Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Picks - Odds and ATS Predictions

Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Picks - Odds and ATS Predictions

Keith F
Date: December 21, 7:05 pm
Location: Quicken Loans Arena
TV: WGN Chicago

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Cleveland -11
Total: 213

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The defending Eastern Conference Champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host their divisional rivals the Chicago Bulls at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:05 PM EST and is set to be televised on FSN and WGN. Earlier this season in November, the Cavaliers defeated the Bulls in the United Center by a score of 113-91. Overall, the Cavaliers have won the two last two meetings. Previous to this, Chicago had the upper-hand in this rivalry with five consecutive wins.
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Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers Overview<br />
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The Bulls have ignited as of recent thanks to a comprehensive homestand in the Windy City that has seen the Bulls win their last five in Chicago and their previous seven contests overall. The Eastern Conference Champs looked more like their dominant selves as of recent but that didn’t stop Milwaukee from handing King James and company a loss in the Bradley Center on Tuesday. The Cavaliers saw its five-game win streak come to an end at the hands of a Bucks three-pointer when the Deers took down the Cavs 119-116.
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Chicago at Cleveland NBA Key Betting Trends<br />
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Cleveland now sits at 23-9 SU while posting a record of just 11-20-1 against the spread as they own a propensity to be overvalued as three-time defending Eastern Conference Champion.
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The opposite has been the case with the Bulls.
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Chi-town sits a 10-20 SU this season but they have been a savory 17-12-1 against the spread.
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It is worth noting that the Bulls have won just three games on the road this year whilst the Cavs are an impeccable 13-4 SU in The Q.
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Public Money<br />
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Out of the gate, the public has taken a fondness to the Bulls. This has been reflected in 74% of the cash and the 65% of the ticket action coming in on Chicago. 100% of the consensus also like the Bulls in this scenario from a forum perspective. Despite this, the market has not moved by. In Over/Under markets, conflicting narratives have arisen. 79% of the cash has come in on the Over whilst 69% of the ticket action is on the Under. This market has risen by just half of a point since its open to reinforce action on the Over. On the Money Line, the Bulls are priced as a +506 underdog compared to Cleveland who sit at as a -700 home favorite.
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Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers Pick

Laying the lumber, we see Cleveland asked to spot is often an ill-advised practice. However, in this fleeting occasion it is appropriate. The Cavaliers defeated this outfit by 22 on its own court just 17 days ago now its asked to spot half that number on its own court. Given the fact we would expect to pay a premium to typically back Cleveland on its own court, this might be one of the few scenarios where we can exploit home court advantage at a reduced price. The Bulls are riding the hot hand whilst the Cavs just lost, this in itself sells the upset factor and points and also cultivates an overreaction on the underdog. Perfect time to sell on Chicago.

Free Pick: Take Cleveland -11
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