Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers

With Donovan Mitchell putting together an MVP-caliber campaign and the Cavaliers riding a five-game winning streak heading into this matchup, it's hard to back the visiting Bulls in Tuesday’s showdown. The Windy City squad is in survival mode at 36-42, having dropped four of their last six, and struggling to generate offense without a consistent go-to scorer. Zach LaVine, previously a focal point, was traded to the Sacramento Kings earlier this season and is no longer part of Chicago’s lineup. Meanwhile, Cleveland's core is not only healthy but thriving—Evan Mobley has delivered elite two-way play, and Darius Garland continues his efficient playmaking. Mitchell has consistently lit up the Bulls, including a 39-point eruption earlier this season. With playoff seeding locked at No. 2 and a 62-16 record, Coach Bickerstaff may manage minutes slightly, but Cleveland’s depth still offers a clear edge over a Bulls team that remains inconsistent. The -600 odds on the Cavs don’t provide much value, but the matchup reliability earns this bet a solid B grade. Chicago's +430 line carries high payout potential but limited upside in terms of probability. Odds and availability are subject to change.

Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs are riding high on a five-game win streak as they prepare to host the inconsistent Bulls, who sit at 36-42 and are barely clinging to Play-In hopes with just a few games remaining. Cleveland, locked into the No. 2 seed at 62-16, is surging behind a lockdown defense and the healthy return of Jarrett Allen, who will play a pivotal role in slowing Nikola Vučević in the paint. Zach LaVine is no longer with Chicago after being traded to the Sacramento Kings, while DeMar DeRozan has been carrying a heavy load despite a nagging ankle injury that’s impacted his burst. DeRozan has struggled historically against Cleveland’s length, shooting under 42% in their last four meetings. Despite the relatively high total, the tempo is likely to slow given the time of year, with Cleveland fine-tuning for the playoffs and Chicago facing fatigue in a must-win scenario. With tired legs and limited scoring depth especially on the Bulls' side, the under looks appealing here. Take it with cautious optimism. Odds and availability are subject to change.

The Bulls, now 36-42, are clinging to the edge of the Play-In Tournament picture and looking to stay alive as they head into a critical matchup with the surging Cavaliers. While Chicago has dropped four of their last six, the team continues to compete behind the veteran leadership of DeMar DeRozan and strong bench play from Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White. Zach LaVine is no longer with the Bulls after being traded to Sacramento, so any recent surge on his part doesn’t factor into their current push. Meanwhile, Cleveland sits at 62-16 and is riding a five-game winning streak as they remain locked in as the No. 2 seed in the East. While the Cavaliers may opt to trim minutes for core players like Donovan Mitchell as the postseason nears, their consistency and depth continue to be major strengths. DeRozan has historically found rhythm against Cleveland’s defense when allowed midrange space, and Andre Drummond's rebounding presence has provided occasional boosts. With potential minute management on the Cavs' side and playoff urgency fueling the Bulls, the +12 spread feels a bit wide. Expect Cleveland to control the game but Chicago to keep it competitive. Grade: B — not a lock, but solid value against the spread. Odds and availability are subject to change.