The Milwaukee Bucks (22-11) and the Chicago Bulls (14-19) meet Wednesday at United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bucks are in freefall, dropping 3 straight games and failing to cover in each outing. The Bucks defense has struggled, allowing 114 or more points in each game, too. The Over is 3-1 in the last 4 games overall.
The Bulls were stunned 133-118 by the visiting Houston Rockets last time out on Monday as the Over cashed. The non-cover snapped a 3-0 ATS run.
The Bulls won 118-113 in Milwaukee in the 1st meeting this season on Nov. 23. The Over result snapped an 8-1 run to the Under dating back to Jan. 21, 2022.
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Bucks at Bulls odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Bulls +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -4.5 (-110) | Bulls +4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Bucks at Bulls key injuries
Bucks
- G Jrue Holiday (hamstring) probable
- F Khris Middleton (knee) out
Bulls
- G Alex Caruso (shoulder) questionable
- G Javonte Green (knee) out
- F Derrick Jones Jr. (ankle) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 117, Bucks 114
Moneyline
The BULLS (+160) are worth a roll of dice as a moderate underdog.
Chicago picked up the win in the 1st regular-season meeting in Milwaukee, and the Bulls catch the Bucks (-190) in a vulnerable state in the middle of a skid. Take advantage of the value.
Against the spread
The BULLS +4.5 (-110) are worth a look despite the fact the Bucks -4.5 (-110) are 14-3 ATS in the last 17 trips to the west side of Chicago.
The Bucks are just 1-6-1 ATS in the last 8 road games, while going 1-5 ATS in the last 6 games against teams with a losing overall record.
Over/Under
OVER 229.5 (-115) is the slight lean, but only go as high as a half-unit play.
The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 games overall for Milwaukee, while hitting at a 4-1 clip in the last 5 road games. The Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 home games for Chicago, too.
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