Bulls vs. Mavericks odds, line, spread: 2022 NBA picks, Jan. 9 prediction from proven computer model

Dallas Mavericks host Chicago Bulls on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Luka Doncic is questionable for Dallas, who are 21-18. Chicago is favored by two points. The over-under is set at 217.5. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons.

SportsLine's computer model has set its sights on Mavericks vs. Bulls. The model is using its advanced computer simulations to pick the winner.

Bulls beat Washington Wizards 130-122 on Friday. Zach LaVine scored 27 points and added three assists. Chicago has the highest 3-point percentage in the league. Lonzo Ball is on track to have his best season when it comes to hitting threes.

Dallas Mavericks beat Houston Rockets 130-106 on Friday. Josh Green had 17 points off the bench. The Mavericks are struggling in a few key areas this season. Dorian Finney-Smith has been a consistent player for the Mavs recently. Bulls vs. Mavericks is a 2022 NBA game.

SportsLine's computer model simulates Mavericks vs. Bulls 10,000 times and it picks Mavericks to win. It also predicts a point-spread that hits in well over 60 percent of simulations.