Cavs vs. Bulls FREE STREAM: Here's how to watch the preseason finale today

CHICAGO – The Cavs will conclude the preseason today – Friday, October 18 – with a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The NBA preseason matchup is available to watch for free on multiple streaming services.

Today's game will be broadcast live on Bally Sports Ohio with tipoff beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. (7 p.m. middle). Fans who have cut ties with their cable provider can watch the basketball game for free using streaming alternatives like FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, both of which offer free trials. FuboTV also offers $20 off your first month.

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The Cavs (0-3) will secure another postseason win after falling apart in the fourth quarter of their matchup against the Detroit Pistons.

For head coach Kenny Atkinson, the preseason is more about sharpening the sword with lineups and rotations. Cleveland played its starters for about 26 minutes against the Pistons, and no starter is averaging over 22 minutes through three games.

At the beginning of the preseason they lost 116:112 to the Bulls.

The Cavs are averaging 107 points on 43.5% shooting, including 27.7% from distance. Cleveland's defense is allowing 117.7 points per game, including 35.1% from the field.

Cleveland was one of the better rebounding teams in the preseason, averaging 47.3 goals per game, ninth in the league.

Power forward Evan Mobley leads the team with an average of 14.5 points per game, while center Jarrett Allen is right behind with 13 points.

Allen had 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 26 minutes of play against the Pistons. Donovan Mitchell made three three-pointers and finished with 13 points.

Max Strus and Sam Merrill are both aiming to return for the season opener on October 23rd against the Toronto Raptors.

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The Bulls (2-2) earned an exciting 125-123 home win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Chicago is averaging 117.3 points on 42.5% shooting, including a putrid 4.4% from distance. The Bulls defense is allowing 117.5 points on 42% shooting.

Head coach Billy Donovan's squad was a dynamic presence on the glass in the preseason, grabbing 50.3 rebounds per game.

Combo guard Coby White is averaging 22 points while guard Zach LaVine is averaging 18 points per contest. White scored 23 points in a win over the Timberwolves and scored 21 points in a win over Cleveland on October 8.

An injury-plagued Lonzo Ball played for the first time in two years and scored 10 points in 15 minutes off the bench against the Timberwolves.

What are the current preseason odds between Cavs and Bulls?

Money line: CLE: (-166), CHI: (+140)

Point distribution: CLE: -4, CHI: +4

Over/Under: 226

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Here are more details on Cavs-Bulls and how to watch it via various TV and streaming options:

What: NBA Preseason: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls

When: Friday, October 18, 2024

Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern (7:00 p.m. Central)

Where: United Center | Chicago, Illinois

Channels: Bally Sports Ohio

Best Streaming Options: Fubo (free trial and $20 off your first month) and DirecTV Stream (free trial)

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