The Chicago Bulls (16-28) visit Fiserv Forum Monday to take on the No. 1-seed Milwaukee Bucks (38-6) in an Eastern Conference matchup. We analyze the Bulls-Bucks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Bulls at Bucks: Key Injuries
Bulls
- SF Otto Porter Jr. (foot) out
- PF Lauri Markkanen (ankle) probable
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) out
- PG Ryan Arcidiacono (elbow) problem
- C Daniel Gafford (thumb) out
- PF Chandler Hutchison (shoulder) probable
- SG Max Strus (knee) out
Bucks
- C Robin Lopez (illness) doubtful
Bulls at Bucks: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 11 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Bucks 119, Bulls 101
Moneyline (ML)
As you would expect, the Bucks (-1429) are monster favorites Monday afternoon against the Bulls (+800). While the Bulls present excellent value here, it’s tough to see them winning this game as they have lost nine-straight contests against the Bucks.
PASS on the moneyline as a $10 bet on the Bucks to win outright returns a profit of just $0.70.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The BUCKS (-13.5, -121) are double-digit favorites over the Bulls as they look to get their 39th win of the season. Milwaukee has been excellent against the spread, covering in 25 of its 44 games. Chicago hasn’t had the same fortune, going 2-8-1 against the spread in its last 11 games. With the Bucks having the league’s top-ranked offense and the Bulls struggling to score the ball, I like Milwaukee to cover the 13.5-point spread and win by at least 14 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Eastern Conference matchup is set at 223.5, which seems high considering how much Chicago has struggled to score of late. The Bulls are the 25th-ranked offense The Bucks should have no problem scoring in this one but don’t expect the Bulls to keep up for very long. I like the UNDER 223.5 (+105) in this game.
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