Milwaukee Bucks (40-17) vs. Chicago Bulls (26-31)
February 16, 2023 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +7; Over/Under: -
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls meet Thursday in NBA action at the United Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.5 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Jrue Holiday is averaging 19.5 points and 5.2 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.2 rebounds per game.
The Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 113.3 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 47 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 25.4 points and 5.1 assists, while Zach LaVine is averaging 23.9 points and 4.8 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Patrick Williams is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Bucks vs Bulls Trends
The Bucks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Bulls are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 home games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The under is 5-2 in Bucks last 7 overall. The under is 5-0 in Bulls last 5 overall. The Bucks are 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Chicago.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Milwaukee Bucks are the better team and playing the better ball, so a blowout wouldn’t be surprising. However, it’s the last game before the break, and weird things sometimes happen. Also, while the Bulls don’t win a lot, they’re competitive, and that includes losing as underdogs by an average of 1.7 points. Lot of points here. Give me the Bulls.
