Bulls vs. Mavericks Predictions, Odds & Stats – April 12

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The Dallas Mavericks (25-56) are favored (-6.5) to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Chicago Bulls (31-50) at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The contest airs on CHSN and KFAA.

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Bulls vs. Mavericks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Mavericks 118, Bulls 117.

  • Moneyline Pick: Mavericks (-270)
  • Total Pick: Under 248.5 (computer predicts 235.3 points)
  • Pick ATS: Bulls (+6.5)

Recent Bulls vs. Mavericks Matchups

Mavericks vs Bulls (Recent Matchups)
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
1/10/2026 Bulls -2.5 233.5 -149 +124 125-107 CHI
3/29/2025 Bulls -2.5 237.5 -142 +119 120-119 DAL
11/6/2024 Mavericks -10.5 237 -510 +383 119-99 DAL

Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends

  • Dallas is 36-45-0 ATS this season.
  • The Mavericks have a 1-3 record against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
  • Dallas has hit the over in 36 of its 81 games with a set total (44.4%).
  • The Mavericks have entered the game as favorites 22 times this season and won 10, or 45.5%, of those games.
  • This season, Dallas has won one of its four games when favored by at least -270 on the moneyline.

Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends

  • Chicago is 39-42-0 ATS this year.
  • The Bulls are 15-14 against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this season.
  • A total of 36 of Chicago's 81 games with a set total have hit the over (44.4%).
  • The Bulls have won 18 of the 51 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (35.3%).
  • Chicago has a record of 4-22 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +219 or longer (15.4%).

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Bulls vs. Mavericks Injury Report

Mavericks

Mavericks:

Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),

Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee),

P.J. Washington: Day-To-Day (Elbow),

Marvin Bagley III: Day-To-Day (Shoulder),

Daniel Gafford: Day-To-Day (Rest),

Caleb Martin: Day-To-Day (Foot),

Brandon Williams: Day-To-Day (Illness),

Naji Marshall: Day-To-Day (Hip)

Bulls

Bulls:

Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),

Zach Collins: Out For Season (Toe),

Jalen Smith: Out For Season (Calf),

Anfernee Simons: Out (Wrist),

Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),

Guerschon Yabusele: Out (Shoulder),

Nick Richards: Out (Elbow),

Patrick Williams: Probable (Thumb),

Matas Buzelis: Out (Ankle),

Isaac Okoro: Out (Quadricep),

Collin Sexton: Probable (Finger),

Lachlan Olbrich: Probable (Foot)

Bulls vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel

  • Game day: Sunday, April 12, 2026
  • Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: CHSN and KFAA
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Arena: American Airlines Center

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