Mavericks at Bulls predictions, preview, how to watch

Chicago is starting to turn the corner while Dallas is trying to get into the postseason.

Nov 6, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) drives to the basket as Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks end their four-game Eastern Conference road trip on Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls, who have recently started to turn the corner. But the Mavericks are 3-0 when Anthony Davis plays, and with him returning to his hometown, hopefully, he has something special in store.

Dallas is coming off a 101-92 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday, holding the Magic to 42.5% shooting from the floor and a horrific 16.7% from three. It was far from a pretty game offensively, but Jaden Hardy and Brandon Williams helped carry the Mavs to the finish line. Davis has had his minutes restricted since he returned from injury, and he's still far from 100%, but he still has a big impact on the floor.

Chicago just had the wildest win you might ever see in the NBA, scoring nine points in the final ten seconds of the game and Josh Giddey hitting a halfcourt shot to sink Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bulls have now won four straight and nine of the last 11 games. Their season looked over on March 4th when they were 24-38, but now they sit just a couple of games back from the 7/8 seeds for the better Play-In game. Coby White has been the biggest catalyst over this strong stretch of basketball, averaging 30.2 PPG while shooting 50.2% from the floor.

The final 12.6 seconds of Bulls-Lakers 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ahMIjnwxby

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 28, 2025

The Mavericks won the first meeting between these two 119-99 in Dallas in early November, but Luka Doncic was still a Maverick then.

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Dallas Mavericks forward-center Anthony Davis (3) celebrates his three pointer against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images | Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Date/Time: Saturday, March 29th, 7 p.m. CST

Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Team Records: Bulls 33-40, Mavericks 36-38

TV/Streaming: NBA League Pass, KFAA, Chicago Sports Network

Spread (via FanDuel): Mavericks +3

Over/Under: 237

Moneyline: Bulls -154, Mavericks +130

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