| MATCHUP | Dallas Mavericks | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-25 | 18-20 |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN+ | |
The Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls meet Saturday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Kings, lost to the Jazz, and they play the Nets next. The Mavs have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 113.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 117 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 20.4 points and 2.8 assists, while Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.9 points and 6.4 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Naji Marshall is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pistons and Celtics, and they play the Rockets next. The Bulls have won 8 of their last 14 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 121.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 19.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.2 points and 4.7 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games against the Mavericks following a road loss.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage against the Mavericks.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Bulls have lost eight of their last 10 games as favorites.
- The Mavericks have won each of their last two games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in 14 of their last 16 games as favorites.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mavericks’ last five games against the Bulls following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the Bulls’ last 12 home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Matas Buzelis ranks 13th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.4) this season.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Daniel Gafford ranks 7th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Naji Marshall is one of only 12 players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (93.8).
- The Bulls are one of only three teams to record multiple wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points through Q3 this season.
- The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.4).
- The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for three-point percentage this season (33.7%).
Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, and Josh Giddey. Kevin Huerter and Jalen Smith are questionable.
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, Brandon Williams, Dereck Lively II, Anthony Davis, and Dante Exum.
Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Bulls are having a rough week and this team is frustrating because the wins and struggles come in waves. Which Bulls team is going to show up night to night? With that said, the Mavs are seriously banged up, and they’re 3-7 SU and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The Mavs are 4-13 SU on the road. This is a spot where the Bulls should get back on track, beating the Mavs for the first time since April 2023. The Mavericks have too many injuries to think they can go on the road and win. I’ll lay the number with the Bulls.