Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, March 11th 2024 Preview, Odds, Injury Report, Game Information

The Bulls are home underdogs at 265 odds and the Mavericks are favoured to win with a probability of 66.7%. Expert Sam Cox has his Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks prediction and same-game parlay ready for Monday night’s cross-conference game. We have daily expert predictions and analyses in our Expert Insight section.

Both residing in Play-In position, the Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks matchup in the Windy City on Monday night. Pre-game NBA betting markets price the Mavericks as favourites on the road with Chicago missing Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams and Torrey Craig.

CHICAGO BULLS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS Prediction and SAME-GAME PARLAY:

Dallas Mavericks moneyline

Chicago is only 16-15 on their home floor. The Mavericks have played much of their best basketball on the road, going 17-13. Dallas might have slipped from their early-season pace, but there isn’t any question they are the better of these two teams.

It’s no coincidence Chicago is a below-.500 team. Dallas has elite offensive firepower led by Luka Doncic, while their defence can do enough to get them the win here.

Luka Doncic over 33.5 points

It might be up in the air whether Luka Doncic will win MVP. Whether he does or not, the Slovenian is having a spectacular season. He’s on a historic offensive pace and has cleared this points line in six of his last seven games.

Doncic’s usage is sky-high. He’s taken 23 or more shots in each of those seven games. There’s no reason for that to change here, this line is just a point or two low.

Dallas Mavericks under 122.5 points

The Bulls are a solid enough defensive team. While this might go against taking Doncic’s points over, we really like how this elevates the odds for this wager. The only time the Bulls conceded over this number was their double-overtime game with the Cavaliers.

The Bulls play at the league’s second-slowest pace. While Dallas has played quicker than in past seasons, we know they can slip into a half-court slugfest.

Game Info

• Game Day: March 11th 2024
• Time: 8:10 PM ET
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Arena: United Center

STATS AND FACTS

•         The Bulls have the second-lowest rim and three rate in the Association.
•         The Mavericks are 13th in adjusted shot quality this season.
•         Dallas and Chicago are in the bottom 10 in net rating since the All-Star break.
•         The Bulls are 5.3 points per 100 possessions better in minutes without Zach LaVine.
•         Dallas takes the second-most three-point attempts per game.

Bulls vs Mavericks Odds: Dallas a 5-point Favourite

Odds available as of March 11th 2024. Odds may now differ. 

 Betting Trends: Mavericks Killing it on the Road

•         Chicago is 8-5-1 against the spread as a home underdog.
•         Dallas is 13-3 ATS as a road favourite.
•         The Mavericks are only 12-13 ATS against Eastern Conference opposition.
•         The Mavericks are 27-11 straight-up when favoured.
•         The over has cashed in 54% of Chicago’s games this season.

Injury Report: Bulls in Trouble, Mavs Clean Sheet

Chicago Bulls Injury Report:

•         Zach LaVine (foot) is out for the season after surgery.
•         Patrick Williams (foot) is unavailable for the remainder of the season.
•         Lonzo Ball (knee) has begun jumping and running in non-contact situations.
•         Torrey Craig (ankle) is questionable.

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report:

•         Dallas has no players on the injury report.

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