The Chicago Bulls will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night in a huge game in the Central Division. The Bulls are 6‑2 and enter this game in second place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Cavaliers are 6‑3 and are coming off a decisive blowout on Friday night. Before these division rivals play for early Eastern Conference positioning, continue reading to get my Bulls vs Cavaliers prediction.
Our Bulls vs Cavaliers Pick
Pick: Cavaliers -8.5
Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Chicago Bulls @ Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- The Bulls have started this season with strong offensive numbers. They are averaging about 119.1 points per game, shooting 49.5% from the field as a team. They lost to the Milwaukee Bucks last night and they will try to bounce back from that in this game.
- Chicago is still dealing with injuries going into this game. Guard Coby White is out and forward Zach Collins remains sidelined.
- The Cavaliers are building momentum and have won three games in a row. They just dropped a 148‑114 hammering onto the Washington Wizards on the road. They have been excellent on the glass and will look to win for a second straight night tonight.
- Cleveland’s injury list includes guard Max Strus (foot) being out. Lonzo Ball and Dean Wade are questionable.
- This is the second night of a back-to-back for both teams and we could see additional talent rested for this matchup.
Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends
- Chicago is 6-2 straight up and against the spread this season.
- Cleveland is 3-6 against the spread for the season.
- Cleveland has gone under the total in five of their nine games so far.
- Chicago is 4-4 on their over/unders for the year.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop to Consider |
|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | Over 26.5 points |
| Josh Giddey (CHI) | Over 9.5 assists |
| Evan Mobley (CLE) | Over 9.5 rebounds |
Bulls vs Cavaliers Model Projection
Score Projection: Cleveland 118 – Chicago 109
Win Probability: Cleveland 72%, Chicago 28%
Final Thoughts
I urge bettors to keep an eye on the injury reports for these teams throughout the day leading up to tip-off. The NBA Cup schedule on Friday means a lot of back-to-backs today and that could mean impromptu absences. As things stand now, I think the Cavs will roll at home against a Bulls team playing on the road for the second night in a row.
