On Monday, at 8 p.m. ET, the Chicago Bulls will face the Dallas Mavericks at the United Center. Chicago maintains a 31-33 overall record, with a 16-15 performance at home, while Dallas boasts a 36-28 record overall, including 17-13 on the road. The Bulls currently hold the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Mavericks secure the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, closely trailing the Suns by just one game.
Historically, the Bulls have shown strength against the Mavericks, winning 6 out of their last 9 encounters. Despite the Bulls' reputation for lower scoring, they are anticipated to find success against Dallas. The Mavericks' defense has struggled post-All-Star Break, conceding an average of 124.3 points per game, with opponents shooting 50.3% from the floor and 41.6% from beyond the arc during this period.
Conversely, the Mavericks' offense, led by Luka Doncic, is in peak form. Doncic recently achieved his 6th consecutive triple-double against the Detroit Pistons, scoring 39 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 142-124 victory. The Mavericks' offense averages 119 points per game, ranking 6th in the league, and they excel in three-point shooting, averaging over 14.9 made three-pointers per game, ranking 3rd.
Expectations for the game suggest a high-scoring affair, with this matchup having the highest total on the board. Notably, Sportsinsights reports that 80% of the public is betting the Under, a significant indicator. However, this signals an opportunity to go against the public trend, with projections suggesting a game total well within the 240-243 point range.
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Pick: 232.5 (-110)
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