The Chicago Bulls (0-2) will travel to American Airlines Center to square off with the Dallas Mavericks (1-1). The game can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, October 22, 2018.
Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Mavericks (2-point favorites) covered in a 140-136 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bulls fell to the Detroit Pistons, 118-116, but did cover as 5-point underdogs. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Dallas game went 55.5 points over the projected point total of 220.5, while the Chicago game finished 17 points over the projected point total of 217.
The Mavericks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 18.2) and had a better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 14.3). Chicago, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (21-26; 80.8 percent). Dallas was led by DeAndre Jordan, who put up 22 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. Zach LaVine, meanwhile had a good game for Chicago, recording 33 points.
Dallas should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Since last season, Dallas ranks second in the NBA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.0 percent), while Chicago has forced the fourth-fewest turnovers (12.9 percent).
The Bulls have had records of 27-57 straight up (SU) and 45-45 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Since last season, games featuring Chicago have had a tendency to finish under the projected point total (56.7 percent).
Meanwhile, the Mavericks, are 25-59 SU and 44-39-1 ATS since last season. Over that same stretch, games featuring Dallas have had a tendency to finish under the O/U total (56.0 percent).
The Bulls dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Chicago won 108-100. The Bulls’ 11.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Mavericks, who had a mark of 15.4.
Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks Odds Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Bulls, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The Bulls are 26th in the NBA with 11.1 second chance points per game while the Mavericks are 29th with 10.5 second chance points per game.
- Dallas ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (33.0) while Chicago ranks last in three pointers allowed per game (32.8).
- The Bulls rank 10th in fast break points allowed per game (11.3) while the Mavericks rank 26th (14.5).
- Dallas ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.8) while Chicago ranks 16th (16.4).
- Dallas ranks third in points allowed in the paint per game (42.1) while Chicago ranks 14th (44.5).
- The Mavericks rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (4.5) while the Bulls rank 24th (5.2).
- The Mavericks rank 14th in assists per game (22.8) while the Bulls rank 29th in assists allowed per game (25.9).
- Chicago ranks eighth in rebounds per game (44.6) while Dallas ranks 27th (41.2).
- Dallas is 16-13 when they allow under 100 points, while Chicago is 8-6.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Bulls are 24-28 and the Mavericks are 19-29.
