- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Venue: United Center in Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CHSN
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The Chicago Bulls (28-40) will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (42-27) at the United Center this Thursday.
In their previous outing, the Cavaliers secured a 123-116 victory over the Bucks. Cleveland was called for 20 fouls while Milwaukee registered 22. Their long-range shooting was productive, hitting 20 out of 45 attempts from beyond the arc. The Bucks shot 70.6% from the free throw line, making 12 of 17 tries. Milwaukee gathered 39 rebounds (7 offensive, 32 defensive) along with 4 blocks. They tallied 24 assists and managed 3 steals. Defensively, the Cavaliers allowed the Bucks to shoot 47.7% from the floor, with Cleveland managing to dish out 27 assists while forcing 8 turnovers and securing 3 steals. The Cavaliers controlled 46 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end, and shot 79.4% from the charity stripe, converting 27 of 34 free throws. Cleveland posted a field goal percentage of 48.8% (42 out of 86) and made 12 of 36 attempts from three-point range.
James Harden played a pivotal role in this contest, finishing with 27 points on 7 of 10 shooting in 34 minutes. He also contributed 5 rebounds and 6 assists, registering an impressive 70.0% field goal percentage.
The Cavaliers enter this matchup with a record of 42-27 this season. They commit an average of 14.1 turnovers per game and average 19.8 personal fouls each contest. Cleveland grabs 44.2 rebounds per game and has made 1,954 assists this season, placing them 6th in the league in assists. The Cavaliers boast a three-point shooting percentage of 36.1% (1,004 of 2,784) and a free-throw percentage of 77.5%. They average 119.1 points per game, ranking 3rd in the NBA, with a 47.8% shooting accuracy from the field.
Defensively, the Cavaliers force 15.5 turnovers per game while allowing 20.4 personal fouls. They currently rank 18th in the league in assists allowed, giving up 1,846 assists this season. Their opponents are shooting 46.3% from the field (2,843 of 6,137), and they allow 43.7 rebounds per game on average. Cleveland’s defense surrenders 37.0% from beyond the arc and ranks 13th in points allowed per game (114.9).
In their last game, the Bulls triumphed over the Grizzlies with a score of 132-107. Chicago pulled in 34 defensive rebounds alongside 13 offensive boards for a total of 47. They turned the ball over 17 times while forcing 9 steals. The Grizzlies committed 18 personal fouls, granting the Bulls 21 free throw opportunities. Chicago converted 18 of the free throws for an efficiency of 85.7%. Chicago also excelled in three-point shooting, making 18 of 48 attempts (37.5%). The Bulls ended the game shooting 51.6% from the field (48 of 93), while allowing the Grizzlies to shoot 45.3% (39 of 86). Memphis hit 35.9% of their three-pointers, making 14 out of 39 attempts, and converted 15 of 19 free throws (78.9%). On the boards, Chicago allowed Memphis to collect a total of 37 rebounds (10 offensive).
Matas Buzelis shone in this matchup, scoring 29 points in 32 minutes while securing 1 assist. He achieved a shooting rate of 54.5% by making 12 of 22 attempts and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Chicago holds a record of 28-40 for the season. Offensively, the Bulls shoot 46.9% from the field, ranking 14th in the league. They have scored a total of 7,887 points this season (116.0 per game) and average 45.1 rebounds per game. Chicago generates 28.8 assists per game (4th in the NBA) and turn the ball over at a rate of 15.1 times per game. They commit an average of 18.6 fouls and have an 78.2% free throw success rate.
Defensively, the Bulls are ranked 26th in the NBA, allowing 120.0 points per game. They force their opponents into 12.6 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 47.3% from the field (22nd in the NBA). Chicago’s defense concedes 36.8% on three-point shots (948 of 2,573), with opponents converting 77.7% of their free throw attempts. They allow 28.4 assists and 45.3 total rebounds per game, ranking 28th and 22nd respectively in the NBA.
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Prediction: Back Chicago and the under on total points.
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