Cleveland Cavaliers are favored to win against Chicago Bulls with a spread of -4.5 and moneyline around -185, due to their strong recent form including a narrow loss to Hornets but dominant BPI projections in prior games, while Bulls have shown inconsistency. Key players like Donovan Mitchell for Cavs are in form, and venue advantage at Rocket Arena plays a role with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 1:00 AM UTC on December 18, 2025, which is 8:00 PM ET on December 17, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago.

The game will be at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH, with a capacity of 19,432 seats, serving as the home venue for Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA matchup.

Cleveland Cavaliers are predicted to win with moneyline odds around -185 and spread -4.5 (O/U 240.5), supported by their superior BPI projections and recent performances where they covered large spreads, while Bulls struggle against top Eastern Conference teams.

In recent head-to-head meetings, Cleveland Cavaliers hold an edge with strong wins over Bulls, averaging high-scoring games; over the last 10 encounters, Cavs lead 6-4, bolstered by their current season form and home dominance.