Bulls vs. Mavericks Prediction & Odds
While the Bulls already know they’ll be in the play-in round of the NBA playoffs, the Mavericks are still attempting to halt their slide in time to secure a postseason spot.
Is Dallas a poor bet as an 8.5-point favorite Friday night at 8:30 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
517 Chicago Bulls (+8.5) at 518 Dallas Mavericks (-8.5); o/u N/A
8:30 p.m. ET, Friday, April 7, 2023
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Bulls vs. Mavericks Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 55% of public bettors are currently backing the Bulls when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Chicago Bulls DFS Spin
DeMar DeRozan struggled on Wednesday and only finished with eight points (3-for-12 FGs), three rebounds, six assists and two steals in a 105-92 loss to the Bucks. For the second straight game, everything blew up in Chicago’s face. After losing to the Hawks at home without Trae Young, they lost in Milwaukee despite Giannis Antetokounmpo being sidelined. DeRozan had one of his worst games of the season, as the Bulls are now locked in to the 10th seed in the East. It remains to be seen if they’ll be playing in Toronto or Atlanta to start the play-in. Zach LaVine also struggled in this game, as he shot 5-for-17 from the floor and finished with a 13/5/7 line. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Coby White also had a solid game off the bench with 14 points, as he has been an important piece for Chicago lately.
Dallas Mavericks DFS Spin
Luka Doncic shot 9-of-19 from the field and 8-of-10 from the foul line in Wednesday’s 123-119 win over Sacramento, accounting for 29 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 39 minutes. Doncic did all of his scoring in the first three quarters of Wednesday’s win, as Kyrie Irving scored 19 in the fourth to lead the way. The win keeps Dallas’ play-in hopes alive, and with Friday’s opponent (Chicago) locked into its seed, Doncic and company could be going up against a team lacking most of its firepower. Tim Hardaway Jr., who refuted his father’s statement that Doncic and Irving aren’t leaders before the game, finished with 24 points, four rebounds, four assists, and five 3-pointers in 37 minutes.
Bulls vs. Mavericks NBA Betting Trends
Over is 5-2-1 in Bulls last 8 overall
Under is 10-4 in Bulls last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record
Under is 3-1-1 in Mavericks last 5 home games
Under is 10-4-1 in Mavericks last 15 overall
Bulls vs. Mavericks NBA Prediction:
The Bulls are 9-4-1 against the spread in their last 14 games in Dallas and are 5-1-1 against the number in their last seven games versus the Mavericks overall. The Mavericks, meanwhile, are just 1-5 against the spread in their last six home games, are 9-23-1 against the number in their last 33 games when facing an opponent with a losing record and have dropped five of their last seven games at the betting window overall.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: CHICAGO BULLS +8.5