Bulls vs. Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 4/8/2025

Chicago Bulls (36-42) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (62-16)
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
TV: NBA League Pass

Previous Games:

  • Bulls: Defeated the Hornets 131-117

  • Cavaliers: Lost to the Kings 120-113

Head-to-Head:

Cleveland has won the season series but struggled to cover against Chicago. The Bulls have covered 6 of the last 10 meetings, and with a double-digit spread on the board again tonight, the trends lean toward another cover for the underdog.

Chicago Bulls Breakdown:

The Bulls are heating up at the right time with 7 wins in their last 10 games and are averaging a scorching 126.5 points per game over that span. Coby White has been sensational, averaging 28.6 PPG and shooting 50% from three. The addition of Josh Giddey has added playmaking depth, and Nikola Vucevic remains a steady post presence. Chicago is also 20-19 on the road and has covered large spreads consistently, even in losses.

Key Players:

  • Coby White: 37 points last game, averaging 28.6 PPG

  • Josh Giddey: 23 pts, 10 rebounds, 8 assists vs. Charlotte

  • Nikola Vucevic: 16 points, 11 rebounds

Cleveland Cavaliers Breakdown:

The Cavs have one of the league’s best records and boast the top offensive efficiency rating, but they’ve struggled against the spread—1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games. Donovan Mitchell will be out due to an ankle sprain, leaving the scoring load on Darius Garland and the bench. While they’re still deep, covering a spread this large without their top scorer is a tall order.

Key Players:

  • Ty Jerome: 20 points off the bench last game

  • Darius Garland: 6.0 APG in last 10

  • Jarrett Allen: 17 points, 5 rebounds vs. Sacramento

Betting Trends:

Chicago Bulls:

  • 12-4 ATS in last 16 games

  • Covered 17 of last 20 games at +11.5 or more

  • 7-3 SU in last 10 games

Cleveland Cavaliers:

  • 1-7 ATS in last 8 home games

  • 6-4 SU in last 10

  • 0-6 ATS in last 6 as double-digit favorites

Exact Score Prediction:

Cleveland Cavaliers 118 – Chicago Bulls 111

Our Best Bet:

Chicago Bulls +12.5 (-110)

With the Cavs missing Donovan Mitchell and failing to cover big numbers consistently, this line is too generous. Chicago has been playing inspired basketball with high offensive output and has consistently stayed within this spread range—even in losses. Expect a competitive game, with Cleveland likely winning but not by enough to cover.

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