NBA Prop Bets: Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks (January 10, 2026)
The Dallas Mavericks (14-24) face the Chicago Bulls (17-20) at United Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup. The Bulls opened as 3.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 4.5, leaving the Bulls at -175 and Mavericks at +145. The total points line is set at 233.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 119-114 Chicago.
- The Mavericks (-115) have a 16-21-1 ATS record this season, while the Bulls (-105) hold a record of 17-19-1.
- The Mavericks have a 16-22-0 O/U record this season (meaning 16 games have gone over the total points line and 22 have gone under). The Bulls have a 16-20-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Mavericks are averaging 113.1 points per game this season (25th in the league). Comparatively, the Bulls are averaging +4.0 more at 117.1 points (14th).
- Defensively, the Mavericks are giving up 116.9 points per game this season (18th in the league), while the Bulls are giving up an average of 121.2 points (26th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Mavericks currently rank 5th for pace this season, recording 101.7 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Bulls sit 3rd on that scale with 102.0 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 35.6% of the Mavericks' field goal attempts come from three point range (27th in the league), leaving 64.4% from two. Meanwhile, the Bulls' opponents are taking 40.5% of their attempts from three (20th) and 59.5% from two.
- Comparatively, Chicago takes 43.0% of shots from three (10th), leaving 57.0% from two, while Dallas' opponents are attempting 37.5% from three (9th) and 62.5% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Mavericks are shooting 33.7% from deep in 2025/26 (29th in the NBA), compared to the Bulls who are making 36.0% of their attempts (14th).
- On the opposite end, Dallas is holding opponents to 33.1% of their three-point attempts (1st), while Chicago's opponents are hitting 36.7% of their shots (21st).
Ball Protection
- The Mavericks are committing 15.6 turnovers per game this season, ranking 22nd in the league, while the Bulls are forcing 12.6 turnovers (29th).
- Flipping that script, Dallas is forcing 13.5 turnovers (25th), while Chicago is committing 14.7 (14th).
Crashing the Boards
- Dallas is pulling down 44.8 rebounds per game this season (10th in the league), including 9.9 offensive boards (T25th). Conversely, Chicago's opponents are averaging 45.5 rebounds (23rd), 11.5 of which have come on the offensive end (13th).
- Meanwhile, the Bulls are averaging an impressive 45.6 rebounds (7th) and 10.5 offensive rebounds (22nd), while the Mavericks are allowing 47.4 and 12.6, ranking 28th and 28th.
First Quarter Winner
Dallas is +110 to win the first quarter, while Chicago is -130. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 13-23-2 | 9-10-1 | 4-13-1 | 5-8-0 | 8-15-2 | 2-8-0 |
| Chicago | 13-21-3 | 9-10-0 | 4-11-3 | 7-9-1 | 6-12-2 | 4-5-1 |
First Half Winner
Dallas is +120 to win the first half and Chicago is -142. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 13-24-1 | 7-12-1 | 6-12-0 | 5-8-0 | 8-16-1 | 3-7-0 |
| Chicago | 12-23-2 | 6-12-1 | 6-11-1 | 4-13-0 | 8-10-2 | 3-6-1 |
HT/FT
Dallas is +190 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Chicago is -105.
- The Mavericks have completed the HT/FT double in 18.4% of games this season, while the Bulls have completed the HT/FT double in 21.6% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Saturday's matchup is +1100 to go to overtime.
- The Mavericks have played in four games that went to overtime this season, while the Bulls have appeared in one.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 21 of Dallas' 38 games this season. Meanwhile, 24 of Chicago's 37 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Dallas recorded a 120-119 victory over Chicago at United Center when these teams last met on March 29, 2025. The Mavericks have now won four straight against the Bulls. Despite being on the losing side, Matas Buzelis was influential on that day, recording 28 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
