Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Bucks and Bulls, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Bucks face Chicago with a record of 16-13.
  • Defensively, Milwaukee are giving up 111.2 points per game.
  • The Bucks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bulls.
  • The Bulls face Milwaukee with a record of 13-18.
  • Defensively, Chicago are giving up 121.8 points per game.
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bucks.

Bucks vs Bulls Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Bulls will host the Bucks in a Central Division matchup. Chicago is currently on a 3-game losing streak and is 10th in the Eastern Conference, while Milwaukee is 5th in the East and 2nd in the Central.

The Bucks are favored by 2.5 points and have a moneyline of -137. The over/under line is set at 229.5. You can watch the game on CHSN.

Bucks vs. Bulls Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls
  • Where: Chicago at United Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 28th
  • Betting Odds MIL -2.5, MIL -137 | CHI +115 O/U 229.5

Bucks Preview: Can the Bucks Lock in a Win at Chicago?

The Bucks fell to 16-13 on the season after a 111-105 home loss to the Nets on Thursday. Milwaukee, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 216 points exceeded the O/U line of 205.5 by 10.5 points.

Milwaukee appeared to take control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 34-24. However, after leading 82-76 going into the 4th quarter, the Bucks were outscored 35-23 in the final period.

Khris Middleton led the Bucks with 21 points in their 111-105 loss to the Nets, shooting 61.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Brook Lopez added 20 points, connecting on 4 threes at 80%, while Bobby Portis contributed 18 points.

The Bucks made 15 threes, shooting 39.5% from deep and 49.4% overall. Middleton scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Lopez had 13 in the 2nd. Gary Trent also added 8 of his 14 points in the final period.

Despite a strong defensive effort through three quarters, the Bucks couldn’t hold off the Nets in the 4th, giving up 35 points in a 111-105 loss. Milwaukee allowed Brooklyn to shoot 47% from the field.

The Bucks struggled to contain the Nets from beyond the arc, allowing 16 threes on 42% shooting. They sent Brooklyn to the line 22 times, where the Nets converted 17 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 31 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 12 steals.

Bulls Preview: Will the Bulls Find a Way to Win at Home?

The Bucks fell to 16-13 on the season after a 111-105 home loss to the Nets on Thursday. Milwaukee, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 216 points exceeded the O/U line of 205.5 by 10.5 points.

Milwaukee appeared to be in control after outscoring Brooklyn 34-24 in the 2nd quarter and leading 82-76 going into the 4th. However, the Nets dominated the final quarter, outscoring the Bucks 35-23 to complete the comeback.

In their 141-133 loss to the Hawks, the Bulls shot 54.1% from the field and connected on 22 threes at a 51.2% clip. Zach LaVine led the way with 37 points, hitting 7 threes at 77.8%, while Jevon Carter also knocked down 7 threes, finishing with 26 points and 5 assists.

Coby White contributed 23 points and 9 assists, making 5 threes at 62.5%. LaVine scored 22 points in the 3rd quarter, while Carter added 19 in the 1st.

The Bulls started strong defensively, giving up just 21 points in the 1st quarter, but things unraveled as the game went on. They allowed 32 points in the 2nd quarter and 38 in the 3rd before a disastrous 4th quarter, where they gave up 50 points, leading to a 141-133 loss to the Hawks.

Chicago allowed Atlanta to shoot 51% from the field, including 37% from beyond the arc, where the Hawks hit 17 threes. The Bulls also sent the Hawks to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 32. Defensively, the Bulls recorded 8 steals and 1 block.

Bucks vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Milwaukee has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 112 points per game while allowing 109. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • Although Chicago has a straight up record of 3-2 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 2-2-1. The team averaged 126 points per game in these games.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
  • Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.

Bucks vs Bulls Prediction

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