The Chicago Bulls (10-15) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-12) after losing four home games in a row. The Cavaliers are favored by 5.5 points in the contest, which tips at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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Cavaliers vs. Bulls Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final tally of Cavaliers 120, Bulls 117.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-205)
- Total Pick: Under 242.5 (computer predicts 237.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Bulls (+5.5)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Bulls Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2025 | Cavaliers | -8.5 | 239.5 | -370 | +291 | 128-122 CLE |
| 4/8/2025 | Cavaliers | -14.5 | 239 | -1053 | +677 | 135-113 CLE |
| 3/4/2025 | Cavaliers | -13.5 | 241.5 | -935 | +615 | 139-117 CLE |
| 11/15/2024 | Cavaliers | -9.5 | 238.5 | -510 | +383 | 144-126 CLE |
| 11/11/2024 | Cavaliers | -8.5 | 237.5 | -347 | +277 | 119-113 CLE |
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland has gone 9-18-0 ATS this season.
- The Cavaliers have a 6-13 record against the spread this season when favored by 5.5 points or more.
- Cleveland has hit the over in 12 of its 25 games with a set total (48%).
- The Cavaliers have entered the game as favorites 24 times this season and won 14, or 58.3%, of those games.
- Cleveland has a record of 11-7, a 61.1% win rate, when it's favored by -205 or more by bookmakers this season.
Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Chicago's ATS record is 11-14-0 this year.
- The Bulls have a 5-1 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 5.5 points or more.
- Chicago has hit the over in 12 of its 25 games with a set total (48%).
- The Bulls have been the moneyline underdog 11 total times this season. They've gone 5-6 in those games.
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +170 or longer, Chicago has a record of 2-3 (40%).
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Cavaliers vs. Bulls Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Sam Merrill: Out (Hand),
Evan Mobley: Out (Calf),
Max Strus: Out (Foot)
Bulls
Bulls:
Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable (Thumb),
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder)
Cavaliers vs. Bulls Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CHSN and FDSOH
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
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