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Dec 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives past Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, March 30th, the (47-25) Cleveland Cavaliers will be on the road to take on the (35-39) Chicago Bulls.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Cavaliers 105.8 – Bulls 101.8 with an over/under of 206.7.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Cavaliers +3.6 (5th) > Bulls -1.0 (tied for 16th)
Points per game: Cavaliers 110.5 (4th) > Bulls 102.4 (tied for 24th)
Points allowed per game: Bulls 103.4 (8th) > Cavaliers 106.9 (22nd)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Cavaliers 47.1% (5th) > Bulls 44.3% (25th)
Three Point Percentage: Cavaliers 38.8% (2nd) > Bulls 33.1% (27th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Cavaliers 45.8% (14th) > Bulls 46.1% (21st)
Turnovers committed per game: Bulls 13.0 (12th) > Cavaliers 13.1 (tied for 13th)
Turnovers forced per game: Bulls 12.8 (20th) > Cavaliers 12.0 (28th)
Rebounds per game: Bulls 45.9 (3rd) > Cavaliers 43.4 (17th)
Assists per game: Cavaliers 22.7 (12th) > Clippers 22.4 (15th)
Summary:
Cleveland is really struggling going just (5-5) in their last ten games. Cleveland’s defense has been atrocious as of late. In the month of March, the Cavaliers have held only two of their fourteen opponents under 103 points. Although Chicago is (4-6) in their past ten games, they have won three of their last four. The Bulls have won six of their playing last seven head to head games against the Cavaliers including all three games this season. The Bulls will be without Dwyane Wade who is out for the season with a fractured elbow. Whether it’s merely boredom or real defensive issues, the Cavaliers can’t stop anyone right now. If the Cavaliers get hot from the perimeter the Bulls will struggle to keep up because they don’t shoot the three well. Cleveland hasn’t won in Chicago since October of 2014. The Bulls definitely have the Cavaliers number so I like them to win again on Thursday.
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