For the second night in a row, the 1-1 Chicago Bulls are the betting underdogs as they play the 1-0 Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener. After yesterday night's poor offensive performance, Zach LaVine seeks to make his season debut, and his presence is more than welcome. In Lonzo Ball's absence, the fan favourite Ayo Dosunmu has taken on a large role to start the season, and even though Zach LaVine is back in the lineup today, Dosunmu will continue to start and his minutes should stay substantial.
The interior presence of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in Cleveland is nothing to scoff at, but the perimeter defenders do not command the same respect, making it a fascinating matchup to analyze. Ayo's assist per game average from the previous season is just around 3.5, offering you a relative tossup on which to place a wager.