Cleveland Cavaliers (15-12) travel to the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls (10-15).
Chicago are looking to break a poor run of losing form with just two wins in their last ten matches. Their problems have been driven by lack of scoring, averaging just 112 PPG in the last ten (23rd in the league). The Bulls rank 29th for 3pt percentage in the last ten games (32.4%) and this is something the side depends on to get their offence going.
The only team to rank worse in 3pt shooting percentage in the last ten games is Cleveland, who rank worst in the NBA at just 32.2%. Despite poor perimeter scoring, Cleveland still have maintained ability to average just under 117 PPG. Their roster is beginning to recover from it’s injury problems and with Darius Garland back, they will be looking to kick on and gain momentum into the festive period.
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
Ayo Dosunmu – OUT (thumb)
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
Evan Mobley – OUT (calf)
Sam Merril – OUT (hand)
Larry Nance Jr. – OUT (calf)
Key Stats:
Our Selection:
1u: Total Points over 242.5 (-110)
Cleveland rank 2nd in the league for attempted field goals in the last 10 games. I expect this game to be played at a very high tempo and this will lead to lots of open shooting opportunities. Despite both teams ranking worst in 3pt shooting percentage in the last ten games, both have been much stronger and consistent throughout the season. I think this will be a high scoring match and I like the Bulls to cover the spread with home court advantage.