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The Milwaukee Bucks (16-13) and Chicago Bulls (13-18) meet in a Central Division battle Saturday. Tip-off from the United Center is set for 8 p.m ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Milwaukee leads 2-1
Milwaukee lost 111-105 as a 6-point home favorite vs. the Brooklyn Nets Thursday as the Over (205.5) hit. The Bucks led 82-76 heading into the fourth quarter, but allowed the Nets to score 35 points in the final frame.
The Bucks were without their star duo of F Giannis Antetokounmpo and G Damian Lillard, who were both out with an illness for the third straight game.
Chicago lost 141-133 as a 5-point underdog at the Atlanta Hawks Thursday as the Over (240.5) cashed. The Bulls also collapsed in the fourth quarter, being outscored 50-25. G Zach LaVine dropped 37 points, but also committed 7 turnovers.
Bucks at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Bulls +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -3.5 (-115) | Bulls +3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Bucks at Bulls key injuries
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) questionable
- G Damian Lillard (illness) questionable
- F Khris Middleton (ankle) probable
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (illness) questionable
- G Ayo Dosunmu (calf) doubtful
- G Josh Giddey (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bucks at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 114, Bulls 110
Moneyline
BET BUCKS (-165).
Milwaukee is 6-2 in its last 8 games, while the Bulls have dropped 3 straight. The Bucks are also 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these teams.
The Bucks also dominated Chicago 112-91 Monday without Antetokounmpo and Lillard, so expect them to find similar success here.
Both teams have a ton of key players questionable for Saturday, so this bet does come with risk, but if either Antetokounmpo or Lillard can play, then the Bucks will pick up an easy win here.
Against the spread
PASS.
Milwaukee is 13-16-1 ATS this season, while Chicago is 14-16-1 ATS. The Bucks are also just 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games, while the Bulls are 4-5-1 ATS. Each team has covered 5 times in the last 10 meetings.
There is no significant edge for either team here, and with so many players listed as questionable, your best bet is simply to pass.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 230.5 (-115).
The Under has hit in 3 of Chicago’s last 4 games and is 5-2 in its last 7. For Milwaukee, the Under is 4-2 in its last 6 games and 17-13 this season. The Under has hit in back-to-back meetings and is 6-3 in the last 9.
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