Bulls vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 10

The Chicago Bulls (17-20) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when hosting the Dallas Mavericks (14-24) on January 10, 2026 at United Center. Saturday's matchup between the Bulls and the Mavericks features the Bulls as 2.5-point favorites. The over/under is 233.5 points for the game.

Check out everything you need to know about the Bulls-Mavericks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Bulls vs. Mavericks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: CHSN+ and KFAA
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports.

Bulls vs. Mavericks Prediction

ATS Pick: Bulls (- 2.5)
O/U Pick: Over (233.5)
Score Prediction: Bulls 119 - Mavericks 116

Bulls vs. Mavericks Betting Insights

• Bulls games have finished over 233.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 24 times (out of 37) this year.
• A total of 12 Mavericks games this season (out of 38) have had more than 233.5 total points scored.
• The Bulls and the Mavericks combine to average 3.3 fewer points per game than the over/under of 233.5 set for this matchup.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 238.1 points per game, 4.6 more than the over/under in this game.
• Chicago has come away with six wins in the 17 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Dallas has been an underdog in 25 games this season and has come away with the win nine times (36%) in those contests.
• In the last two head-to-head meetings, Dallas has a 2-0 record against Chicago.
• The Mavericks also have a 2-0 edge against the spread when squaring off against the Bulls.
• The Bulls didn't cover the point spread in their past three games, and were the favorites in one of those games.

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in their past 10 games.
• Chicago and its opponents have combined to score an average of 240.9 points in its last 10 games, 7.4 more than the 233.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Bulls have played 37 games, with 17 wins against the spread.
• Chicago has covered the spread twice this season when favored by 2.5 points or more (in 11 chances).
• Bulls games this year have gone over the point total 17 times in 38 opportunities (44.7%).
• The 117.1 points per game the Bulls average are only 0.2 more points than the Mavericks allow (116.9).
• Chicago is 13-4-1 against the spread and 13-5 overall when scoring more than 116.9 points.
• The Bulls make 47.2% of their shots from the field this season, which is 1.2 percentage points higher than the Mavericks have allowed to their opponents (46.0%).
• The Bulls have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered nine times in 19 opportunities when playing at home, and they've covered eight times in 18 opportunities on the road.
• Chicago has eclipsed the over/under less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in seven of 19 home matchups (36.8%). In road games, it has hit the over in 10 of 18 games (55.6%).
• At home, the Bulls have won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 4-6 (.400). When playing on the road, they are 2-5 (.286) as a moneyline favorite.

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Nikola Vucevic averages 16.5 points, 9.3 boards and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 50.1% from the floor and 39.2% from downtown with 1.9 made treys per contest.
• Matas Buzelis posts 14.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest, shooting 48.6% from the floor and 35.7% from beyond the arc with 1.8 made treys per contest.
• Tre Jones averages 11.9 points, 3.0 boards and 5.5 assists per game, shooting 51.2% from the field.
• Ayo Dosunmu puts up 14.3 points, 2.7 boards and 3.4 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Kevin Huerter averages 11.7 points, 3.8 boards and 2.4 assists per game. At the other end he averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks.

Bulls Player Props

Mavericks Recent Trends

• The Mavericks have covered the spread twice, and are 3-7 overall, in their past 10 games.
• Dallas and its opponents have combined to score an average of 233.6 combined points over its last 10 games, 0.1 more than the 233.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Mavericks' 38 games this season, they have 15 wins against the spread.
• Dallas has an ATS record of 13-9 in its 22 games as an underdog of 2.5 points or more this year.
• Mavericks games this year have gone over the point total 18 times in 38 opportunities (47.4%).
• The Mavericks put up an average of 113.1 points per game, 8.1 fewer points than the 121.2 the Bulls give up to opponents.
• When it scores more than 121.2 points, Dallas is 5-3 against the spread and 5-3 overall.
• The Mavericks are shooting 47.0% from the field, 0.4% lower than the 47.4% the Bulls' opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Mavericks have performed better at home (10-9-1) than on the road (5-13-0).
• Dallas' games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (nine times out of 20) than on the road (nine of 18) this year.
• The Mavericks, as moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-4) than on the road (2-4) this year.

Mavericks Recent Stats

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg provides 19.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game for the Mavericks.
• The Mavericks are receiving 13.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from Naji Marshall this year.
• Max Christie is averaging 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He is sinking 48.4% of his shots from the floor and 45.5% from beyond the arc (fifth in NBA), with 2.4 triples per game.
• Klay Thompson gets the Mavericks 11.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while averaging 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Daniel Gafford is averaging 8.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest. He is sinking 63.6% of his shots from the floor.

Mavericks Player Props

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience

National Basketball Association

Chicago Bulls

Dallas Mavericks