Cavs vs. Bulls FREE STREAM: How to watch preseason finale today

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

Today's game will broadcast live on Bally Sports Ohio with tipoff at 8 p.m. Eastern. (7 p.m. Central). Fans who have parted ways with their cable provider can catch the basketball game at no cost by taking advantage of streaming alternatives like FuboTV or DirecTV Stream , which both offer free trials. FuboTV is also offering $20 off your first month.

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The Cavs (0-3) will take one more crack at a postseason win after falling apart in the fourth quarter of their matchup against the Detroit Pistons.

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

They lost to the Bulls 116-112 earlier in the preseason campaign.

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

Cleveland has been one of the better rebounding teams in the preseason, averaging 47.3 boards per game, which is ninth in the league.

Power forward Evan Mobley leads the team in scoring, averaging 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 action against the Pistons. Donovan Mitchell notched a trio of 3s and finished with 13 points.

Max Strus and Sam Merrill are both eyeing a return for the season opener on Oct. 23 against the Toronto Raptors.

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The Bulls (2-2) are coming off an exhilarating 125-123 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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

Head coach Billy Donovan's bunch have been a dynamic presence on the glass during the preseason, hauling in 50.3 rebounds per game.

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

An injury-plagued Lonzo Ball suited up for the first time in two years, tallying 10 points in 15 minutes off the bench against the Timberwolves.

What are the latest odds for Cavs vs. Bulls preseason? Moneyline: CLE: (-166), CHI: (+140)

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

Over/Under: 226

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

What: NBA preseason: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls

When: Friday, Oct. 18, 2024

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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)