Cavaliers vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 19

The Cleveland Cavaliers (15-13) are home in Central Division action versus the Chicago Bulls (11-15) on December 19, 2025. It's the third matchup between these teams this year. Cleveland is a solid 7-point favorite against Chicago when the Cavaliers face off with the Bulls on Friday. The over/under is 240.5 points for the matchup.

Take a look at everything you need 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: Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
• TV: CHSN and FDSOH
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Cavaliers vs. Bulls Prediction

ATS Pick: Cavaliers (- 7)
O/U Pick: Under (240.5)
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 122 - Bulls 115

Cavaliers vs. Bulls Betting Insights

• Cavaliers games have gone over 240.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 10 times (out of 28) this season.
• This year, 12 of the Bulls' 26 games have had a combined total of more than 240.5 points scored.
• The Cavaliers and the Bulls combine to average 4.5 fewer points per game than the over/under of 240.5 set for this matchup.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 238.2 points per game, 2.3 fewer than the over/under in this matchup.
• Cleveland has been the favorite in 25 games this season and has come away with the win 14 times (56%) in those contests.
• Chicago has won in six, or 50%, of the 12 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Cleveland and Chicago have each won one of their last two head-to-head matchups.
• The Bulls have a 2-0 edge against the spread when playing the Cavaliers.
• The Cavaliers have not covered in four games in a row against the point spread, and they were the favorites in all of those games.

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• Over their past 10 contests, the Cavaliers have two wins against the spread, and are 3-7 overall.
• Cleveland has averaged a total of 236.3 combined points over its last 10 games, 4.2 less than this matchup's total of 240.5.
• The Cavaliers have played 28 games, with nine wins against the spread.
• Cleveland has been favored by 7 points or more 15 times this season and are 3-12 ATS in those contests.
• Cavaliers games this year have hit the over 12 times in 26 opportunities (46.2%).
• The 118.4 points per game the Cavaliers average are just 3.5 fewer points than the Bulls give up (121.9).
• Cleveland has a 5-5 record against the spread and an 8-2 record overall when putting up more than 121.9 points.
• The Cavaliers are shooting 45.7% from the field this season, 2.0 percentage points lower than the 47.7% the Bulls allow to opponents.
• Against the spread, the Cavaliers have played worse when playing at home, covering five times in 16 home games, and four times in 12 road games.
• When playing at home, Cleveland eclipses the total 25% of the time (four of 16 games). It hits the over more consistently in away games, topping the total in 66.7% of games (eight of 12).
• The Cavaliers have performed better as a moneyline favorite in home games, sporting a home record of 9-6, compared to going 5-5 on the road.

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell averages 30.7 points, 5.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.
• Jaylon Tyson puts up 13.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.7 blocks.
• De'Andre Hunter averages 15.3 points, 4.3 boards and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 42.9% from the floor and 30.5% from downtown with 1.9 made treys per game.
• Jarrett Allen puts up 14.0 points, 7.2 boards and 1.8 assists per contest, shooting 57.5% from the floor.
• Lonzo Ball posts 5.4 points, 4.7 boards and 4.6 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks.

Cavaliers Player Props

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls have gone 2-8 in their past 10 games, with a 3-7 record against the spread during that span.
• Chicago's average total over the last 10 games is 1.4 points fewer than the 240.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• In the Bulls' 26 games this season, they have 11 wins against the spread.
• Chicago is 3-1 ATS when underdogs by 7 points or more this season.
• Bulls games this year have gone over the total in 13 of 26 opportunities (50%).
• The Bulls' 117.6 points per game are just 1.3 more points than the 116.3 the Cavaliers give up to opponents.
• Chicago is 8-4-1 against the spread and 8-5 overall when it scores more than 116.3 points.
• The Bulls are shooting 47.1% from the field, 0.6% higher than the 46.5% the Cavaliers' opponents have shot this season.
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Bulls have a better winning percentage at home (.462, 6-6-1 record) than on the road (.385, 5-8-0).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of Chicago's games have finished above the over/under at home (38.5%, five of 13) compared to away (61.5%, eight of 13).
• The Bulls' winning percentage at home when moneyline favorites is .429 (3-4), and on the road it is .286 (2-5).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Josh Giddey puts up 20.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game for the Bulls.
• Nikola Vucevic is averaging 15.8 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. He's sinking 48.5% of his shots from the field and 38.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 triples per contest.
• Matas Buzelis gives the Bulls 13.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while averaging 0.8 steals and 1.3 blocked shots.
• The Bulls are getting 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game from Tre Jones this season.
• Ayo Dosunmu gives the Bulls 15.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game while posting 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Bulls Player Props

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