The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road tonight to take on the Chicago Bulls, as James Harden looks to have another impressive performance.
My Cavaliers vs Bulls predictions are eyeing “The Beard” to show out at the United Center.
Read more in my NBA picks for Thursday, March 19.
Cavaliers vs Bulls prediction
Cavaliers vs Bulls best bet: James Harden Over 20.5 points (-112)
James Harden hasn’t been the same dominant force since coming over to the Cleveland Cavaliers via trade, as he’s sharing the workload with Donovan Mitchell. However, the veteran did just ball out in Tuesday’s win over the Bucks, though, dropping 27.
In fact, Harden has cashed the Over in points in two of his last four appearances, and he already scored 24 against the Bulls earlier in the campaign.
Overall, he’s played much better on the road this season, averaging 26 PPG compared to 21.9 at home.
Covers' NBA player props system projects Harden for 21.2 points, coming in just Over this number.
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Cavaliers vs Bulls same-game parlay
Evan Mobley is averaging 8.9 rebounds per night, and he’s cashed the Over in three of his last four. He had 15 rebounds on Tuesday, and he also brought down 11 on Sunday against the Mavericks. Chicago is allowing over 14 boards per night to opposing centers.
Spida had a bit of an off night on Tuesday, with only 19 points, but he hit the Over in three of five contests before that.
Mitchell is averaging 28 PPG overall, and he’s cooked the Bulls to the tune of 30.5 PPG this season.
Cavaliers vs Bulls SGP
- James Harden Over 20.5 points
- Evan Mobley Over 9.5 rebounds
- Donovan Mitchell Over 24.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: The Not-So-Itsy-Bitsy-Spida
Mitchell is averaging 3.3 makes on 9.2 attempts from downtown for a 36.4% clip. He’s cashed the Over in three of his last six, and he’s averaged 4.5 makes from 3-point territory against Chicago this season.
Sam Merrill is a 44.3% shooter from deep, averaging 3.2 makes on 7.2 attempts. He’s also hit the Over in three of six, and went 3-for-8 against Milwaukee.
Cavaliers vs Bulls SGP
- James Harden Over 20.5 points
- Evan Mobley Over 9.5 rebounds
- Donovan Mitchell Over 24.5 points
- Donovan Mitchell Over 2.5 made threes
- Sam Merrill Over 2.5 made threes
Cavaliers vs Bulls odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -13 (-110) | Bulls +13 (-110)
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -750 | Bulls +525
- Over/Under: Over 241 (-110) | Under 241 (-110)
Cavaliers vs Bulls betting trend to know
The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 18 away games (+9.35 Units / 45% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Cavaliers vs. Bulls.
How to watch Cavaliers vs Bulls
| Location | United Center, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Ohio, CHSN |
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