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Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls: preview and win probability

Cleveland Cavaliers visit Chicago Bulls. Cavaliers are 0-1 and have gone L-L-L-L-L in their last 5, while Bulls are 0-1 and have gone W-W-L-L-L in their last 5.

The model leans toward Cavaliers: about 64% to win, with a projected score of Cleveland Cavaliers 116, Chicago Bulls 112. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 8 times in our recent records. Cavaliers lead 6-2, and the average margin has been 6.5 points in favor of Cavaliers.

On the injury report, Nicolas Claxton (CHI) is listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Bulls come in with the better recent form (2 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Bulls.
  • Watch the rotation: 1 player is listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 19: CLE 115, CHI 110
  • Dec 19: CHI 136, CLE 125
  • Dec 17: CLE 111, CHI 127
  • Nov 8: CHI 122, CLE 128
  • Apr 8: CHI 113, CLE 135

Injury report

Cleveland Cavaliers

No reported injuries.

Chicago Bulls
  • Nicolas Claxton Out · back Nov 4
  • Jordan Hawkins Questionable · back Oct 23
  • Dailyn Swain Questionable · back Oct 23
  • Tobe Awaka Probable · back Oct 23
  • Zach Collins Probable · back Oct 23

Win probability

64%
36%
CavaliersBulls

Projected score: Cavaliers 116, Bulls 112

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

CLECHI
Record0-10-1
Last 5LLLLLWWLLL
Points per game10692
Allowed per game114135
Days of rest––
Rating15731370

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