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Bulls vs. Mavericks Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

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Bulls vs. Mavericks preview (Apr 12). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Mavericks -5.5) & Josh Giddey's status (Out - Hamstring).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:Bulls +5.5, Bulls +233, Total U 248.5
Injury Impact:Josh Giddey (Out - Hamstring)
Data Freshness:56s ago (11:08 AM EST)
GAME PREDICTIONS Latest News

GAME PREDICTIONS

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Mavericks logoMavericks win by
5.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

 logo35%
65%Mavericks logo

Model Picks

Bulls

Bulls +5.5

Bulls

Bulls +233

Total

Total U 248.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Bulls INJURIES

Out

Giddey (hamstring) will not play in Chicago's final two games of the regular season, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.

Out

The Bulls listed Buzelis as Out for Sunday's (Apr. 12) game against the Nets.

Out

The Bulls listed Okoro as Out for Sunday's (Apr. 12) game against the Nets.

Out

Simons will not play in Chicago's final two games of the regular season, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.

Probable

The Bulls listed Sexton as Probable for Sunday's (Apr. 12) game against the Nets.

Probable

The Bulls listed Williams as Probable for Sunday's (Apr. 12) game against the Nets.

Out For Season

Smith will miss the remainder of the season, according to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic.

Out For Season

The Bulls said on Saturday (Feb. 21) that Collins will undergo surgery for a sprain right toe and will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025-26 season.

Out

Head coach Billy Donovan said Friday that Yabusele will not play in Chicago's final two regular-season games, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Out

Richards (elbow) will not play in Chicago's final two games of the regular season, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.

Probable

The Bulls listed Olbrich as Probable for Sunday's (Apr. 12) game against the Nets.

Out For Season

The Bulls reported on Wednesday (Dec. 3) that Essengue will have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, per HC Billy Donovan.

Mavericks INJURIES

Doubtful

The Mavericks listed Washington as Doubtful for Sunday's (Apr. 12) game against Chicago.

Doubtful

The Mavericks listed Marshall as Doubtful for Sunday's (Apr. 12) game against Chicago.

Day To Day

The Mavericks listed Gafford as Douibtful for Sunday's (Apr. 12) game against Chicago.

Doubtful

The Mavericks listed Williams as Doubtful for Sunday's (Apr. 12) game against Chicago.

Doubtful

The Mavericks listed Bagley III as Doubtful for Sunday's (Apr. 12) game against Chicago.

Out For Season

The Mavericks announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Lively II has successfully underwent foot surgery.

Doubtful

The Mavericks listed Martin as Doubtful for Sunday's (Apr. 12) game against Chicago.

Out For Season

The Mavericks said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Irving is OUT for the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks?

The Dallas Mavericks are favored by 5.5 points on the spread (-5.5), while the Chicago Bulls are underdogs +5.5 points. The moneyline is Chicago Bulls +233 and Dallas Mavericks -245. The total is set at 248.5 points.

Who is projected to win Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Dallas Mavericks to win by 5.0 points. Win probability is 65% for the Dallas Mavericks and 35% for the Chicago Bulls.

What is the injury report for the Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks?

The latest injury report shows Josh Giddey (Out – hamstring), Matas Buzelis (Out – ankle), Isaac Okoro (Out – quad), Anfernee Simons (Out – wrist), Collin Sexton (Probable – finger), Patrick Williams (Probable – thumb), Jalen Smith (Out For Season – calf), Zach Collins (Out For Season – toe), Guerschon Yabusele (Out – shoulder), Nick Richards (Out – elbow), Lachlan Olbrich (Probable – foot), Noa Essengue (Out For Season – shoulder) for the Chicago Bulls, while P.J. Washington (Doubtful – elbow), Naji Marshall (Doubtful – hip), Daniel Gafford (Day To Day – rest), Brandon Williams (Doubtful – illness), Marvin Bagley III (Doubtful – shoulder), Dereck Lively II (Out For Season – foot), Caleb Martin (Doubtful – foot), Kyrie Irving (Out For Season – knee) are listed for the Dallas Mavericks.

What are the best bets for Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks (spread, moneyline, total)?

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Bulls +233. The projected margin supports this pick.