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 (-7.5) 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 matchup airs on CHSN and KFAA. The matchup's point total is 245.5.

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 are 34-46-1 against the spread this season.
• The Bulls are 38-42-1 against the spread this year.
• This season, Mavericks games have hit the over 38 times.
• Bulls games this year have gone over the total in 38 of 81 opportunities (46.9%).
• Dallas sports a better record against the spread when playing at home (18-21-1) than it does in away games (16-25-0).
• In home games, the Mavericks exceed the total 55% of the time (22 of 40 games). They've hit the over in 39% of road games (16 of 41 contests).
• Chicago's winning percentage against the spread at home is .488 (20-20-1). On the road, it is .450 (18-22-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Bulls games have gone over less often at home (16 of 41, 39%) than away (22 of 40, 55%).

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 21.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists, shooting 46.8% from the floor and 29.6% from beyond the arc, with 1 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Naji Marshall averages 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists, shooting 51% from the field.
• P.J. Washington averages 14.2 points, 7 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
• Brandon Williams is averaging 13 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Max Christie is averaging 12.3 points, 3.3 boards and 2 assists.

Bulls Leaders

• Matas Buzelis is averaging 16.3 points, 5.8 boards and 2.1 assists for the Bulls.
• Tre Jones' numbers on the season are 14.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. He is draining 55.8% of his shots from the floor.
• Collin Sexton averages 15.4 points, 2.3 boards and 3.3 assists. He is draining 48.5% of his shots from the field and 39.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• The Bulls are getting 9.3 points, 2.7 boards and 1.6 assists per game from Isaac Okoro.
• Per game, Patrick Williams gives the Bulls 6.9 points, 3 rebounds and 1.4 assists, plus 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks.

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