Cavaliers vs. Bulls Odds & Betting Predictions - November 12, 2024

Josh Giddey is averaging 28.4 PRA in games where Zach LaVine plays and although he’s cleared this line 57.1% of his games this season, two of three misses came vs. ORL (he shot 4-4 from 3PT) and MIL (where he had 15 RA, line is 11.5). But this matchup vs. CLE won’t be that easy to stat pad. They allow the 7th fewest assists and 4th fewest rebounds and rank the 3rd best at defending rolls - 2.5 APG go to Vuc. Giddey thrives in transition and using the PnR with Vucevic, but will now play a Cavs defense that ranks 9th best at limiting fastbreaks and 5th best at PnR. If his shot isn’t falling, he can be very one-dimensional on drives but CLE runs Allen & Mobley in the paint to control points inside. And then there’s the defensive liability issues and potential to see a shorten leash. Last game vs. ATL was the first time we saw Giddey get pulled for Ayo and not close the game. The Cavs are 10-0 and can be up big if things fall their way, which could mean Giddey gets taken out for a shooter. We’ve seen this in the playoffs because of his defense, and the Cavs have a stellar backcourt of DG-Spida which would require more ball pressure than normal. #PlayerProps

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