The Cavaliers will play the Bulls on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 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 Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls set for Wednesday, December 17th, 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 Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 92.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Bulls is 87.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 6-5 record as an away team. That standing puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls start this matchup with a 6-6 record as a home team. They now rank 8th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 10th (118.7) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Chicago Bulls stand at 14th averaging 117.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.9 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 13th in the league. The Chicago Bulls currently rank 4th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 122.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have notched a 6-0 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Chicago Bulls possess a 1-5 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 15-12 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 10-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, landlubbers! The Cleveland Cavaliers set sail for Chicago...
The fans in the Bulls' arena be rowdy and ready for battle...
Cavaliers be standin' tall with a 15-12 record, Bulls strugglin' at 10-15...
In the Eastern Central Division, Cavaliers be dominatin' at 6-0...
Cavaliers be scorin' 118.7 points per game, Bulls trailin' at 117.2...
See you courtside at today's game, be sure to review...
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Look at this game's prop bets below, may the best team win...
Best Cavaliers at Bulls 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 -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 242.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 242.5 -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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Cavaliers
Bulls
12/17/25 8:10pm EST | -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 Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Bulls
Game to Overtime
12/17/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 124.5 o -110124.5 u -118Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
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Coby White
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o +10522.5 u -140Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -118Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11814.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
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Josh Giddey
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11814.5 u -115Bet |
Patrick Williams
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1186.5 u -110Bet |
Thomas Bryant
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Tre Jones
Points Scored
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
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Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u +100Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 41.5 o -11841.5 u -115Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHI 12/17/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 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 | 17 | 14 | 0.548 | +9.5 | 11-8 | 6-6 | 6-2 | 13-11 | 120.0 | 117.5 | +2.5 | W2 | 5-5 |
| Chicago Bulls | 14 | 15 | 0.483 | +11.5 | 7-6 | 7-9 | 3-5 | 11-10 | 119.7 | 123.0 | -3.3 | W4 | 5-5 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Chicago Bulls Futures Odds
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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +50000 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 Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 at 8:10 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 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.
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