The Dallas Mavericks (36-38) travel to face off against the Chicago Bulls (33-40) on Saturday, March 29th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on CHSN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Mavericks vs Bulls

The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win

Dallas improved to 36-38 on the season with a 101-92 win over the Magic on Thursday. The Mavericks, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total points of 193 fell well short of the 216.5 O/U line.

A 17-0 run by the Mavericks turned the game in their favor, stretching the score from 68-59 to 85-59. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Orlando 34-20, and held on in the 4th, winning the final period 24-22.

The Bulls Are Coming Off A Win

The Bulls improved to 33-40 on the season with a 119-117 win over the Lakers on Thursday. Chicago, who were +4 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 236 narrowly missed the O/U line of 237.

Chicago started strong, leading 32-22 after the 1st quarter, but the Lakers took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Bulls 69-43. The Bulls stormed back in the 4th, going on an 11-0 run to close the gap from 97-84 to 97-95, and finished the game by outscoring the Lakers 44-26 in the final period.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Jaden Hardy’s 22 points and 5 threes at 83.3% shooting from deep helped the Mavericks to a win over the Magic, as he scored 10 points in the 4th quarter. Dallas made 11 threes in the game, shooting 50% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall from the field.

Anthony Davis struggled from the field, shooting just 26.3%, but added 15 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter. Brandon Williams contributed 14 points and 6 assists, scoring 5 points in the 3rd quarter and 2 in the 4th.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

The Bulls’ offense was fueled by 19 made threes at a 43.2% clip in their win over the Lakers, with Coby White leading the way with 26 points and 5 made threes. Josh Giddey added 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 threes, while Kevin Huerter contributed 21 points and 5 threes, shooting 50% from deep.

White was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 points, while Giddey added 8 and Huerter chipped in 9. The Bulls shot 46.7% from the field overall.

Mavericks Team Defense

The Mavericks’ defense was strong in their 101-92 win over the Magic, especially in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they allowed just 17 and 20 points, respectively. Overall, they held Orlando to 92 points on 42% shooting.

Dallas was particularly effective at defending the three, limiting the Magic to just 5 made threes on 16% shooting. They also recorded 10 steals in the game.

Bulls Team Defense

Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 33 points, the Mavericks’ defense stepped up in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up just 17 and 20 points, respectively, to help secure a 101-92 win over the Magic. Dallas held Orlando to 42% shooting from the field.

The Mavericks were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, limiting the Magic to just 5 made threes on 16% shooting. Dallas also recorded 10 steals and 1 block in the game.

Mavericks vs Bulls Trends

• Dallas has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 111 points per game while allowing 107. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• Chicago has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 127 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
• Through their last three games as the underdog, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bulls have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.

Mavericks vs Bulls Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +2.5, we recommend going with the Mavericks on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 237, and our model projects the Mavericks and Bulls to reach a combined total of 253 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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