Cleveland Cavaliers @ Chicago Bulls - November 11, 2024

Oh boy, it’s that time again! The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling into the United Center to face off against our Chicago Bulls, and let me tell you, this is going to be a game for the ages. Divisional bragging rights are on the line, and as a die-hard Bulls fan, I can feel the excitement in the air.

Now, let’s break down what we’re looking at here. The Cavs come in with an impressive record of 11-0 straight up and have won their last 11 games. They’ve been lighting it up offensively, averaging a whopping 124.5 points per game while shooting over 52% from the field. Their three-point shooting is also no joke at nearly 43%. But hey, they’re not invincible! They’ve shown some cracks in their armor lately by failing to cover the spread against Brooklyn despite winning.

On the other hand, our Bulls have had a rough patch recently with a record of just 4-6 SU and struggling to find their rhythm. However, they still manage to score around 113.7 points per game with decent shooting percentages from both inside and beyond the arc. Sure, we might not be lighting up the scoreboard like Cleveland right now, but there’s something about home court advantage that can’t be overlooked.

Defensively speaking, both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. The Bulls grab more rebounds than Cleveland but struggle with turnovers—averaging almost 16 per game—which could be crucial tonight if they want to keep pace with those high-flying Cavs. Meanwhile, Cleveland has been solid defensively too but tends to commit more fouls than they should.

So what can we expect? Well folks, I’m feeling bold today! I believe our beloved Bulls will pull off an upset tonight! Yes, you heard me right! Chicago has been known for surprising performances when least expected—especially at home—and I think they’ll rise to the occasion tonight.

However—and here’s where it gets interesting—I do think that even if Chicago manages to snag that win (which would mean covering the spread), it might not be a high-scoring affair as both teams tighten up defensively in such an important matchup. So my prediction? The Bulls take this one home while Cleveland covers that -7 point spread because of how close it’ll likely be.

As for that Over/Under set at 233.5? I’m leaning towards UNDER on this one; expect some gritty defense as both teams battle for every possession.

So grab your lucky jersey (you know I will!), settle in front of that TV screen or head out to watch live because this is going to be one thrilling ride! Go Bulls!