regulation. But all their hard work went down the drain in overtime where they were held scoreless in a shocking performance to allow the Hornets to slip away in the end. Donovan Mitchell had a rough shooting night as he shot just six of 24 from the field and one of 11 from the 3-point line while De’Andre Hunter shot just one of seven from the field for his four points.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been ice-cold lately as they’ve lost eight of their last nine games overall and they will be looking for a better effort after falling short against the slumping Pelicans in a 114-104 loss on Sunday. Coby White led the team with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists on eight of 18 shooting, Kevin Huerter added 16 points off the bench while Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
As a team, the Bulls shot just 41 percent from the field and 13 of 49 from the 3-point line as they went on a run in the third quarter to erase a 12-point deficit. However, they let themselves down in the fourth quarter where the Pelicans used a 14-4 run to pull away. Josh Giddey had a quiet game of just 11 points in 24 minutes, while Isaac Okoro shot just two of 10 from the field for his five points.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last five games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their five previous night games at United Center after coming off overtime.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 15 of the Bulls’ last 17 games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 road games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last nine Wednesday night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last six games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at United Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last five games at United Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last five road games against the Bulls following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Matas Buzelis ranks 11th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.4) this season.
- Nikola Vucevic ranks 15th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (9.1) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Dean Wade ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.9) this season.
- Jaylon Tyson ranks 7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.1).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.8).
- The Cavaliers rank 29th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (27.1).
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.2).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Cavaliers have ruled out Max Strus, Sam Merrill, Evan Mobley and Larry Nance Jr, while the Bulls are keeping an eye on Ayo Dosunmu who is questionable for this one. The Cavaliers have been well below their best lately, and they will be so disappointed with how they lost to the Hornets in their last outing. Meanwhile, the Bulls have been able to get some players back from injury over the past few games, but it hasn’t yet translated into wins for them.
They are coming into this one fresh off a bad loss to a struggling Pelicans squad. You couldn’t back either side with too much confidence these days, but the Cavaliers have had plenty of time to mull over their latest defeat, and I think they can bounce back with a win and cover here.