Published Mar 18, 11:30pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 18, 11:30pm ET
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Updated Mar 18, 11:30pm ET
One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Chicago Bulls hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. Who has the edge in our Bulls vs Cavaliers pick?
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| Chicago Bulls | +9.5 (-116) |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | -9.5 (-109) |
After outlasting the Warriors in a 130-124 overtime win, Chicago has dropped three of its previous four games. This stretch includes a 139-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
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Chicago trailed 72-45 at the break, and it didn't get any better after that, as the Raptors increased their advantage to 32 points through three quarters on their way to an easy win.
Matas Buzelis led five double-digit scorers with 19 points and seven rebounds. Rob Dillingham led the bench unit with 15 points, connecting on seven of his 11 shot attempts.
Following a 128-122 loss to Orlando, the Cavaliers have won two of their previous three games, including a 123-116 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.
This back-and-forth battle had 16 lead changes and 11 ties. Leading by four points (110-106) at the 3:39 mark in the fourth quarter, Cleveland scored seven straight points, providing the home team with just enough separation to secure the victory.
Evan Mobley tied for team-high scoring honors, finishing with 27 points and 15 rebounds. James Harden also scored 27 points, along with six assists and five rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Bulls have dropped 12 of the previous 15 meetings in this series, and Cleveland is 14-4 in its last 18 outings against Eastern Conference opponents.
Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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