The Chicago Bulls (6-2) and Cleveland Cavaliers (6-3) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The game will broadcast live on CHSN.
The Cavaliers are 8.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Cavaliers -8.5), with the over/under set at 240 total points. Cleveland is a -350 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +275 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bulls vs. Cavaliers predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, November 8.
My Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction
- Bulls vs Cavaliers pick: Over 240 (-110)
My Cavaliers vs Bulls best bet is on the over, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bulls vs Cavaliers Odds
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -110 | 240 -110o / -110u | +275 |
| Cavaliers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -110 | 240 -110o / -110u | -350 |
Bulls vs Cavaliers NBA Preview
The Cavaliers are on a roll, having won their past three games and looking to make it four in a row with this good matchup at home against the Bulls.
While they are still missing injured guard Max Strus, the team has regained last year's form with the return of Darius Garland to complete their successful core along with Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
With Garland and Allen in the last two games, Cleveland's offensive numbers jumped, scoring 280 points combined in those two contests against the 76ers and Wizards.
The Cavaliers already had a good offense, and they rank eighth in the NBA with 119.9 PPG, while the Bulls are 11th with 119.1, so tonight could be another great shootout.
The tendency of high-scoring games between these teams goes back to February last year. In four of the past five games, the total score of their matchups has surpassed 240 points.
While the Cavs are favorites on the spread and moneyline, you can get great value on the total, as our Bet Labs system recommends going with the over for this game.
Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction, Betting Analysis
This system focuses on early-season NBA games where two playoff-caliber teams face off and the visiting team is coming off a short streak of low-scoring performances.
In October and November, offensive rhythm begins to peak for talented rosters while defensive communication often lags, especially during road stretches.
When both teams made the postseason the prior year, matchups tend to feature faster tempo, higher execution, and strong offensive depth.
The visiting team’s recent run of unders sets up a market inefficiency as totals are adjusted too low, yet elite talent and familiarity between quality teams drive scoring efficiency above expectations.
These conditions make early-season road matchups between proven playoff teams a favorable setup for overs before lines fully adjust to midseason offensive form.
Pick: Over 240 (-110, bet365)
Cavaliers vs Bulls Betting Trends
