Let's dive into the deep end of this Dallas Mavericks vs. Chicago Bulls matchup, ladies and gents. Leading Dallas, we've got Kyrie Irving, consistently putting up a cool 24.7 points per game this season. From his sidekick spot, we've also got Naji Marshall who's been on a delightful scoring spree with 19.2 points per game for the last month.
However, the Chicago Bulls aren't grazing in the fields just yet. They have their young gun, Coby White, averaging a whopping 28.4 points in the last month. He's supported by, none other than, Josh Giddey, who impressively averaged a double-double over the past month with 22 points and 9.7 rebounds each game.
Now, let's roll back the tapes on history. When looking at their past match-ups, it seems like the Dallas Mavericks have the Bulls by the horns, lassoing in the victory in 3 out of the 4 previous battles. But hey, it's not all about the past; one has to ask, "What have you done for me lately?"
In terms of regular season records, Dallas holds a narrow edge with a record of 36-38 as compared to the Bulls' 33-40. The Bulls, however, have been lighting it up recently, coming off a blazing win against the Los Angeles team back home. The Mavericks, on the other hand, have managed to keep their heads above water with a win on the road against Orlando.
Location in the rankings? Dallas is holding the reins at #10 in the Western Conference while the Bulls are locking horns at #9 in the Eastern Conference.
Alright, time to show my hand. Drum roll, please.
Albert’s Prediction: Dallas Mavericks by 3