The Bulls will play the Cavaliers on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers will take to the court on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Bulls arrive at this game with a 88.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers, have a 97.67 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls sport a 20-19 away team record. That result ranks them 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers hit the floor with a 33-6 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 2nd in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Chicago Bulls sit 6th (117.8) for average points scored per game. The Cleveland Cavaliers stand 1st, averaging 122.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.9 points against the Chicago Bulls per game this season. That result puts them 3rd in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Cleveland Cavaliers stand 19th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 112.3 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Chicago Bulls wind down the season with a 4-11 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, have a 11-2 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Chicago Bulls have a 36-42 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 62-16 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Chicago Bulls be sailin' to face the Cleveland Cavaliers...in a crucial battle to secure their playoff fate. With a 36-42 standing, the Bulls be fightin' for their postseason lives...while the Cavaliers boast a dominant 62-16 record.
In the Eastern Central Division, the Bulls be strugglin' at 4-11...but the Cavaliers be holdin' strong with an 11-2 division record. The Bulls average 117.8 points per game, but the Cavaliers be scorin' 122.1.
Review each team's season standings below...to see who be holdin' the upper hand in this clash. Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below...from our sports betting partners. Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...to see where the wind may blow.
The Bulls be lookin' to upset the Cavaliers on their home court...but the odds be stacked against 'em. Will Chicago be able to outgun Cleveland...or will the Cavaliers continue their march towards playoff glory? Only time will tell in this high-stakes showdown on the hardwood.
Best Bulls at Cavaliers Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -13.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +13.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 238.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 238.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -1000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +650 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Bulls
Cavaliers
4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | +13.5 -105-13.5 -115 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +13.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -13.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Bulls
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 111.5 o -118111.5 u -110Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 126.5 o -115126.5 u -110Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
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De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 14.5 o -11814.5 u -115Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -120Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 19.5 o -14019.5 u +105Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 13.5 o -13513.5 u +100Bet |
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Josh Giddey
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 20.5 o -11520.5 u -115Bet |
Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 14.5 o -15014.5 u +115Bet |
Max Strus
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 9.5 o -1409.5 u +105Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
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Ty Jerome
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 34.5 o +10034.5 u -135Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 34.5 o -11534.5 u -115Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -135Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 4/08/25 7:10pm EDT | 33.5 o -10533.5 u -130Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| z - Cleveland Cavaliers | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | +4.0 | 34-7 | 30-11 | 12-4 | 41-11 | 121.9 | 112.4 | +9.5 | L1 | 6-4 |
| pb - Chicago Bulls | 39 | 43 | 0.476 | +29.0 | 18-23 | 21-20 | 4-12 | 28-24 | 117.8 | 119.4 | -1.6 | W3 | 7-3 |
Chicago Bulls & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +550 Bet |
Chicago Bulls & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
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