The Cavaliers will play the Bulls on Thursday, October 9th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:05 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
The 2025-26 NBA regular season has just tipped off for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls. Let's check on some stats from 2024-25 to get a sense of what to expect for this matchup on Thursday, October 9th, 2025. It's also a great way to mark a starting point for each team's performance for this upcoming season.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 97.67 power ranking in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. The power ranking for the Chicago Bulls in the 2024-25 regular season was 89.33.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - At the end of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers had a 30-11 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the regular season for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 18-23 record as a home team. They ranked 15th for home team wins in the regular season standings.
- Average Points Per Game - At the end of the 2024-25 regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers ranked 1st (121.9) for average points scored per game, with the Chicago Bulls winding up 6th (117.8).
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - As for the average number of points scored by opponents in the 2024-25 regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers finished 17th (112.4), with the Chicago Bulls ranked 3rd (119.4).
- Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 64-18 record for 2024-25, with the Chicago Bulls finishing the regular season with a 39-43 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr mateys! The Cleveland Cavaliers be takin' on the Chicago Bulls in a fierce battle...as the 2025-26 NBA season sets sail with this early matchup.
The Chicago Bulls' arena be buzzin' with anticipation for this clash of titans...wit' the Cavaliers boastin' an impressive record from last season, while the Bulls be lookin' to turn the tide.
The action is on the hardwood as these two squads lock horns...so be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets.
Ye can also look at the prop bets for this game to add to the excitement...as the Cavaliers aim to continue their dominance in the new season.
So hoist the colors and prepare for a battle of epic proportions...as the Cavaliers and Bulls go head to head in a showdown for the ages!
Best Cavaliers at Bulls Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Cavaliers
Bulls
10/09/25 8:05pm EDT | -4.5 -110+4.5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Bulls
10/09/25 8:05pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Chicago Bulls | 5 | 1 | 0.833 | +1.5 | 4-0 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 4-1 | 121.7 | 116.3 | +5.4 | L1 | 5-1 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 4 | 3 | 0.571 | +3.0 | 2-1 | 2-2 | 2-0 | 4-3 | 114.1 | 113.9 | +0.2 | W1 | 4-3 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Chicago Bulls 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.
Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +750 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +10000 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Chicago Bulls 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls 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 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 at 8:05 pm EDT, 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls 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.