Mavericks vs. Bulls Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - April 12

The Dallas Mavericks (25-56) will try to snap a three-game losing streak when hosting the Chicago Bulls (31-50) on April 12, 2026 at American Airlines Center.

Dallas is a solid 6.5-point favorite against Chicago when the Mavericks square off against the Bulls on Sunday. The matchup has an over/under of 245.5.

Mavericks vs. Bulls Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, April 12, 2026
• Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Arena: American Airlines Center
• Total: 245.5 points
• Spread: Mavericks -6.5
• Moneyline: Mavericks (-250), Bulls (+205)

How to watch Mavericks vs. Bulls

• TV Channel: CHSN, KFAA

Betting the Over/Under: Mavericks vs. Bulls

• The Mavericks' 81 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 245.5 points 22 times.
• Bulls games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 245.5 points in 24 of 81 outings.
• These two teams average a combined 229.9 points per game, 15.6 fewer points than this matchup's point total.
• Opponents of these two teams combine to score 240.7 points per game, 4.8 fewer points than this contest's total.

Betting the Spread: Mavericks vs. Bulls

• Dallas has compiled a 34-46-1 ATS record so far this year.
• The Mavericks have not covered the spread this season (0-3-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.
• The Bulls have covered 38 times in 81 games with a spread this year.
• Chicago has been an underdog by 6.5 points or more 30 times this season, and covered the spread in 15 of those matchups.
• The Mavericks are 18-21-1 against the spread, and 15-25 overall, at home.
• At home, Dallas is winless ATS (0-3-1) as a 6.5-point favorite or greater.
• Away from home, the Bulls are 18-22 against the spread, and 13-27 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Mavericks vs. Bulls

• The Mavericks have won 45.5% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (10-12).
• The Bulls have entered the game as underdogs 51 times this season and won 18, or 35.3%, of those games.
• When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -250 or shorter, Dallas has gone 1-3 (25% win percentage).
• This season, Chicago has won four of its 27 games, or 14.8%, when it is the underdog by at least +205 on the moneyline.
• The Mavericks have an implied moneyline win probability of 71.4% in this matchup.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Mavericks vs. Bulls

• Pick ATS: Bulls (+ 6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (245.5)
  
• Prediction: Mavericks 125 - Bulls 124
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