Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 10, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/10/2026, 01:15 AM ET

Dallas vs Chicago Information

The Dallas Mavericks continued a road trip Saturday with a game up north in Chicago against the Chicago Bulls. Dallas is 10 games below .500 thus far this season, coming into Saturday having lost three of the last five overall, following a narrow 2-point loss against the Utah Jazz. The Chicago Bulls come into Saturday three games below .500 this season through 37 games played, riding a three-game skid after a 15-point road loss to the Detroit Pistons. Stay in the news with our NBA Picks.

Dallas Preview

Offensively, Dallas has been below average this season, averaging 113.1 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Dallas has allowed 116.9 points per game this season and has given up an average of 121.3 points per game over their last three losses. Cooper Flagg leads the Dallas offensive season, averaging 18.9 points per game. Anthony Davis has averaged 20.4 points per game this year, but has played just 18 times. PJ Washington averages 14.7 points to go along with the team-leading 7.4 rebounds. Naji Marshall averages 13.2 points, and Max Christie averages 12.3 points per game. Ryan Nembhard is averaging 7.7 points and leads the team in dishing out 5.1 assists.

Chicago Preview

The Chicago Bulls offense has been mediocre this season, averaging 117.1 points per game on 47% shooting from the floor, but Chicago has averaged just 97.6 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively, Chicago is allowing 121.2 points per game this season. Josh Giddey leads the Chicago offense this season, averaging 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 9 assists per game. Coby White is second on the team with 19.2 points, and big man Nikola Vucevic is averaging 16.5 points per game this season.

Dallas vs Chicago Prediction

Both teams come into this game with numerous injuries, and each will be without multiple players. Look for Chicago to do the work on both sides of the ball as they are the home team in this matchup. Take the Bulls to thrive in front of their home fans Saturday night to end their recent losing streak. Take the Bulls on Saturday to get their 18th win of the season with a home win and cover over Dallas. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Bulls win and cover 114-109.

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