Bulls vs. Mavericks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 10

The Chicago Bulls (17-20) will be attempting to break a three-game losing streak when hosting the Dallas Mavericks (14-24) on January 10, 2026 at United Center.

Chicago is a modest 2.5-point favorite against Dallas when the Bulls square off with the Mavericks on Saturday. The point total for the game is 233.5.

Bulls vs. Mavericks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Saturday, January 10, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Arena: United Center
• Total: 233.5 points
• Spread: Bulls -2.5
• Moneyline: Bulls (-142), Mavericks (+120)

How to watch Bulls vs. Mavericks

• TV Channel: Chicago Sports Network Plus
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Bulls vs. Mavericks

• In 24 of 37 games this season, the Bulls and their opponents have scored more than 233.5 points.
• Mavericks games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 233.5 points in 12 of 38 outings.
• The two teams average 230.2 points per game combined, 3.3 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• Opponents of these teams score 238.1 combined points per game, 4.6 more points than this contest's total.

Betting the Spread: Bulls vs. Mavericks

• Chicago has won 17 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 20 times.
• The Bulls have been favored by 2.5 points or more 11 times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
• The Mavericks are 15-22-1 ATS this year.
• Dallas has an ATS record of 13-9 when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year.
• At home this year, the Bulls are 10-9 overall and 9-9-1 against the spread.
• At home, as a 2.5-point favorite or more, Chicago has one win ATS (1-4).
• The Mavericks are 4-14 overall, and 5-13 against the spread, on the road.
• Dallas has one win ATS (1-3) away from home as 2.5-point underdogs or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Bulls vs. Mavericks

• The Bulls have been favored on the moneyline 17 total times this season. They've gone 6-11 in those games.
• The Mavericks have been underdogs in 25 games this season and won nine (36%) of those contests.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -142 or shorter, Chicago has gone 4-7 (36.4% win percentage).
• This season, Dallas has won eight of its 21 games, or 38.1%, when it is the underdog by at least +120 on the moneyline.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Bulls have an implied win probability of 58.7%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Bulls vs. Mavericks

• Pick ATS: Mavericks (+ 2.5)
• Pick OU: Under (233.5)
  
• Prediction: Mavericks 114 - Bulls 111
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