Chicago Bulls v Dallas Mavericks: what the numbers say
Chicago Bulls meet Dallas Mavericks at United Center, Tuesday 12:00pm (NBA). Dallas Mavericks have won 31 of the 49 meetings with Chicago Bulls since 2001.
The big picture
Chicago Bulls come in 27th on the ladder; Dallas Mavericks are 12th. Dallas Mavericks are the side higher up the table.
Chicago Bulls are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.6 points for and 129.6 against.
Dallas Mavericks are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.1 points for and 110.9 against.
Form
Chicago Bulls have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to New York Knicks 105–135.
Dallas Mavericks have won three of their last five and most recently beat Utah Jazz 112–100.
Chicago Bulls have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Chicago Bulls 18, Dallas Mavericks 31.
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 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).
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).
At United Center
Chicago Bulls have won 3 of their last 17 at United 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.
