Bet of the Day - December 17, 2025

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Chicago on Wednesday night to take on the Bulls at the United Center. The Bulls have struggled at home, while Cleveland are coming off a loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Below, we break down this Eastern Conference matchup as our Bet of the Day.

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Chicago are having a tough season so far, sitting at a 10-15 record. Things have been especially tough at the United Center, where the Bulls have lost four straight home games. Their latest win at home was almost a month ago against the Washington Wizards. Josh Giddey continues to carry the team, but defensive issues remain a major concern, with Chicago allowing over 122 points per game.

Cleveland come into this matchup off a frustrating overtime loss to the Hornets. The Cavaliers have shown flashes of quality throughout the season, but they still haven't managed to put together a convincing winning streak. Despite that, they sit 7th in the Eastern Conference with a 15-12 record, staying firmly in the playoff picture.

The numbers point toward a low-scoring game. Both teams average a combined 235.9 points per game, a bit below this line, and their last 10 outings have also stayed under this mark. With the recent games trending lower, under 240.5 points looks like the best value play.