Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 8, 2025
Use Code WWWC On Saturday, a pair of Central Division rivals square off on the hardcourt when the Chicago Bulls (6-1, 1st Central) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-3, T-3rd Central). Both teams will be completing a back-to-back, with Chicago playing on the road against Milwaukee on Friday and Cleveland on the road against Washington. Chicago defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 113-111 last time out, following its only loss of the season, to the New York Knicks. Cleveland defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 132-121 in its most recent outing. Cleveland has won each of the last two.
Chicago will play without Coby White and Zach Collins. Cleveland will play without Max Strus, while Lonzo Ball and De’Andre Hunter are questionable. Make sure to read this in-depth Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction. Shoot for success! Check out our free NBA picks for the Chicago Bulls at the Cleveland Cavaliers prediction and win today.
This article was written before these two played on Friday
Bulls vs. Cavs Matchup
Chicago is strong with the ball and above average on defense
The Chicago Bulls are 6th in scoring, averaging 120.6 points per game. The Bulls are 6th in field goal shooting percentage and third and three-point shooting percentage. Chicago's defense is 12th in points allowed at 115.6 points per game. The Bulls are 9th in field goal shooting percentage allowed and 7th in three-point shooting percentage.
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Josh Giddey leads Chicago in scoring, averaging 23.1 points per game, and Nikola Vucevic is second with an average of 19.3 points per game. Chicago has four other players who average double figures in scoring. Chicago is averaging 46.9 rebounds per game, with 10.7 off the offensive glass and 36.1 off the defensive boards. Vucevic is the king of the boards, averaging 12.0 rebounds per game, and Giddey is the dish leader, averaging 9.1 assists per contest. Tre Jones leads the Bulls in steals at 2.3 per game, and Kevin Huerter leads in blocked shots at 1.1 per contest.
Cleveland needs to improve its offense, while the defense is solid
The Cleveland Cavaliers score an average of 116.5 points per game, which is 18th. The Cavaliers are 21st in field goal shooting percentage and 16th in three-point shooting percentage. Cleveland allows an average of 114.8, which is 9th. The Cavaliers' defense is 14th in field goal shooting percentage allowed and 24th in 3-point shooting percentage.
Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland in scoring at 31.9 points per game, and Evan Mobley is second, averaging 19.8 points per game. Cleveland has four other players who average double figures in scoring. Lonzo Ball, who is listed as questionable, is the leader in assists with an average of 5.7 per game. Cleveland averages 40.3 rebounds per game, with 10.5 off the offensive glass, and 29.8 off the defensive boards. The leading rebounder is Mobley with an average of 8.4 rebounds per contest. Mobley is doing a little bit of everything, leading the Cavaliers in steals at 1.9 per game and blocked shots at 1.8 per game.
Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Pick
Spread Pick for Bulls vs. Cavaliers
- Chicago Bulls (4 units)
The Chicago Bulls are off to a strong start at both ends of the court, scoring 120.6 points per game and allowing 115.6 points per game, which are 6th and 12th, respectively. Chicago has the sixth-best field goal shooting percentage and third-best three-point shooting percentage, while Cleveland averages 116.5 points per game but is shooting 21st in field goal shooting percentage and 16th in three-point shooting percentage. Chicago has covered the spread in 6 of its first seven games this season and in five of the last six games against a team from the Eastern Conference. Cleveland is just 2-8 ATS over its last 10 games. Chicago is stretching the floor well with a strong outside game led by Josh Giddey, scoring a team-high 23.1 points per game on 49.6% shooting overall and 41.9% from 3-point territory. This opens up the paint for Nikola Vucevic, who scores an average of 19.3 points per game.
Over/Under Pick for Bulls vs. Cavaliers
- Over (5 units)
The total has finished over in four of Chicago's last five games and in eight of Chicago's last 10 games played on the road. Chicago is scoring an average of over 120 points per game and Cleveland scores an average of more than 115 points per game. Chicago's field goal shooting percentage is 6th and its three-point shooting percentage is 3rd.
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