Final Score: Bulls 92 - Cavaliers 117
Friday, January 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET
Bulls @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bulls | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 98 | 79 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 99.3 | 97.9 |
| Last meeting | 97 | 106 |
| Stat | Bulls | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 31 |
| Avg points scored | 100.0 | 101.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 102.9 | 89.6 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 84% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 22% | 100% |
Recent Results
Bulls
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 31, 2008 · Margin: -19 · Total: 207
94-113
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 29, 2008 · Margin: +13 · Total: 187
100-87
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 27, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 246
117-129
@ Miami Heat
Dec 26, 2008 · Margin: -13 · Total: 167
77-90
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: +8 · Total: 204
106-98
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 19, 2008 · Margin: -18 · Total: 234
108-126
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 17, 2008 · Margin: +6 · Total: 224
115-109
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: -9 · Total: 211
101-110
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 217
113-104
Cavaliers
@ Miami Heat
Dec 30, 2008 · Margin: -9 · Total: 199
95-104
vs Miami Heat
Dec 28, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 179
93-86
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 25, 2008 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 189
99-90
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 21, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 193
102-91
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 19, 2008 · Margin: +17 · Total: 193
105-88
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 17, 2008 · Margin: +23 · Total: 163
93-70
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: -5 · Total: 189
92-97
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: +16 · Total: 160
88-72
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: +8 · Total: 194
101-93