Dallas Mavericks @ Chicago Bulls - March 29, 2025

Alright, Bulls fans, gather ’round because we’ve got a thrilling matchup on our hands this Saturday at the United Center! The Chicago Bulls are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks, and let me tell you, I can already feel the energy buzzing in the air. With the Bulls favored by -3 points and an over/under of 238.5, it’s shaping up to be a game that could go either way.

Now, let’s break down what we can expect from both teams. The Bulls are riding high with a four-game winning streak and have been absolutely crushing it against the spread lately—10-1 in their last 11 games! They’re averaging about 117.3 points per game with a solid shooting percentage of nearly 47%. Their offensive flow has been impressive, racking up around 28 assists per game. And don’t forget about their free throw shooting; they’re hitting almost 81% from the line!

Defensively, though? Well, they’ve had their ups and downs. They grab about 45 rebounds per game but do tend to commit quite a few fouls—nearly 18 per game—which could be crucial if Dallas gets hot from the charity stripe.

On the other side of things, we have the Mavericks who come into this matchup with a record of 36-38. They recently snagged a win against Orlando but have struggled overall lately with just four wins in their last fourteen games. Offensively, they average around 115 points per game with slightly better shooting percentages than Chicago at nearly 48%. However, they also struggle to share the ball as much as Chicago does—averaging only about 25 assists.

Defensively speaking, Dallas is decent but not impenetrable. They grab fewer rebounds than Chicago and commit more fouls too—over 18 per game! This could play right into Chicago’s hands if they can capitalize on those opportunities at the line.

So what’s my prediction for this showdown? I’m feeling like tonight might just be one of those nights where underdogs rise up! I think Dallas will pull off an upset here against our beloved Bulls. With their recent form showing them covering spreads well (4-1 ATS in their last five), I believe they’ll cover that +3 spread easily if they manage to snag a win.

As for that total? Given both teams’ defensive lapses and tendency to foul often combined with some inconsistent scoring outputs lately from Dallas—I’m leaning towards an UNDER outcome for this one.

So there you have it! Grab your lucky jersey (you know which one I’m talking about) and get ready for what should be an electrifying night at United Center! Let’s go Bulls… but maybe keep an eye on those Mavs too!