CHICAGO BULLS VS. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — March 4, 2025

CHICAGO BULLS VS. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — March 4, 2025 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA coverage here at Godzilla Wins. One of the games on tap from today’s slate features the Chicago Bulls (24-37 SU, 28-32-1 ATS) hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers (50-10 SU, 39-20-1 ATS).

Here is a look at which squad has the edge going into this matchup and why.

Tipoff

When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 @ 8:00 PM ET

Where: United Center, Chicago, IL

TV: CHSN and FDSOH

Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

Odds courtesy of DraftKings

Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers — Preview & Betting Trends

Bulls Aim To Notch First Victory Of The Season Against Cleveland

After snapping a six-game losing streak, the Bulls have split their last four outings. This includes a 127-112 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Coby White spearheaded the offense, scoring a team-high 26 points and seven rebounds.

Matas Buzelis added 18 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Zach Collins chipped in with 16 points and five rebounds for a Bulls team that shot 50 percent from the field.

Chicago was competitive, trailing by just three points heading into the final frame. However, the Pacers pulled away, outscoring the Bulls by a 32-20 margin in the game’s final 12 minutes.

The Bulls are 0-2 against Cleveland this season, but they hope to change that when these teams clash at the United Center tonight.

Cavaliers Looks To Remain Dominant Against Division Rival

On the other side of this matchup, the Cavaliers have posted 10 straight wins following a seven-point loss to the Boston Celtics on Feb. 4.

In the team’s recent outing, Cleveland defeated the Portland Trail Blazers by a 133-129 margin. This victory was headlined by a superb effort from De’Andre Hunter, who scored 32 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

Evan Mobley added 20 points and rebounds. Ty Jerome contributed 25 points and four rebounds off the bench.

Cleveland’s win streak appeared to be in jeopardy, as Portland held a 10-point advantage heading into the final frame. However, the Cavaliers responded with a 40-30 edge in the fourth quarter before winning the game in overtime.

In addition to their 10-game winning streak, the Cavaliers are 9-1 against Chicago in the previous 10 matchups between these franchises, and there’s no reason to believe that tonight’s matchup will be any different.

Now that we have set the stage for this Eastern Conference showdown, let’s examine the betting trends for both teams.

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Spread Analysis

Given that the Bulls are 13 games below .500, it is unsurprising that they enter this contest as a 12.5-point underdog (per OddsShark.com). Here is a look at how both teams have fared against the spread this season.

• The Bulls have covered the spread five times in their last six games.
• However, Chicago is 0-5 ATS in their previous five matchups against Central Division opponents.
• Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are 6-1-1 ATS in their past eight outings.
• In its last 13 games against Central Division teams, Cleveland is 9-4 against the spread.

Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers (-12.5)

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Over/Under Prediction

The projected scoring total for this matchup is 246 points (via OddsShark.com). Let’s see why going with the “under” is the intelligent choice.

• The total has gone UNDER four times in the Bulls’ last five games they have played in March.
• The UNDER total is 5-2 in the Cavaliers’ previous seven matchups against Chicago.
• The Bulls and Cavaliers average a combined 239.6 points per game, which is 6.4 fewer points than the total for this game.
• These teams’ opponents average 232 points per contest, 14 points less than the game’s over/under total.

Prediction: UNDER 246 points

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Player Prop Bet

On the heels of his 26-point outing against Indiana, Coby White is the key player to watch for the home team. He currently has -115 odds of scoring more than 21.5 points and -115 odds of finishing with less than 21.5 points (via Bet365.com).

Here is a look at how his numbers stack up against the projected points total for this matchup.

• During the season, White is averaging 18.3 points per game.
• In the two regular-season matchups between these teams, he has averaged 24.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per outing on 46.4 percent shooting overall and 50 percent from beyond the arc.
• White has suited up in 28 home games this season. In those contests, he averages 17.8 points per outing.
• Across his last five outings, White has put up 20.8 points per game, exceeding the points total for this matchup twice during that stretch.

Prediction: Coby White OVER 21.5 points