Mavericks vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 12

Mavericks vs. Bulls Game Info

• Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: CHSN and KFAA

The Dallas Mavericks (25-56) are favored (-6.5) to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Chicago Bulls (31-50) at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The contest airs on CHSN and KFAA. The matchup has an over/under of 248.5.

Mavericks vs. Bulls Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Bulls Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Bulls win (50.4%)

Mavericks vs. Bulls Betting Trends

• The Mavericks have compiled a 34-46-1 record against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Bulls are 38-42-1 this season.
• Games involving the Mavericks have hit the over 38 times this season.
• The Bulls have gone over the point total 46.9% of the time this season (38 of 81 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Dallas has fared better at home, covering 18 times in 40 home games, and 16 times in 41 road games.
• When playing at home, the Mavericks eclipse the over/under 55% of the time (22 of 40 games). They've hit the over in 39% of road games (16 of 41 contests).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, Chicago has a better winning percentage at home (.488, 20-20-1 record) than on the road (.450, 18-22-0).
• Bulls games have gone above the over/under less often at home (16 times out of 41) than away (22 of 40) this year.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 21.2 points, 6.7 boards and 4.6 assists, shooting 46.8% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc, with 1 made 3-pointers per game.
• Naji Marshall is averaging 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• P.J. Washington averages 14.2 points, 7 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 45% from the floor and 32.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game.
• Brandon Williams is averaging 13 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists.
• Max Christie's numbers on the season are 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2 assists per game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 40.3% from downtown, with an average of 2.3 made 3-pointers.

Bulls Leaders

• Tre Jones' numbers on the season are 14.2 points, 3.1 boards and 5.4 assists per game. He is also draining 55.8% of his shots from the field.
• The Bulls receive 15.4 points per game from Collin Sexton, plus 2.3 boards and 3.3 assists.
• Patrick Williams' numbers on the season are 6.9 points, 3 boards and 1.4 assists per contest. He is making 37.4% of his shots from the floor and 35.1% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.3 treys.
• Rob Dillingham's numbers on the season are 6 points, 2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He is making 38.6% of his shots from the floor.
• Leonard Miller averages 7.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists. He is draining 54.8% of his shots from the field.

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