The Bulls will play the Cavaliers on Friday, December 19th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers set for Friday, December 19th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 87.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers is 91.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 4-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers start this matchup with a 9-7 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Chicago Bulls currently rank 14th (117.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 10th averaging 118.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 121.9 points against the Chicago Bulls, ranking them 5th in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 12th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Chicago Bulls have notched a 2-5 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers possess a 6-1 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Chicago Bulls have a 11-15 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 15-13 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Chicago Bulls sail into Cleveland tonight...to face the Cavaliers in a battle of the East. The fans in Cleveland's arena be rowdy and fierce, ready for...any shenanigans the Bulls may try to pull.
The Bulls be strugglin' with an 11-15 record this season...while the Cavaliers be holdin' strong at 15-13 overall. Chicago has a dismal 2-5 record in the Eastern Central Division...while Cleveland boasts a mighty 6-1 division record.
The Bulls be scorin' an average of 117.6 points per game...but the Cavaliers be not far behind at 118.4 points. This be a matchup ye won't want to miss, mateys.
So gather yer crew and see you courtside at today's game...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. And don't forget to look at this game's prop bets below...may the best team prevail on the court tonight!
Best Bulls at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -6.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +6.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Bulls
Cavaliers
7:40pm EST | +6.5 -102-6.5 -118 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +6.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -6.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Bulls
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
7:40pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -105Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 123.5 o -115123.5 u -110Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
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Coby White
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Craig Porter Jr
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1254.5 u -105Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -120Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1406.5 u +105Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
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Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Josh Giddey
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
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Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Thomas Bryant
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -118Bet |
Tre Jones
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
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Zach Collins
Points Scored
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u -105Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -125Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 33.5 o -10533.5 u -125Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -115Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 42.5 o -11042.5 u -118Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at CLE 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11826.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 15 | 13 | 0.536 | +10.5 | 9-7 | 6-6 | 6-1 | 12-10 | 118.4 | 116.3 | +2.1 | L2 | 3-7 |
| Chicago Bulls | 11 | 15 | 0.423 | +13.5 | 7-6 | 4-9 | 2-5 | 8-10 | 117.6 | 121.9 | -4.3 | W1 | 2-8 |
Chicago Bulls & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Bulls Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +2000 Bet |
Chicago Bulls & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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