Milwaukee Bucks (17-13) vs. Chicago Bulls (13-18)
December 28, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +1.5; Over/Under: +227.5
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls meet Saturday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Bulls, lost to the Nets, and they play the Pacers, Trail Blazers and Raptors next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 113.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.7 points and 11.6 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Khris Middleton is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Hawks and Bucks, and they play the Hornets, Wizards and Knicks next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.7 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 121.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.7 points and 3.2 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last 10 games against the Bulls after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last seven home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Saturday games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last eight games at United Center following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Bucks’ last seven road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
This line is soft because we’re seeing Antetokounmpo, Middleton, and Lillard on the injury report. Check the status before locking in anything. With that said, I’m still leaning toward the Bucks. The Chicago Bulls aren’t good and just allowed a 50 point fourth quarter to the Hawks to lose. The Bulls are 4-11 SU at home. As long as the Bucks aren’t missing all of their star players, they should find a way to win. The Bucks have won 7 of the last 9 games against the Bulls. Give me the Bucks and the small number.
