Cavaliers vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 17

The Chicago Bulls (10-15) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-12) after dropping four home games in a row. The Cavaliers match up against the Bulls in a game that Cleveland is currently a favorite by 5.5 points. The matchup's over/under is 242.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Cavaliers-Bulls game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Cavaliers vs. Bulls Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: CHSN and FDSOH
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Cavaliers vs. Bulls Prediction

ATS Pick: Bulls (+ 5.5)
O/U Pick: Under (242.5)
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 120 - Bulls 117

Cavaliers vs. Bulls Betting Insights

• The Cavaliers have played 10 games with more than 242.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, this year.
• The Bulls games have gone over 242.5 total points scored in 11 of 25 total matchups this season.
• These two teams average a combined 235.9 points per game, 6.6 fewer points than the over/under of 242.5 set for this matchup.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 238.3 points per game, 4.2 fewer than the point total in this matchup.
• Cleveland has won 14, or 58.3%, of the 24 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Chicago has been chosen as underdogs in 11 games this year and has walked away with the win five times (45.5%) in those games.
• In the last one head-to-head meetings, Cleveland has a 1-0 record against Chicago.
• The Bulls have an advantage against the spread (1-0) when squaring off against the Cavaliers.
• In their past three games the Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread, and they were favored in all of those games.

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers are 3-7 against the spread and 4-6 overall in their past 10 games.
• Cleveland has averaged a total of 235.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 7.4 less than this matchup's total of 242.5.
• The Cavaliers have nine wins against the spread in 27 games this season.
• Cleveland has been favored by 5.5 points or more 18 times this season and are 5-13 ATS in those games.
• Cavaliers games this year have gone over the total in 12 out of 25 opportunities (48%).
• The Cavaliers put up only 3.7 fewer points per game (118.7) than the Bulls give up (122.4).
• When Cleveland puts up more than 122.4 points, it is 5-5 against the spread and 8-2 overall.
• This season, the Cavaliers have a 45.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.1% lower than the 47.7% of shots the Bulls' opponents have knocked down.
• In home games, the Cavaliers own a worse record against the spread (5-11-0) compared to their ATS record in away games (4-7-0).
• At home, Cleveland goes over the over/under 25% of the time (four of 16 games). It hits the over more often in away games, exceeding the total in 72.7% of games (eight of 11).
• In home games, the Cavaliers have won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 9-6 (.600). When playing on the road, they are 5-4 (.556) as a moneyline favorite.

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell averages 30.7 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game.
• Jaylon Tyson puts up 13.1 points, 1.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds per contest.
• De'Andre Hunter posts 15.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Jarrett Allen averages 14.0 points, 7.3 boards and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 56.3% from the floor.
• Lonzo Ball averages 5.6 points, 4.8 assists and 4.6 rebounds.

Cavaliers Player Props

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls have covered the spread twice, and are 2-8 overall, over their past 10 contests.
• Chicago's average total over the last 10 games is 3.1 points fewer than the 242.5 total listed for this matchup.
• The Bulls are 10-14-1 against the spread this year.
• Chicago is 5-1 ATS when underdogs by 5.5 points or more this season.
• Bulls games this season have gone over the total in 13 of 25 opportunities (52%).
• The Bulls average only 1.3 more points per game (117.2) than the Cavaliers give up (115.9).
• Chicago has put together a 7-6-1 ATS record and a 7-7 overall record in games it scores more than 115.9 points.
• The Bulls are shooting 46.8% from the field, 0.6% higher than the 46.2% the Cavaliers' opponents have shot this season.
• The Bulls' winning percentage against the spread at home is .417 (5-6-1). On the road, it is .385 (5-8-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Chicago's games have gone over less frequently at home (five of 12, 41.7%) than away (eight of 13, 61.5%).
• In 2025-26 when moneyline favorites, the Bulls have a better winning percentage at home (.429, 3-4 record) than on the road (.286, 2-5).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Josh Giddey generates 20.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game for the Bulls.
• On a per-game basis, Nikola Vucevic gets the Bulls 15.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Matas Buzelis gets the Bulls 13.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while delivering 0.8 steals and 1.4 blocked shots (ninth in NBA).
• Tre Jones is putting up 12.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest. He is making 50.6% of his shots from the floor.
• Ayo Dosunmu gets the Bulls 15.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest while averaging 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Bulls Player Props

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