Cleveland Cavaliers @ Chicago Bulls - March 4, 2025

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to face off against the Chicago Bulls at United Center, all signs point to a decisive victory for the Cavaliers. With a current winning streak of 10 games, the Cavaliers have established themselves as one of the premier teams in the league this season. Their impressive record of 50-10 straight up (SU) and a solid 39-20-1 against the spread (ATS) showcases their ability to dominate on both ends of the court.

Cleveland’s offensive output is nothing short of remarkable, averaging 122.9 points per game with an efficient shooting percentage of nearly 50%. This high-scoring capability has been complemented by their three-point shooting prowess, hitting just under 40% from beyond the arc. The Cavaliers also maintain a steady pace with approximately 28.9 assists per game, demonstrating their ball movement and teamwork.

On defense, Cleveland holds its own as well, grabbing around 45.2 rebounds per game while generating over eight steals. Although they commit about 18 fouls per game—slightly above average—it hasn’t significantly impacted their performance or allowed opponents to exploit them consistently.

Conversely, the Chicago Bulls find themselves struggling this season with a record of just 24-37 SU and an ATS mark of 28-32-1. While they have shown some resilience recently with a solid ATS record of 5-1 in their last six games, their overall performance has left much to be desired. Averaging only about 116.5 points per game on slightly less than 47% shooting from the field indicates that they often struggle offensively when facing tougher defenses like Cleveland’s.

Defensively, Chicago allows roughly similar numbers in terms of rebounds but gives up more turnovers than they generate steals—averaging nearly 15 turnovers lost compared to only about seven steals gained each night. This discrepancy can be particularly detrimental against an offense as potent as Cleveland’s.

Given these statistics and trends leading into this matchup, I predict that not only will Cleveland secure another win but they’ll also cover the spread set at -12 points for this contest. The Bulls may keep it competitive early on; however, it’s hard to envision them being able to sustain that momentum throughout four quarters against such an elite opponent.

Furthermore, considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns—the total opened at an ambitious line of 244—I lean toward expecting an OVER result here too. With Cleveland’s propensity for high-scoring affairs and Chicago’s tendency to allow significant point totals due to defensive lapses, we could see fireworks on Tuesday night.

In summary: expect a strong showing from Cleveland as they extend their winning streak while comfortably covering the spread and pushing past that total score mark in what should be an entertaining matchup at United Center.