Milwaukee Bucks (39-21) vs. Chicago Bulls (28-31)
March 1, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +3.5; Over/Under: +223
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The Milwaukee Bucks pay a visit to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Friday night. Here’s a Bucks vs Bulls Prediction.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have been in strong form as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be aiming for a fifth straight victory after routing the Hornets in a 111-99 road win last night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists on 10 of 15 shooting, Malik Beasley added 19 points while Damian Lillard chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Bucks shot 45 percent from the field and 16 of 39 from the 3-point line as they got off to a flyer and poured in 70 points in the first half to lead by as many as 25 points, before they took their foot off the gas and rested a few starters early.
Chicago Bulls
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in decent shape as they’ve won five of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to stay hot after outlasting the Cavaliers in a 132-123 double overtime win on Wednesday. DeMar DeRozan led the team with 35 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Nikola Vucevic added 24 points with 13 rebounds and five assists, Ayo Dosunmu added 21 points while Andre Drummond chipped in with 17 points, 26 rebounds and three blocks. As a team, the Bulls shot just 40 percent from the field and 13 of 37 from the 3-point line, but they played great defense to survive at the end of regulation and the first overtime, before they opened the second overtime period with a crucial 8-0 run to come away with the gritty win at home.
Chicago Bulls Team Facts
- The Bulls have lost each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- Seven of the Bulls’ last eight games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Facts
- The Bucks have won each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Central Division opponents.
- Each of the Bucks’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Bucks vs Bulls Prediction
The Bucks are still shorthanded with Khris Middleton still ruled out, while the Bulls are missing Torrey Craig and Patrick Williams, while Alex Caruso is listed as questionable. The Bucks are starting to really heat up now, they made it look easy in their big win over the Hornets last night and they have already beaten the Bulls three times this season. However, the Bucks are playing on zero days rest and the Bulls just took down the surging Cavaliers in their last outing, so while I’m tempted to take the Bucks at the short line, I actually think the Bulls can pull off the minor upset at home in this spot.
