Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Basteball Odds

Teams Preview

Chicago Bulls

With a 33-40 record, the Chicago Bulls are currently 5th in the Central division and 9th in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in their recent outing. Patrick Williams and Coby White hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the closing seconds for the Bulls, who trailed by five points with 12.6 seconds remaining. Josh Giddey then made a halfcourt shot at the buzzer for the wildest finish in the NBA this season.

Giddey finished with 25 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. White scored 26 points and Kevin Huerter added 21 as the Bulls won their fourth straight and ninth time in 11 games. White and Huerter each were 5 of 10 on 3-pointers, while Giddey was 4 for 9.

Offensively, the Chicago Bulls have been averaging 117.3 points per game and have shown promise with an average of 46.7% field goals, demonstrating their ability to finish around the rim and their three-point shooting currently hovering at about 36.7%. On average they convert 80.8% from the free throw line.

Defensively, the Bulls average 4.8 blocks and 7.7 steals per game, indicating their potential for creating turnovers and disrupting opposing offenses. With an average of 45.3 rebounds per game, they need to improve their rebounding efforts, particularly on the defensive end, to limit second-chance opportunities and allow opponents to score 119.7 points per game.

Coby White who has scored 23 or more points in each of the past eight games, is expected to lead the team on offense. Coby White is their leading scorer, averaging 20.3 points per game.

Chicago Bulls Player Props Predictions

Dallas Mavericks

With a 36-38 record, the Dallas Mavericks are currently 3rd in the Southwest division and 10th in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 101-92 win over the Orlando Magic in their recent outing. The Mavericks shot 47% from the 3-point range to the Magic’s 16.7% and the Dallas bench scored 57 points to Orlando’s 19. The Mavs moved a half game ahead of Phoenix in the West.

Jaden Hardy scored 22 points and Anthony Davis added 15 points and 7 rebounds in his third game since the trade to help Dallas win for only the fourth time in 14 games. Brandon Williams and Max Christie also came off the Dallas bench and scored 14 and 12 points respectively. While Klay Thompson had 12.

Offensively, the Mavericks have been averaging 115.1 points per game. The team averages 47.8% from the field and 36.7% from the three-point range, reflecting a balanced scoring strategy. Additionally, they average 25.3 assists per game, which showcases their ball movement and their ability to create chances. They shoot an average of 77.7% from the free throw line, which could see some improvement.

Defensively, the Mavericks average 7.9 steals and 5.5 blocks per game, showcasing a focus on forcing 13.2 turnovers and protecting the rim. However, their rebounding could use improvement, as they average 43.8 rebounds per game and commit 18.0 fouls per game, leading to 115.1 points for opponents to score. Naji Marshall who has been averaging 13.5 points this season will be expected to lead the offense for the team. 

Dallas Mavericks Spread Predictions

Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Match Prediction & Analysis

Expect the Bulls to lean on their three-point shooting and pace, trying to exploit the Mavericks potential defensive lapses. While the Mavericks will look to control the pace and rely on Davis’s presence in the paint.

Both teams have met once so far this season. In that matchup, the Mavericks defeated the Bulls 119-99, making the season series 1-0 in favor of Dallas. The Bulls have won four of their past five home games, where they scored 119.6 points and conceded 116.8 points on average. While the Mavericks won two of their past five games, scoring 112.2 points and conceding 117.8 points on average.

Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Over/Under Predictions

Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Player Stats