Mavericks vs. Bulls Prediction & Odds
The Bulls went from a 1-point home favorite to 2-point chalk for Saturday night’s matchup with the Mavericks at 8:00 p.m. ET. Given Chicago’s ATS success against Dallas, are the Bulls the wise play tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
529 Dallas Mavericks (+2) at 530 Chicago Bulls (-2); o/u 222.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 10, 2022
United Center, Chicago, IL
Mavericks vs. Bulls Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 58% 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.
Dallas Mavericks DFS Spin
Luka Doncic tallied 22 points (5-of-17 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), 10 rebounds, 12 assists, one block, and four 3-pointers in Tuesday’s 116-115 win over the Nuggets. Doncic didn’t score in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, but the Mavericks managed to win a game in which their star wasn’t the leading scorer for the first time this season. He’s up to six triple-doubles, more than Nikola Jokic (three) and Pascal Siakam (two) combined. Doncic has been a 1st-round player all season long, which isn’t changing any time soon. And if the Mavericks can get big nights from other players, as was the case with Tim Hardaway Jr. Tuesday night, Doncic becomes even more dangerous as an offensive weapon.
Chicago Bulls DFS Spin
Nikola Vucevic had one of his best games of the season in Wednesday’s 115-111 win over the Wizards, accounting for 25 points (10-of-16 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks, and three 3-pointers in 36 minutes. Vucevic’s scoring has decreased each of the last two seasons, and he entered Wednesday averaging just 15.8 points per game. That’s his lowest scoring average since the 2016-17 season (14.6). Given the Bulls’ lack of scoring options beyond DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, they need more production from Vooch. He came through Wednesday night, with the 25 points representing a season-high. Despite the low scoring average, Vucevic still provides top-50 value in 9-cat formats. If he can get the scoring going, a top-25 season would not be far-fetched.
Mavericks vs. Bulls NBA Betting Trends
Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Chicago
Mavericks are 1-4-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings
Mavericks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games
Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games
Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall
Mavericks vs. Bulls NBA Prediction:
The under is 15-7-1 in the last 23 meetings between these two teams and is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings at United Center. The under is also 5-1 in the Mavericks’ last six games versus a team with a losing straight up record, is 3-1-1 in the Bulls’ last five games overall and is 18-7-1 in their last 26 home games.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: MAVERICKS/BULLS UNDER 222.5