Bulls vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 10

Bulls vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: CHSN+ and KFAA

The Chicago Bulls (17-20) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks (14-24) on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at United Center as only 2.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on CHSN+ and KFAA. The matchup has an over/under set at 233.5 points.

Bulls vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Bulls vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Bulls win (56.2%)

Bulls vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Bulls have registered a 17-19-1 record against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Mavericks are 15-22-1 this season.
• Bulls games have gone over the total 17 times out of 38 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this year have eclipsed the over/under 47.4% of the time (18 out of 38 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Chicago has played better when playing at home, covering nine times in 19 home games, and eight times in 18 road games.
• At home, the Bulls go over the over/under 36.8% of the time (seven of 19 games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, topping the total in 55.6% of games (10 of 18).
• Dallas has been better against the spread at home (10-9-1) than away (5-13-0) this year.
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Mavericks' games have finished above the over/under at home (45%, nine of 20) compared to away (50%, nine of 18).

Bulls Leaders

• Nikola Vucevic is averaging 16.5 points, 3.6 assists and 9.3 rebounds.
• Matas Buzelis averages 14.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists, shooting 48.6% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 made treys per contest.
• Tre Jones' numbers on the season are 11.9 points, 3 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, shooting 51.2% from the floor.
• Ayo Dosunmu's numbers on the season are 14.3 points, 2.7 boards and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 50.8% from the field and 44.1% from downtown, with an average of 1.8 made treys.
• Kevin Huerter is averaging 11.7 points, 2.4 assists and 3.8 rebounds.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 19.1 points for the Mavericks, plus 6.6 boards and 4.3 assists.
• The Mavericks are receiving 13.3 points, 4.6 boards and 2.6 assists per game from Naji Marshall.
• Per game, Max Christie provides the Mavericks 12.4 points, 3.4 boards and 2.1 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Klay Thompson's numbers on the season are 11.3 points, 2.5 boards and 1.3 assists per contest. He is making 37.3% of his shots from the floor and 35.8% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.7 treys.
• Per game, Daniel Gafford gets the Mavericks 8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 1.4 blocks (10th in NBA).

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