Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks: prediction for the NBA match
The Dallas Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls have each secured two victories against the other in their recent encounters, with one game ending in a rather mediocre draw. However, in the end, the Chicago Bulls managed to secure a 100-99 victory in overtime. Generally, matches between them tend to be more high-scoring and competitive.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have secured victories in three out of their last four matches. Billy Donovan’s team suffered a defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers with a score of 102-112 on March 10, where Demar DeRozan (24 points, eight rebounds, ten assists) and Nikola Vucevic had notable double-double performances. Kobe White contributed 19 points. With a record of 31 wins and 33 losses, the Bulls currently hold the ninth position in the Eastern Conference standings. Chicago approaches the upcoming match without significant setbacks.
Dallas Mavericks
As for the Dallas Mavericks, they have faced defeats in three out of their last five matches. Jason Kidd’s team achieved a victory on March 10 against one of the main underdogs of the season, the Detroit Pistons, with a score of 142-124. Luka Doncic played a crucial role in the win, registering a triple-double (39 points, ten rebounds, ten assists), while Kyrie Irving contributed 21 points. With a record of 36 wins and 28 losses, the Mavericks currently occupy the eighth position in the Western Conference. Dallas heads to Illinois with a competitive lineup.
Prediction
Bookmakers' experts consider Dallas as the clear favorite in the upcoming matchup, and they are right. However, Chicago is definitely not planning to surrender without a fight. The Bulls are fully capable of achieving success against a team heavily reliant on a single basketball player. Under Donovan's guidance and with the enthusiastic support of their fans, Chicago should aim to upset the Texan hotshot. Our prediction is a victory for Chicago, including overtime, at odds of 2.80. Chicago enters the upcoming match without significant setbacks. However, even with their key players, the Bulls have displayed relatively low scoring efficiency in the current season. Their average points per game stand at 111.8, slightly dropping to 111.7 in home games. Nevertheless, in the game against Dallas, the Illinois team should be able to load the opponent's basket significantly and redeem themselves from the disappointing loss to the Clippers. Our prediction is an individual total for Chicago exceeding 115.5 points, including overtime, at odds of 2.05. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 2.80. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
