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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls: A Tale of Two (Injured) Cities
The Cleveland Cavaliers (-198) are favored to stomp the Chicago Bulls by 5.5 points (-110), and honestly, who could blame the oddsmakers? The Cavs’ +2.7 net rating is like a math teacher’s dream, while Chicago’s -5.3 net rating is the reason we have "red flags." With Evan Mobley sidelined, Cleveland’s defense still ranks in the top 10, and Chicago’s offense (112.1 points per game) is about as exciting as a spreadsheet.
Key Props to Bet on Before the Bulls Get Bored:
1. Donovan Mitchell (-135) to make OVER 3.5 three-pointers: The league’s leader in threes (4.0 per game) is a walking money machine. Chicago ranks 19th in defending threes, and Mitchell’s 5-for-12 performance in their last meeting? That’s just his warm-up act.
2. Nikola Vucevic (-139) to grab OVER 7.5 rebounds: The Bulls’ big man averages 9.1 boards and faces a Cavaliers team missing Mobley. With Cleveland’s rebounding defense ranked 17th, Vucevic might as well bring a net to the game.
Why the Over/Under (242.5) is a Coin Toss:
Cleveland’s offense is efficient, but Chicago’s porous defense (20th in 3-point percentage allowed) could let Mitchell and company go supernova. Still, the Cavs’ top-10 defense might keep this one lower than a flat tire.
Prediction: The Cavaliers win by 8, Mitchell hits 5 threes (because "just 4" isn’t dramatic enough), and Vucevic grabs 9 rebounds while wondering why his team’s losing. Bet the spread, folks—Chicago’s just here for the popcorn.
Bonus Prop: Will the Bulls’ bench score more than 20 points? Probably not. But if they do, send help.
Created: Dec. 18, 2025, 12:23 a.m. GMT