Cavaliers vs. Bulls Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Dec. 17

The Chicago Bulls (10-15) will try to break a four-game home losing streak when hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-12) on December 17, 2025.

The Cavaliers are currently 5.5-point favorites over the Bulls. The over/under is 242.5 points for the game.

Cavaliers vs. Bulls Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Arena: United Center
• Total: 242.5 points
• Spread: Cavaliers -5.5
• Moneyline: Cavaliers (-210), Bulls (+176)

How to watch Cavaliers vs. Bulls

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 1 (Cleveland feed)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Cavaliers vs. Bulls

• Cavaliers games this season have gone over this contest's total of 242.5 points 10 times.
• The Bulls have combined with their opponent to score more than 242.5 points in 11 of 25 games this season.
• The two teams combine to score 235.9 points per game, 6.6 fewer points than this matchup's total.
• These teams give up 238.3 points per game combined, 4.2 points fewer than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Cavaliers vs. Bulls

• Cleveland has compiled a 9-18-0 record against the spread this season.
• When playing as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 5-13.
• The Bulls are 10-14-1 ATS this year.
• Chicago has been an underdog by 5.5 points or more six times this season, and covered the spread in five of those matchups.
• The Bulls are 6-6 overall, and 5-6-1 against the spread, at home.
• Chicago is winless ATS (0-2) as a 5.5-point underdog or more at home.
• The Cavaliers are 6-5 overall, and 4-7 against the spread, in away games.
• On the road, Cleveland has one win ATS (1-4) as 5.5-point favorites or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Cavaliers vs. Bulls

• The Cavaliers have gone 14-10 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 58.3% of those games).
• This season, the Bulls have won five out of the 11 games, or 45.5%, in which they've been the underdog.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -210 or shorter, Cleveland has a record of 11-7 (61.1% win percentage).
• Chicago has a record of 2-3 when it is set as the underdog by +176 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Cavaliers have an implied win probability of 67.7%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Cavaliers vs. Bulls

• Pick ATS: Cavaliers (- 5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (242.5)
  
• Prediction: Cavaliers 121 - Bulls 112
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