The Bulls will play the Mavericks on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EDT. 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
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Chicago Bulls and the Dallas Mavericks will take to the court on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Bulls arrive at this game with a 86.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks, have a 84.67 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls sport a 13-27 away team record. That result ranks them 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks hit the floor with a 15-25 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 17th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Chicago Bulls sit 11th (116.2) for average points scored per game. The Dallas Mavericks stand 21st, averaging 113.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 121.2 points against the Chicago Bulls per game this season. That result puts them 3rd in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Dallas Mavericks stand 8th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 119.5 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Chicago Bulls wind down the season with a 4-12 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, have a 4-12 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Chicago Bulls have a 31-50 overall record, while the Dallas Mavericks have a 25-56 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Chicago Bulls be facing off against the Dallas Mavericks... in a battle of the bottom feeders as the regular season nears its end.
With a dismal 31-50 record, the Bulls be looking to salvage some pride... against the Mavericks, who ain't much better at 25-56 for the season.
Both teams be sportin' a paltry 4-12 division record, sittin' at the bottom... of their respective divisions. The Bulls be scorin' slightly more at 116.2 points per game... compared to the Mavericks' 113.7 points per game average.
Review each team's season standings below... And check out the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup... from our sports betting partners. Don't forget to look at this game's prop bets... for each team and individual players to get in on the action.
So hoist the sails and prepare for a showdown on the hardwood... as these two struggling teams battle it out in one of the final games... of the regular season. Will the Bulls plunder a victory on the road... or will the Mavericks defend their home court with pride? Only time will tell.
Best Bulls at Mavericks Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Mavericks are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 249.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 249.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Mavericks are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Bulls
Mavericks
4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | +5.5 -110-5.5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Dallas Mavericks favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets
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Bulls
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHI at DAL 4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | 122.5 o -110122.5 u -118Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
CHI at DAL 4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | 127.5 o -110127.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - Chicago Bulls | 31 | 51 | 0.378 | +33.0 | 18-23 | 13-28 | 4-12 | 19-32 | 116.3 | 121.5 | -5.2 | L2 | 2-8 |
| e - Dallas Mavericks | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 16-25 | 10-30 | 4-12 | 14-37 | 114.1 | 119.6 | -5.5 | W1 | 3-7 |
Chicago Bulls & Dallas Mavericks 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.
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Chicago Bulls & Dallas Mavericks 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:
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How to Bet on the Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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