Venue & Event Details
Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
Tipoff: 8:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network
Injury Report
Chicago Bulls:
Coby White (out, ankle)
Zach Collins (out, knee)
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Max Strus (out, foot)
Lonzo Ball (questionable, hamstring)
Dean Wade (questionable, illness)
Key Player Matchups
Donovan Mitchell (CLE) vs. Josh Giddey (CHI): Mitchell is averaging over 26 PPG and remains Cleveland’s primary scorer. Giddey’s playmaking (12 assists vs. Philadelphia) and rebounding (15 boards) make him Chicago’s engine.
Evan Mobley (CLE) vs. Nikola Vučević (CHI): Mobley’s rim protection and rebounding against Vučević’s inside scoring and floor spacing.
Darius Garland (CLE) vs. Ayo Dosunmu (CHI): Garland’s perimeter shooting and ball-handling against Dosunmu’s defensive pressure.
Team Recent Form
Chicago Bulls: Averaging 119.1 PPG on 49.5% shooting. Recently lost to Milwaukee (126–110) after a narrow win over Philadelphia (113–111). Strong offensive start but dealing with injuries.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Riding a three-game winning streak, including a 148–114 blowout of Washington. Ranked top-10 in rebounding and improving defensive efficiency.
Series History
Last 10 meetings: Bulls lead 6–4.
Chicago swept Cleveland in 2024–25.
Cleveland has not beaten Chicago at home in their last two attempts.
Betting Trends:
Bulls are 6–2 ATS this season, covering spreads consistently.
Cavaliers are 3–6 ATS, struggling against the number despite wins.
Cleveland has gone Under in 5 of 9 games.
Chicago is 4–4 on totals, alternating between high-scoring and defensive battles.
Key Takeaway
This matchup pits Chicago’s offensive firepower (Giddey, Vučević) against Cleveland’s balanced attack (Mitchell, Mobley, Garland). The Cavaliers are favored at home, but the Bulls’ strong ATS record and resilience make them a dangerous underdog. Expect a competitive divisional battle with playoff-like intensity.
Game Odds
Chicago Bulls 239.5
Cleveland Cavaliers – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
