Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks: Game Outlook

Nov 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) reacts after a foul call against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) reacts after a foul call against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
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Rajon Rondo, PG, Chicago Bulls
Dec 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) is defended by Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Prediction

Simply put, the Bulls should win this game without much problem.

Dwyane Wade will be resting, but the Bulls are playing good basketball in the early portion of the season, and although it’s the SEGABABA for the Bulls, this is one of those games where there’s no excuses.

In typical Bulls fashion of course, this will likely be a competitive game, but unlike in recent years, the Bulls (for the most part) have beaten the team they should and beaten them pretty good, too.

The Mavericks are in a downward spiral towards the top of the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery, so the Bulls have to take advantage and probably will on Saturday night.

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Final score prediction: Bulls win, 107-98