Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Best Bets – Tuesday, March 4, 2025

The East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers (50-10) will take on the Chicago Bulls (24-37) for the third time this season, with action taking place on Tuesday, March 4 at 8:00 PM ET at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Cavs are favored by MyBookie, which shows they have a point spread at -11.5 (+120).

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cavs have gone 10-0 over their last handful of games. Their most recent success as a 133-129 overtime thriller against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Cleveland was actually down at the half but was able to comeback and forced overtime. The Cavs had a tough deficit, but quickly managed to add onto their totals in the second half. De’Andre Hunter led with 32 points and shot 53.3 percent from long range shots.

Cleveland is averaging 123.1 points per battle, which puts them at second in the league. Their defense is allowing opponents to average 111.6 points each game, putting their efforts at 11th in the league. This separation between the two avers is ideal.

The Cavs have the best offensive efficiency in the league per 100 possessions. Their defense comes in at seventh at the same rate. This puts them at second overall for their efforts on both ends of the floor.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Bulls are back on the losing side after a 127-112 defeat against the Indiana Pacers. In their last five games, they have gone 2-3 which means they need to find a way to get back on track.

Coby White led with 26 points, while Josh Giddey stood out with 18 points, seven assists, and nine rebounds. In total, six players from that roster scored in double digits. They will need this type of positive momentum to push through.

Chicago is 10th in the league when it comes to getting 116.5 points per game. On defense they rank 29th in allowing their opponents to get 120.4 points each matchup. This shows a negative correlation between the two averages.

The Bulls are 19th in their efficiency per 100 possessions on offense. Defensively, they rank 26th per 100 possessions. This output ranks 22nd, which puts them at the lower end of teams in the league.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has the best Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls betting odds ready for you. Current odds show the Cavs as 11.5-point favorites. According to market predictions, the Cavs have an 87.8 percent chance of winning.

The Cavs have won in both meetings over the Bulls this season. For this battle, it will likely be the same since the Cavs are dominating this season while the Bulls are aiming to keep within reach. Look for the Cavs to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -11.5 (+120)