Bulls vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 19

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: CHSN and FDSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers (42-27) hit the road in Central Division play against the Chicago Bulls (28-41) on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers are double-digit favorites by 11 points in the game, the fourth matchup between the teams this season. The over/under for the matchup is set at 238.5.

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Bulls vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (77.9%)

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread 29 times this season (29-39-1).
• The Bulls have played 69 games, with 31 wins against the spread.
• Cavaliers games have gone over the total 34 times this season.
• Bulls games this year have gone over the total in 33 of 69 opportunities (47.8%).
• Cleveland has done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (15-19-0) than it has at home (14-20-1).
• The Cavaliers have eclipsed the over/under in 13 of 35 home games (37.1%). They've fared better in road games, eclipsing the total in 21 of 34 matchups (61.8%).
• Against the spread, Chicago has been better at home (17-18-1) than on the road (14-19-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Bulls games have finished over less often at home (14 of 36, 38.9%) than away (19 of 33, 57.6%).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell averages 28 points, 4.5 boards and 5.9 assists.
• James Harden averages 24 points, 4.9 boards and 8 assists.
• Evan Mobley averages 18.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists, shooting 52.8% from the field and 30.5% from downtown, with 1.1 made treys per contest.
• Jaylon Tyson is averaging 13 points, 2.2 assists and 5 rebounds.
• Dennis Schroder averages 11.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5 assists, shooting 40.5% from the floor and 33.7% from downtown, with 1.2 made treys per contest.

Bulls Leaders

• Per game, Matas Buzelis gives the Bulls 16.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks (eighth in NBA).
• Per game, Josh Giddey provides the Bulls 17.7 points, 8.4 boards and 8.8 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• The Bulls are receiving 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game from Tre Jones.
• Per game, Collin Sexton gives the Bulls 14.6 points, 2 boards and 3.4 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.1 blocks.
• Per game, Jalen Smith provides the Bulls 10.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.8 blocks.

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