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Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 18 Jan 2017
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 98-99
28-24 19-30 27-22 24-23
Position#15
Record21-21
FormLLLWW
Points / game101.5
Allowed / game101.5
vs
Position#22
Record13-27
FormLLLWW
Points / game95.7
Allowed / game100.5
USANBA· United Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Dallas Mavericks
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Dallas Mavericks winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
101-111
101
111
-10
89avg 93
A30/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
96-116
96
116
-20
82avg 93
H01/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
118-111
118
111
+7
110avg 93
H03/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
106-94
106
94
+12
99avg 93
A05/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
W
123-118 OT
123
118
+5
117avg 93
H08/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
94-109
94
109
-15
80avg 93
H10/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
99-101
99
101
-2
86avg 93
A11/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
89-104
89
104
-15
74avg 93
A13/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
107-99
107
99
+8
96avg 93
H14/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
108-104
108
104
+4
101avg 93
A16/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-28
28-34
23-22
28-27
27-22
24-27
25-31
20-36
25-23
33-34
24-28
36-26
16-23
36-23
31-28
23-20
29-28
19-33
26-25
33-21
20-26
26-35
21-28
27-20
36-26
25-23
16-32
22-20
22-24
29-30
14-22
24-28
21-22
34-23
22-26
30-28
14-19
38-27
26-31
30-27
210.8Avg total
104.1Scored
106.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (42)101.5101.5202.9+0.050%
Season at home (21)102.8100.8203.5+2.062%
Season away (21)100.2102.1202.3-2.038%
Last 10 (10)104.1106.7210.8-2.650%
Last 5 (5)99.4103.4202.8-4.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)103.0102.2205.2+0.875%
vs Similar ◀ (22)98.9103.9202.8-5.032%
vs Weaker (4)103.598.5202.0+5.075%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMavericks
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
104-111
104
111
-7
99avg 89
A27/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
107-123
107
123
-16
93avg 89
H28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
101-89
101
89
+12
99avg 89
A30/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
99-108
99
108
-9
84avg 89
A31/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
113-105
113
105
+8
107avg 89
H04/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
95-102
95
102
-7
81avg 89
H06/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
82-97
82
97
-15
70avg 89
H08/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
92-101
92
101
-9
80avg 89
A10/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
113-108
113
108
+5
102avg 89
A13/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
98-87
98
87
+11
92avg 89
H15/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-25
33-30
24-30
27-26
31-31
16-35
27-32
33-25
26-27
24-30
31-13
20-19
29-29
19-30
21-32
30-17
28-29
33-38
26-21
26-17
22-19
23-22
27-29
23-32
20-22
22-23
17-21
23-31
19-33
27-21
24-23
22-24
32-29
25-30
31-17
25-32
27-25
29-22
23-23
19-17
203.5Avg total
100.4Scored
103.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)95.7100.5196.2-4.832%
Season at home (19)96.097.8193.8-1.842%
Season away (21)95.3102.9198.2-7.624%
Last 10 (10)100.4103.1203.5-2.740%
Last 5 (5)96.099.0195.0-3.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)96.8107.8204.6-11.020%
vs Similar ◀ (20)96.097.0193.1-1.045%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.9-0.9Q1: -1.5-1.5Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: -3.0-3.0Q3Q3: -4.5-4.5Q3: +1.0+1.0Q4Q4: +2.0+2.0Q4: +0.8+0.8
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.9-0.9Q1: -1.5-1.5Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: -3.0-3.0Q3Q3: -4.5-4.5Q3: +1.0+1.0Q4Q4: +2.0+2.0Q4: +0.8+0.8
Chicago BullsDallas Mavericks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
50-62
50
62
-12
A30/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
51-49
51
49
+2
H01/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
58-57
58
57
+1
H03/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A05/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
48-61
48
61
-13
H08/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
46-61
46
61
-15
H10/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
61-49
61
49
+12
A11/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
51-54
51
54
-3
A13/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
55-45
55
45
+10
H14/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A16/01
NBA
105.4Avg total
52.4Scored
53.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.952.2104.1-0.347%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.251.2103.4+1.150%-
Last 30 away (14)51.553.4104.9-1.943%-
Last 10 (10)52.453.0105.4-0.660%-
Last 5 (5)53.051.0104.0+2.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)51.548.299.8+3.250%-
vs Similar ◀ (22)51.853.1104.9-1.445%-
vs Weaker (4)53.051.0104.0+2.050%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
53-55
53
55
-2
A27/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
47-66
47
66
-19
H28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
L
50-57
50
57
-7
A30/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
48-59
48
59
-11
A31/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
61-67
61
67
-6
H04/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
45-41
45
41
+4
H06/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
42-45
42
45
-3
H08/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
46-54
46
54
-8
A10/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
57-59
57
59
-2
A13/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
56-47
56
47
+9
H15/01
NBA
105.5Avg total
50.5Scored
55.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.651.7101.3-2.137%-
Last 30 at home (16)49.149.198.2-0.150%-
Last 30 away (14)50.354.6104.9-4.421%-
Last 10 (10)50.555.0105.5-4.520%-
Last 5 (5)49.249.298.4+0.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)48.559.8108.3-11.310%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)50.247.697.8+2.650%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 104.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.7 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.0 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.629.7
46.0%
50.2%59.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.27.9
34.1%
35.7%23.7
🏀 Free throws26.421.0
79.5%
77.0%21.0
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 26% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 100.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.0 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.9 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.424.5
49.6%
50.2%49.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.112.5
38.9%
35.7%37.5
🏀 Free throws17.213.9
80.8%
77.0%13.9
They take 81.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 18 Jan 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
WWLLLWWWLL
Dallas Mavericks
WWLLLWLWLL
#15
League position
#22
-2.7
Net rating
-2.9
106.6
Offensive rating
107.6
109.3
Defensive rating
110.5
47.3%
Effective FG%
53.1%
53.0%
Opp. effective FG%
54.2%
12.4%
Turnover %
12.2%
28.8%
Off. rebound %
16.9%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.21
34.1%
3-point %
38.9%
55.3%
Assist %
60.8%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence106.6 · 107.6Defence109.3 · 110.5Shooting47.3% · 53.1%3-point %34.1% · 38.9%Ball care12.4% · 12.2%Off. rebounds28.8% · 16.9%Free throws0.30 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)50% · 40%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ Dallas Mavericks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
4
Chicago Bulls wins
6
Dallas Mavericks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/01/17AMemphis Grizzlies108-104
14/01/17HNew Orleans Pelicans107-99
13/01/17ANew York Knicks89-104
11/01/17AWashington Wizards99-101
10/01/17HOklahoma City Thunder94-109
08/01/17HToronto Raptors123-118 OT
05/01/17ACleveland Cavaliers106-94
03/01/17HCharlotte Hornets118-111
01/01/17HMilwaukee Bucks96-116
30/12/16AIndiana Pacers101-111
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/01/17HMinnesota Timberwolves98-87
13/01/17APhoenix Suns113-108
10/01/17AMinnesota Timberwolves92-101
08/01/17HAtlanta Hawks82-97
06/01/17HPhoenix Suns95-102
04/01/17HWashington Wizards113-105
31/12/16AGolden State Warriors99-108
30/12/16ALos Angeles Lakers101-89
28/12/16HHouston Rockets107-123
27/12/16ANew Orleans Pelicans104-111

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW50%
HomeLWWLW62%
AwayLWLLW38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422121
Win %50%62%38%
Points / game101.5102.8100.2
Allowed / game101.5100.8102.1
Point differential+0.0+2.0-2.0
Avg total202.9203.5202.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%19%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (11)71% (7)50% (4)
Overtime %2%5%0%
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW32%
HomeLWLLW42%
AwayLWLLW24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games401921
Win %32%42%24%
Points / game95.796.095.3
Allowed / game100.597.8102.9
Point differential-4.8-1.8-7.6
Avg total196.2193.8198.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%32%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)-50% (6)
Overtime %5%5%5%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Golden State Warriors4135685%117.7105.1+12.6
2 San Antonio Spurs4031978%106.798.0+8.7
3 Houston Rockets44321273%114.6107.6+7.0
4 Cleveland Cavaliers40291172%109.0104.1+4.8
5 Toronto Raptors41281368%111.5104.7+6.9
6 Los Angeles Clippers43291467%108.2102.1+6.2
7 Boston Celtics41261563%107.0104.5+2.5
8 Utah Jazz43271663%99.294.9+4.3
9 Atlanta Hawks41241759%103.0102.6+0.4
10 Oklahoma City Thunder43251858%106.5105.2+1.3
11 Memphis Grizzlies43251858%99.699.1+0.5
12 Washington Wizards40211952%105.8105.7+0.2
13 Indiana Pacers40211952%105.8106.8-1.0
14 Milwaukee Bucks40202050%105.2103.6+1.6
15 Chicago Bulls42212150%101.5101.5+0.0
16 Charlotte Hornets41202149%105.0104.0+1.0
17 Detroit Pistons43192444%99.8101.0-1.3
18 New York Knicks42182443%105.2108.3-3.1
19 Portland Trail Blazers43182542%107.9110.7-2.7
20 Denver Nuggets39162341%109.3111.2-2.0
21 Sacramento Kings40162440%102.8105.5-2.8
22 Orlando Magic43172640%99.7104.6-4.9
23 New Orleans Pelicans42162638%102.2105.0-2.8
24 Minnesota Timberwolves41142734%102.9103.9-1.1
25 Los Angeles Lakers45153033%104.3110.2-5.8
26 Philadelphia 76ers39132633%99.5105.3-5.9
27 Dallas Mavericks40132732%95.7100.5-4.8
28 Phoenix Suns41132832%105.9111.7-5.8
29 Miami Heat42123029%98.5102.8-4.2
30 Brooklyn Nets4183320%105.3115.0-9.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chicago Bulls2819272498
Dallas Mavericks2430222399
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