Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Prediction - Nov. 8 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Chicago Bulls will be on the road to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in another round of league games. It is one of the eight games scheduled for Saturday.

The Bulls are second in the Eastern Conference with a 6-2 record. Their last matchup was against the Milwaukee Bucks, losing 126-110 on Friday on the road.

Bulls guard Josh Giddey recorded 16 points, seven rebounds and 14 assists. Matas Buzelis added 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists.

The Cavaliers, on the other hand, are third in the East with a 6-3 record. They have won their last three games, with their last victory coming in a 148-114 road win against the Washington Wizards on Friday.

Donovan Mitchell recorded 24 points, five rebounds and five assists. Darius Garland chipped in with 20 points, two rebounds and nine assists.

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Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game details

The Bulls-Cavaliers game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The matchup can be watched on TV via FanDuel Sports Network and streamed via Fubo.

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Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting lines

Moneyline: Bulls (+275) vs. Cavaliers (-350)

Spread: Bulls (+8.5) vs. Cavaliers (-8.5)

Total: (O/U): Bulls (o240.0) -110 vs. Cavaliers (u240.0) -110

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Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers preview

The Bulls have a better head-to-head record against the Cavaliers. They have met 238 times, and Chicago leads with a 133-105 record. However, Cleveland has dominated the contest with a 9-1 record in the last 10 meetings.

Their last regular-season matchup was on April 8, with the Cavaliers winning 135-113 at home. Garland recorded 28 points, two rebounds and five assists. Bulls' guard Buzelis finished with 19 points, five rebounds and five assists.

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Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers predicted starting lineups

Bulls

PG: Josh Giddey | SG: Kevin Huerter | SF: Isaac Okoro | PF: Matas Buzelis | C: Nikola Vucevic

Cavaliers

PG - Darius Garland | SG - Donovan Mitchell | SF - De'Andre Hunter | PF - Evan Mobley | C - Jarrett Allen

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting tips

Josh Giddey has an over/under of 20.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 22.3 ppg already this season, and the safe bet is the under.

Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell has an over/under of 26.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 30.9 ppg already this season, and the safe bet is the over.

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Game prediction

The Cavaliers are heavy favorites to win against the Bulls. Their recent streak and home-court advantage should play to their strengths.