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Cavaliers vs. Bulls Prediction: Can Zach LaVine, Bulls Surprise Unbeaten Cavs on Monday Night?
Cleveland Cavaliers (3-0, 1st in Central Division) vs. Chicago Bulls (2-1, 2nd in Central Division)
Monday, October 31, 2022, 7:00 PM ET, United Center, Chicago, IL
The Cleveland Cavaliers will put their perfect 3-0 record on the line when they visit the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The Bulls are coming off a 116-108 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday, while the Cavaliers are coming off a 114-96 win over the New York Knicks on Friday.
The Cavaliers are led by Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 31.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. Darius Garland is also averaging 21.3 points and 8.0 assists per game, while Jarrett Allen is averaging 16.7 points and 12.3 rebounds per game.
The Bulls are led by Zach LaVine, who is averaging 25.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. DeMar DeRozan is also averaging 22.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
The Cavaliers are a slight favorite in this game, but the Bulls have a chance to pull off the upset if they can get enough production from their bench. The Bulls' bench has been inconsistent this season, but they have the potential to be a major factor in this game.
Here are some of the key matchups to watch in this game:
* Donovan Mitchell vs. Zach LaVine
* Darius Garland vs. Lonzo Ball
* Jarrett Allen vs. Nikola Vucevic
The Cavaliers are the better team on paper, but the Bulls have a chance to pull off the upset if they can get enough production from their bench. This game is sure to be a close one, and it could go either way.