LiontipsChicago vs. Cleveland. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
On October 17, Chicago defeated Minnesota with great difficulty on its home court with a score of 125:123. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Coby White, who scored 23 points. Nikola Vucevic made a double-double (17 points, 12 rebounds, four assists). Zach LaVine scored 19 points. Talen Horton-Tucker - 17. In the offseason, DeMar DeRozan left for Sacramento, and Andre Drummond returned to Philadelphia.
Disqualifications and injuries
The participation of several bench players in the match is in question.
Interesting facts for betting
The Bulls' two-point shooting percentage last season was 47 percent (17th in the league).
Estimated composition
Coby White - Josh Giddey - Zach LaVine - Nikola Vucevic - Patrick Williams.
Current form
Cleveland has lost all three preseason games. In its last meeting, the Ohio team unexpectedly lost to Detroit with a score of 92:108 on October 17. The best player on the losing team was Jarrett Allen, who scored 19 points, made eight rebounds and one assist. Donovan Mitchell recorded 13 points.
During the offseason, the core of the team remained intact – veteran contracts were signed with Mitchell and Jarrett Allen. Kenneth Atkinson came in to replace J.B. Bickerstaff, who was fired from his post as head coach.
Disqualifications and injuries
Max Stras and several other bench players may miss the match for medical reasons.
Interesting facts for betting
Cleveland three-point shooting percentage is 36.7 percent (15th in the league at the end of the 2023-24 season).
Estimated composition
Caris LeVert - Evan Mobley - Darius Garland - Jarrett Allen - Donovan Mitchell.
Trends
Bet Total Points Chicago over 109.5
The Bulls average 112.2 points.
1.81Vucevic Total Rebounds Under 11.5
Vucevic averages 10.4 rebounds per game.
1.87Tip and bets
Bookmakers experts consider Cleveland to be the clear favorite of the upcoming match. In their opinion, Chicago will have very little chance of success. And that is true. Cleveland is approaching the upcoming match with a fighting squad. There is not much time left before the start of the season. Kenny Atkinson will definitely prefer to release the main players. The team from Ohio will have to achieve a convincing victory in the final match of the preseason to start the championship on a major note.
Our prediction is a Cleveland victory with a handicap of (-2.5) points including overtime at 1.76
Bet on individual total
Cleveland did not show the most outstanding performance last season. The average is 112.4 points per game (20th place in the league). And in home matches it is a little higher - 113.9. This time everything is going to the fact that the Cavaliers will be able to improve their statistics in a game with a not very formidable opponent.
Our prediction is Cleveland individual total is over 115.5 points including overtime for 1.85
Bet on the player
Mitchell played 55 games in the regular season and averaged 26.6 points per game. The 28-year-old guard certainly hasn't lost his core skills over the summer. Donovan will be able to cause a lot of trouble for the opposing defense.
Our prediction is Mitchell total points over 27.5 including overtime at 1.87
