Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bulls vs Bucks prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Milwaukee.

  • The Bulls sit at 6-9.
  • Defensively, Chicago are giving up 122.9 points per game.
  • The Bulls are coming off a 122-112 win vs. the Bucks.
  • The Bucks' record sits at 5-9.
  • Milwaukee has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (12th).
  • The Bucks are coming off a 101-100 win vs. the Bulls.

Bulls vs Bucks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Bulls (+262) will take on the Bucks (-327) in Milwaukee. The over/under line for the game is 237.5.

Chicago (6-9) is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, while Milwaukee (5-9) is 12th.

Bulls vs. Bucks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks
  • Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
  • Date: Wednesday, November 20th
  • Betting Odds MIL -8, CHI +262 | MIL -327 O/U 237.5

Bulls Preview: Can the Bulls Grab a Win on the Road?

The Bulls improved to 6-9 on the season with a 122-112 win over the Pistons on Monday. Chicago, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game landed exactly on the pre-game over/under line of 234, resulting in a push for bettors.

Chicago jumped out to an early lead, taking a 36-25 advantage after the 1st quarter. While Detroit fought back in the 2nd, winning the quarter 32-29, the Bulls maintained their lead through the 3rd, with both teams scoring 28 points. A key 10-0 run in the 4th quarter helped Chicago extend their lead from 97-95 to 105-97, and they closed out the game by edging the Pistons 29-27 in the final period.

The Bulls connected on 23 threes at a 50% clip in their win over the Pistons, finishing with a 48.4% overall shooting percentage. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 29 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 6 threes at 75% efficiency.

Zach LaVine and Coby White each added 25 points, with LaVine hitting 7 threes and scoring 18 points in the 4th quarter. White contributed 5 threes, scoring 7 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.

Defensively, the Bulls gave up 112 points to the Pistons but managed to secure the win. They allowed 25 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd. In the 3rd quarter, the Pistons scored 28, and in the 4th, they put up 27 points.

Chicago held Detroit to 42% shooting overall, including 34% from three-point range, where the Pistons made 15 threes. The Bulls sent Detroit to the line 19 times, with the Pistons hitting 13 free throws. Chicago finished with 3 steals and 5 blocked shots.

Bucks Preview: Will Milwaukee Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

The Bulls improved to 6-9 on the season with a 122-112 road win over the Pistons on Monday. Chicago entered the game as +4 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game landed exactly on the over/under line of 234, resulting in a push for bettors.

Chicago jumped out to a 36-25 lead after the 1st quarter, but Detroit fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 32-29. The teams were even in the 3rd quarter, each scoring 28 points. The Bulls went on a key 10-0 run in the 4th, extending the score from 97-95 to 105-97, and closed out the game by edging the Pistons 29-27 in the final quarter.

Brook Lopez led the Bucks to a 101-100 win over the Rockets, scoring 27 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency. He was particularly effective in the 1st quarter, putting up 13 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 20 points and 13 rebounds, with 8 points coming in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Damian Lillard contributed 18 points and 10 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% from the field.

Milwaukee shot 45.8% overall, but connected on 39.4% of their threes, making 13 from beyond the arc. Lopez was key from deep, shooting 73.3% from the field overall. Lillard also added 6 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Gary Trent scored 9 of his 12 points in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Bucks were strong in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up just 17 and 20 points, respectively, in their 101-100 win over the Rockets. Milwaukee held Houston to 40% shooting from the field.

The Bucks limited the Rockets to 9 three-pointers on 28% shooting from beyond the arc. Houston went 11/13 from the free-throw line. Milwaukee finished with 8 steals and 8 blocks.

Bulls vs Bucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 124 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
  • In their last three games at home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
  • The last ten games that Milwaukee was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-6-1 while going 5-5 straight up.

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