The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls meet Sunday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cavs, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Celtics next. The Bucks have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 112.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 18.2 points and 5.2 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer, and Cam Thomas is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Trail Blazers and Hornets, and they play the Thunder next. The Bulls have lost 11 straight games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 115.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 17.8 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 17.7 points and 2 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Bucks and Bulls.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites following a home loss.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last four day games.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 11 games.
- The favorites have won each of the Bulls’ last eight games at United Center.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Bulls’ last eight games as home underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bucks’ last seven Sunday road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
- Tre Jones ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.4) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Bobby Portis is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (6.5) and three-point shooting percentage (45.3%) this season.
- Myles Turner is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.4%).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.4).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.7).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.9%).
Bulls vs Bucks Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, and Zach Collins. Jalen Smith is questionable.
The Bucks will be without Taurean Prince and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Bulls vs Bucks Prediction
The Bucks continue to win games and play well, while the Bulls have lost 11 straight games and look more and more like a team that doesn’t want to be here. There’s no getting behind the Bulls until they show signs of life. The Bucks have won 5 of the last 6 games against the Bulls. The Bulls have also covered just one of their last 10 games. The Bulls have zero betting value in their current form. Seeing the Bucks favored without Giannis on the road tells you all you need to know. Give me the Bucks.