Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Preview
Planning on watching today’s Bulls and Bucks game? Catch the action at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI, as the Bucks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on NBCS.
The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 228.5 points and the Bucks are the favorite to win at home vs. the Bulls. Check out BetCoco for Milwaukee Bucks – Chicago Bulls odds
Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Bucks have faced off vs. the Bulls as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. In the last five head to head games between the Bulls and Bucks, the average combined point total is 216 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-3.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Bulls offense has averaged 106 points per game while allowing an average of 109. Chicago posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Through their last ten home games, Milwaukee has an ATS record of just 0-9-1. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 119 points per game.
- The last ten games that Chicago was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Over the Bulls’ last five games, they are 2-3 and come in with an overall record of 4-6. During their 10 games, the Bulls have gone 3-2 against teams in the Eastern Conference and 1-4 in non-conference matchups.
The Bulls are riding a three game ATS win streak and currently possess an overall ATS record of 4-6. Chicago has struggled to cover the spread in their last two road games and has an ATS record of 1-3 on the road, while it is 3-3 at home.
In regard to their over/under record, the Bulls have gone 6-4-0 so far this season. The average over/under line in their games is 220.5 and they have a 2.7 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
In their latest game, the Bulls offense put up 119 points against the Pistons. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.4% and made 11 threes. Offensively, the Bulls have a season long field goal percentage of 45%, which is 25th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 16th in percentage and 25th in three-pointers made.
At present, the Bulls’ defense is ranked 16th, allowing 113.3 points per game.
The Chicago defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.0% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Chicago.
The Bucks will face the Bulls bringing in an overall record of 5-4 and a 3-0 record over their previous three games. On the road this season, the Bucks have posted a 1-3 record, whereas they have a 4-1 record at home.
Milwaukee has an ATS record of 1-8 for this season, which includes their current six game losing streak against the spread. Milwaukee has struggled to cover the spread in their last four road games and has an ATS record of 0-4 on the road, while it is 1-4 at home.
The Bucks come in with an over/under record of 6-3-0 for the current season. In their games, the average over/under line is 229.3, and they maintain a 5.7 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Bucks’ offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 97 points against the Magic. In that game, they made 9/29 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 49.4%. Offensively, the Bucks hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 9th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 14th in terms of percentage and 10th in three-pointers made.
So far, the Bucks’ defense is ranked 25th in the league at 119.3 points per contest.
Inside the arc, the Bucks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.7% and 36.6% from three-point territory.
Even though they are considered 8.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 112-106 win for the Bulls.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- We like the Bulls on the moneyline (+281)
- The Bulls are also our pick on the spread at +8.5
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Jae Crowder – Groin – Out
- Damian Lillard – Calf – Probable
- Chris Livingston – Ankle – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Alex Caruso – Toe – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Dalen Terry – Patella – Out
