Dallas Mavericks v Chicago Bulls: what the numbers say
Dallas Mavericks meet Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Center, Sunday 12:00pm (NBA). Dallas Mavericks have won 31 of the 49 meetings with Chicago Bulls since 2001.
The big picture
Dallas Mavericks come in 12th on the ladder; Chicago Bulls are 27th. Dallas Mavericks have the higher position to protect.
Dallas Mavericks are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.1 points for and 110.9 against.
Chicago Bulls are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.6 points for and 129.6 against.
Form
Dallas Mavericks have won three of their last five and most recently beat Utah Jazz 112–100.
Chicago Bulls have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to New York Knicks 105–135.
Chicago Bulls have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Dallas Mavericks 31, Chicago Bulls 18.
Last time out (2025-26), Dallas Mavericks won 149–128 at American Airlines Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Dallas Mavericks by 35 points in 2023-24 (127–92).
Players to watch
For Dallas Mavericks, watch Cooper Flagg (23.9 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyrie Irving (21.4 points a game, 26 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Chicago Bulls, watch Caleb Wilson (19.5 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Norman Powell (19.3 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27).
At American Airlines Center
Dallas Mavericks have won 5 of their last 16 at American Airlines Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Dallas Mavericks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
