PREVIEW: The Chicago Bulls (10-15) hope to halt a four-game home losing streak when hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-12) on December 17, 2025. The Cavaliers enter as 5.5-point favorites , though they've been difficult to back on the road this season with a league-worst 8-19 record against the spread. Cleveland excels at high-frequency three-point shooting (ranked 3rd), efficient attacking at the rim (3rd), and forcing turnovers (6th) , giving them multiple avenues to generate offense. Meanwhile, Chicago has stumbled to 24th in net rating, 25th in offensive efficiency, and 24th in defensive efficiency , creating a stark contrast between these East Division rivals. The Cavs face a significant challenge with Evan Mobley sidelined by a calf injury, placing enormous responsibility on Donovan Mitchell's shoulders as Cleveland attempts to climb the standings. The Bulls counter with a quick-tempo approach (ranked 3rd), high-frequency rim attacks (5th), and excellent spacing (5th) , qualities that could expose Cleveland's transition defense issues. Chicago's fast pace and top-10 rebounding ability directly stress a Cavs team that has struggled getting back in transition and finishing defensive possessions. Both teams arrive looking to reverse recent struggles, but the combination of Cleveland's injury concerns and betting inconsistency against the Bulls' historical inefficiency sets up an intriguing mid-December matchup.