Cavaliers Face Bulls in Key Eastern Conference Playoff Positioning Battle - March 12 NBA Betting Guide
The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Chicago Bulls in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup with playoff implications. Both teams are vying for top-6 playoff positioning, making this a pivotal late-season contest.
Key Game Details:
- Point Spread: Bulls -5.0
- Over/Under: 223.0 points
- Location: Chicago (Bulls are 24-10 at home)
Cavaliers Outlook:
- Darius Garland is averaging 28.2 points and 11.2 assists over his last 5 games
- Most recent game: 24 points, 10 assists vs Heat (4-17 FG, 15-16 FT)
- No Jarrett Allen in lineup
- Evan Mobley stepped up with 19 points, 12 rebounds vs Heat
- Season records: 37-26-3 ATS, 26-38-2 O/U, 18-17 away
Bulls Analysis:
- DeMar DeRozan averaging 32.6 points since February
- Strong 52.3% shooting with 6.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists
- Coming off win vs Pistons after 5-game losing streak
- Season records: 36-29-1 ATS, 33-31-2 O/U
Prediction: Bulls should cover the spread at home behind DeRozan's scoring and LaVine's support. Chicago's home court advantage (24-10) and Cleveland missing Jarrett Allen gives the Bulls the edge in this matchup.
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Note: All statistics and records are up to date as of game day.