# NBA

Bulls vs Mavericks prediction

Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks, Saturday 19 December, 8:00 PM ET at American Airlines Center. Our line gives the Mavericks a 73% chance.

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NBASeries starts 12/19
Bulls1-6
vs
Mavericks4-3

American Airlines Center, DallasTV: KFAA-TV, MavsTV

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Record
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Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Bulls

  • PointsCaleb Wilson21.6
  • AssistsJosh Giddey7.9
  • ReboundsJalen Smith8.6

Mavericks

  • PointsCooper Flagg25.2
  • AssistsCooper Flagg6.5
  • ReboundsP.J. Washington7.7

Season averages

CHIStatDAL
L5StreakL1
128.9Points Against112.3
1-6Last Ten Games4-3
112.6Points Per Game112.0
42Field Goal %48
28Three Point %33
45.3Rebounds Per Game42.4
24.6Assists Per Game25.9
5.3Blocks Per Game6.0
8.7Steals Per Game9.1

Last five games

Bulls

  • Lvs WSH124-120
  • Lat BOS134-99
  • Lvs NY133-127
  • Lat BOS125-111
  • Lat PHI126-107

Mavericks

  • Lvs SA122-106
  • Wat MIA113-109
  • Wvs OKC120-96
  • Wvs HOU116-111
  • Lvs SAC115-100

Injury report

Bulls

  • Nic ClaxtonOut
  • Jalen SmithDay-To-Day

Mavericks

  • Max ChristieOut
  • Santi AldamaOut
  • Tarik BiberovicOut
  • Dereck Lively IIOut
  • Sergio de LarreaOut

Game info

Venue
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV
KFAA-TV, MavsTV
Season series
Series starts 12/19

Bulls and Mavericks this season

  1. Sat 19 DecBulls at MavericksSat 8:00 PM ET
  2. Mon 25 JanMavericks at BullsMon 8:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Bulls vs Mavericks?

8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 19 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Bulls vs Mavericks on?

ESPN lists KFAA-TV, MavsTV for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Bulls vs Mavericks?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Dallas Mavericks a 73% chance, so a call on them pays x1.37. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Bulls vs Mavericks played?

At American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, the home of the Dallas Mavericks.

How many times do the Bulls and Mavericks play this season?

This season's schedule has 2 games between them.

When do the Bulls and Mavericks play next?

Monday 25 January 2027 at 8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Mavericks at the Bulls.

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