Bulls vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 18, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 17, 2025, 3:01PM
The Chicago Bulls will take on the favoured Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at United Center on Thursday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Coby White, Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls are looking to overcome a Cavaliers team that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bulls vs Cavaliers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Chicago vs Cleveland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 66% chance of winning against the Bulls at United Center.
Bulls vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at United Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Bulls $2.75, Cavaliers $1.48
- Line: Bulls +5.5 ($1.91), Cavaliers -5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 242 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Bulls at $2.75 and the Cavaliers at $1.48.
The Bulls are 5.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 242 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bulls (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 242-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Bulls vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.48 with Bet365
- Line: Bulls +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 242 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Bulls vs Cavaliers predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Bulls vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulls vs Cavaliers at United Center this Thursday is the Cavaliers winning 122-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Chicago vs Cleveland game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Bulls vs Cavaliers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Chicago vs Cleveland game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Bulls vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Bulls and Cavaliers at United Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Thursday 18 December 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Chicago vs Cleveland predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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