Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Preview, Odds, Prediction and Picks for Saturday, November 8, 2025
Central Division rivals clash on the court Saturday, and it’s in your best interest to check out our Bulls vs. Cavaliers prediction before the ball goes up on this one. Chicago (6-1 SU, 5-1-1 ATS) had a meeting with the Bucks on Friday night, but before that, they eked out a win at home against Philadelphia on Tuesday, 113-111, as -2 favorites. Cleveland (5-3 SU, 2-6 ATS) also has a Friday night tilt to contend with at Washington, but earlier in the wee,k they picked off a 132-121 win at home against the Sixers as -12 favorites.
(This was published prior to the conclusion of Friday night's games.)
Bulls vs. Cavs Matchup
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Bulls bounce back
After tasting their first loss of the season, the Bulls bounced right back and proved they could pull out a close one, winning by just a bucket on Tuesday. They outscored the Sixers, 29-16, in the final quarter of play after trailing by 19 points.
The 113 points scored against Philly were the second-lowest output of the season for the Bulls, who are averaging 120.4 points per game, seventh best in the NBA. The team is shooting 49.6% from the field with 14 threes and 18.7 free throws per game. They cough up 14.7 turnovers a night, leading to a 2.01 assist-to-turnover ratio, which ranks sixth in the league. Josh Giddey is nearly averaging a triple-double as he leads the team with 23.1 points and 9.1 assists per game. He is shooting 49.6% from the field and getting to the line 6.3 times per game. In his last three games, Giddey shot 54.2% and averaged 28 points per game.
The Chicago defense ranks 12th in the league, allowing 115.6 points per game. Opponents are shooting 46.1% and hitting 11 threes a game against the Bulls. On the glass, Chicago is grabbing 46.9 rebounds per game and has a +5.1-rebound differential. They’ve been able to force 12.1 turnovers from teams while averaging 8 steals and 4.9 blocks per game. Nikola Vucevic is sixth in the league with 12 rebounds per game to go with 19.3 points. Giddey is tied for ninth with 10 rebounds per game. Tre Jones is tied for fifth with 2.3 steals per game.
Team notes
- Giddey is second in the league with two triple-doubles.
- The bench ranks fourth in the league with 44.1 points per game.
- The team averages 32.3 points in the third quarter, the best mark in the league.
- Qyo Dosunmu, averaging 16.2 points per game off the bench, missed the last two games with a quad injury and is questionable for this game.
Cavaliers going streaking
On the heels of a two-game losing streak, the Cavaliers have won two in a row heading into the weekend to cap a three-game homestand. They came out swinging against the Sixers, scoring 41 points in the first quarter and another 37 in the third.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Patty Reyes | +975.00 |
| 2 |  Pro Sports Picks | +808.00 |
| 3 |  Rob Vinciletti | +800.00 |
| 4 |  Jackie Mack | +728.00 |
| 5 |  Kevin V. | +655.00 |
The 132 points scored on Wednesday were the highest offensive output of the season for the club. They are averaging 116.4 points per game, 19th in the league, and they are shooting 45.6% from the field. The Cavs knock down 16.1 threes a night, the fourth-best average in the league. In possession, they lose on average 15.5 turnovers, and their 1.70 assist-to-turnover ratio ranks 17th. Donovan Mitchell has led the team in scoring six times this season, including a season-high 45 against Philly. The guard leads the team and ranks fourth in the league with 31.9 points per game on 57.6% shooting. Lonzo Ball is leading the club with 5.7 assists per game.
Defensively, Cleveland is giving up 114.8 points a night, the ninth-best average against in the league. Teams are hitting 13.6 threes and shooting 46.8% from the field versus the Cavs. The 40.3 rebounds per game average is the fourth lowest in the NBA and has led to a -4.8-rebound differential. Cleveland is averaging 10 steals and 5 blocks per game while forcing 17.4 turnovers per game from foes. Evan Mobley leads the Cavs with 8.4 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game. Jarrett Allen is adding 7.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals a night.
Team notes
- Mitchell averaged 6.3 threes a night over his last three games.
- The Cavs are getting just 24.3 points per game from their bench, the second-worst average in the league.
- They average 31.9 points in the first quarter, seventh best in the league.
Key Injuries and Analysis:
Chicago Bulls:
- G Coby White (calf) is expected to return next week.
Cleveland Cavs:
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) missed Friday night's game and is questionable for Saturday's game.
- G Max Strus (foot) is out until December.
- F Dean Wade (eye) is out.
Bulls vs. Cavaliers Picks
Spread Pick for Bulls vs. Cavaliers
- Bulls to cover (4 units)
Last season, the Cavs swept the series between the two, going 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS. This Bulls team is a different beast, as are the Cavs, who, after their outstanding run last season, have come back down to earth a bit. The absence of Dosunmu has been much larger than anticipated for Chicago, which averaged just 114.5 points per game without him. However, they were able to pull one out without him earlier in the week and should have resilience in coming back in that game. They need someone to step up and take more shots, but Giddey and Vucevic as a base is proving to be a perfect formula for the group. Cleveland has been solid this season, but teams have started to figure them out. Chicago can bang with their bigger guys and should be able to control the paint to gain the advantage in this game.
Take the Bulls.
Over/Under Pick for Bulls vs. Cavaliers
- Over (4 units)
In four games last season, these two teams averaged a combined 251.5 points per game. This matchup features two teams that are about in the middle third of the league in terms of scoring. Both are shooting over 45% from the field, and both average at least 14 threes a night. So, they can light things up in a hurry. On top of that, the Bulls rank 10th in pace with an average of 102.6 possessions per 48 minutes, per DunksandThrees.com, and the Cavs check in at 11, averaging 102.5 possessions per 48 minutes. This should be a quicker-paced affair. The main pieces have younger legs on them and the ability to last while scoring big. The over is 4-1 in the last five games between the two.
Take the over.
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