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Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Bulls (6-9) and Milwaukee Bucks (5-9) meet Wednesday in a Central Division matchup. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Chicago leads 1-0

Chicago beat the Detroit Pistons 122-112 Monday while covering as a 4-point road underdog. The Bulls shot 48.4% from the field and an amazing 50% from deep. Chicago also had 3 starters score 25 or more points (G Zach LaVine, C Nikola Vucevic and G Coby White).

Milwaukee escaped with a 101-100 win over the visiting Houston Rockets Monday, failing to cover as a 3.5-point favorite. C Brook Lopez was the star of the show for the Bucks, as he had 27 points, 10 boards and 4 blocks on 11-of-15 shooting. The Bucks held the Rockets to just 28.1% (9-of-32) from deep.

Bulls at Bucks 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 11:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Bucks -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +8.5 (-110) | Bucks -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bulls at Bucks key injuries

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (wrist) out
F Patrick Williams (foot) questionable

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
F Khris Middleton (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bulls at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 123, Bulls 117

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bucks (-350) should win, but they are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites, especially not with their play this year. Pass here, and bet the spread and/or O/U instead.

Against the spread

BET BULLS +8.5 (-110).

Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games overall and 3-1 ATS in its last 4 on the road. The Bulls have also covered the spread in 4 of the last 5 meetings.

The Bucks have underperformed this year, so even though they are the much more talented team, I expect the Bulls to make this a close game.

Over/Under

BET OVER 239.5 (-105).

The Over has hit in 3 of Chicago’s last 4 overall and is 2-1 in its last 3 on the road. The Over is also 9-6 on the season for the Bulls.

For Milwaukee, the Over is 2-1 in its last 3 games. The Over has also hit in 3 of the last 4 meetings.

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Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) welcome the Chicago Bulls (0-1) to Fiserv Forum Friday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Bucks won 3-1 last season

The Bucks kicked off their season Wednesday with a 124-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Milwaukee covered as a 4-point road favorite. G Damian Lillard led the way with 30 points and drained 6 triples. The Bucks ended up shooting 54% from the field with just 14 turnovers. Milwaukee was just 1-3 in the preseason, as well as 0-4 against the spread (ATS) and 0-4 O/U. This will be its first home game of the season.

The Bulls went 3-2 in the preseason and were 4-1 ATS. They were 4-1 O/U. Chicago opened its season with a 123-111 defeat at the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday. It took a 1-point margin into halftime and entered the 4th quarter down 12. The Bulls were led by G Zach LaVine, who dropped 27 points and shot 10 for 17 from the field.

Bulls at Bucks 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 Thursday at 11:58 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Bucks -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread: Bulls +9.5 (-110) | Bucks -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bulls at Bucks key injuries

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) out

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (patella) probable
C Brook Lopez (quad) probable
G Khris Middleton (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bulls at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 120, Bulls 108

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no reason to take the moneyline here. Fiserv Forum will be rocking Friday, and the Bucks (-400) should be able to come out on top. Yet, they are far too expensive to take here.

Against the spread

BET BUCKS -9.5 (-110).

The Bucks got just 25 points from their 2-time league MVP Antetokounmpo Wednesday, and he even went just 9 of 16 from the free-throw line. Milwaukee’s crowd should be rocking, and it showed its prowess against a solid 76ers side to open the season. The Bucks shot 54% from the field and 43% from deep.

The Bulls shot just 29% on the road to open the season and had 21 turnovers. This should be a similar game for Chicago, especially given the Bucks are a better team than New Orleans. With this still below a double-digit spread, back BUCKS -9.5 (-110), as they have the more efficient offense and should put on a show at home.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 233.5 (-110).

The Bucks held the 76ers to 109 points in their season-opening game, and Philadelphia has a capable offense with several scoring guards, much like Chicago.

Similarly, the Bulls scored just 111 in their first game of the season and had numerous turnovers. They may struggle against a longer and larger Milwaukee defense. The teams were a combined 4-5 O/U in the preseason.

Given this lofty total and the Bulls’ unstable offense, take UNDER 233.5 (-110).

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Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (38-41) battle the Milwaukee Bucks (57-22) Wednesday with tip from Fiserv Forum scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Chicago lost 123-105 against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday failing to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite. The loss snapped a 2-game winning streak. The Bulls are 6-4 straight up and against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games. This season, they are 38-38-3 ATS.

Milwaukee took down the Washington Wizards 140-128 on Tuesday, but failed to cover as a 14.5-point road favorite. It has now won back-to-back games and is 7-3 in its last 10. The Bucks are 4-6 ATS in that span and 43-34-2 ATS on the season.

This will be the 4th matchup with Chicago leading the series 2-1. Chicago won and covered as a 7.5-point road favorite in late November and won again while covering as a 2.5-point home favorite in late December. Milwaukee came out victorious and covered as a 7.5-point road favorite in their most recent matchup in mid-February.

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Bulls at Bucks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Bucks -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +6.5 (-110) | Bucks -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bulls at Bucks key injuries

Bulls

Not yet submitted

Bucks

Not yet submitted

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Bulls at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 119, Bulls 111

Moneyline

PASS.

At -275 odds, there is no value on a moneyline play for the Bucks who are 31-8 at home facing a Bulls team that is 17-22 on the road.

Against the spread

LEAN BUCKS -6.5 (-110).

The Bucks have performed well against the spread this season (43-34-2 ATS) and are 22-17 ATS at home and 12-2-1 ATS when playing as a 5-7-point favorite. As the top team in the NBA, the Bucks are looking to close the season strong which will likely result in a large victory in front of their home crowd.

The Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games while the Bulls are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 229.5 (-115).

The Over is 5-1-1 in the Bulls last 7 games, 5-1-1 in their last 7 games when their opponent scores 100 or more points in their previous game, and 3-2 in their last 5 road games.

The over is 4-1 in the Bucks last 5 games, 4-0 in their last 4 games after scoring 100 or more points in their previous game and 24-15 when they play at home this season. The Bucks also rank 5th in pace this season pointing toward their ability to push the ball and score more points, which will ultimately aid the over.

The Over is 2-1 in the 3 previous matchups between the Bulls and Bucks this season.

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Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (7-10) take on the Milwaukee Bucks (12-4) Wednesday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bulls defeated the Boston Celtics 121-107 Monday to cover as 5.5-point underdogs at home. The impressive victory ended a 4-game losing skid.

The Bucks took down the Portland Trail Blazers 119-111 Monday, but they were unable to cover as 9.5-point favorites. Milwaukee had lost 3 of its last 4 games before the win.

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Bulls at Bucks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Bucks -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +6.5 (-105) | Bucks -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bulls at Bucks key injuries

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
G Goran Dragic (shoulder) probable.

Bucks

F Khris Middleton (wrist) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bulls at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 114, Bulls 106

Moneyline

Go ahead and PASS on the moneyline in this game. The Bucks (-290) are favored at home and have won 8 of the last 10 meetings against the Bulls, but taking them straight up at their current odds isn’t worth the risk.

Against the spread

BUCKS -6.5 (-115) is an intriguing wager with F Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to be active despite dealing with a knee issue. Even with the Bulls securing an impressive win over the Celtics Monday, I expect the Bucks to perform well at home Wednesday.

Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in the team’s last 7 home games against a team with a losing road record and Chicago is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games against Milwaukee.

Over/Under

Even though I always root for high-scoring games, UNDER 220.5 (-110) seems like the ideal choice in this contest. Both of these teams have a combined 12-21 record to the Under so far this season.

The Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings between the Bulls and the Bucks in Milwaukee and the Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings overall. Plus, the Bulls are 6-1 to the Under in their last 7 games while the Bucks are 7-0 to the Under in their last 7 games following a win.

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Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Bulls at Miwaukee Bucks Game 2 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (0-1) visit Fiserv Forum Wednesday to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (1-0). Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bulls vs. Bucks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Bucks, who won the 4 regular-season games against Chicago, beat the Bulls 93-86 in Sunday’s Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. It was a brutal showing for both sides as the Bucks shot 40.5% from the field and 26.3% from three while the Bulls shot 32.3% from the field and just 18.9% from deep.

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for Milwaukee scoring 27. C Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 24 points, on 27 shots.

The Bucks were 39-44 against the spread (ATS) this season, but they failed to cover in Game 1 as 10.5-point favorites. Milwaukee is 14-24 ATS as a home favorite, the second-worst covering rate in the NBA.

The Bulls are 43-39-1 ATS this season. They are 8-15 as a road underdog, the fifth-worst covering rate in the NBA.

Bulls at Bucks odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:39 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bulls +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Bucks -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +9.5 (-115) | Bucks -9.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Bulls at Bucks key injuries

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) out

Bucks

F Bobby Portis (calf) probable

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Bulls at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 118, Bulls 112

Money line

PASS.

Betting a -550 money line is never good, and similarly, the Bucks are the better side which makes banking on the upset also not a wise play. Pass all around.

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Against the spread

LEAN to the BULLS +9.5 (-115).

Beating teams by double digits in the playoffs is not easy, especially when that team has 3 capable scorers.

The Bulls were able to keep the game within single digits and shot under 40% from the field and sub-20% from deep. Those percentages aren’t going to stay that low for the entirety of the series.

The Bulls ranked fourth in 3-point shooting percentage this season. The Bucks ranked 19th in opponents’ 3-point shooting. Chicago is going to start knocking down open looks.

Chicago also takes care of the ball while Milwaukee doesn’t force turnovers. The Bulls were 6th in turnover rate this season while the Bucks’ opponents ranked 27th.

Given the improved shooting likely from the Bulls, the competitiveness of Game 1, and lack of turnovers, I like Chicago to keep things close in Game 2.

Over/Under

BET the OVER 225.5 (-108).

Both these teams ranked in the top 10 in offensive rating and outside the top 10 in defensive rating. With several superstars on both sides of the court, I expect a much higher-scoring battle.

For the Bucks, it was their turnovers. They had 21 yet rank 10th in the league in turnover rate. The Bulls rank in the bottom 10 in forcing turnovers as well.

Both teams have proven stars that are going to rebound and play better than they did in Game 1. Expect an improvement to the mean, and the Over 225.5 (-108) to be a strong play with that in mind.

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Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 6-seed Chicago Bulls visit Fiserv Forum Sunday to take on the 3-seed Milwaukee Bucks. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bulls vs. Bucks Game 1 odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Bulls started off the season hot but struggled to stay that way as injuries to G Lonzo Ball and G Alex Caruso derailed their stunning first few months. Chicago is led by F DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 27.9 points per game.

Chicago ranks 13th with 111.6 points per game and is incredibly efficient, ranking third in field goal shooting (48.0%) and fourth in three-point shooting (36.9%). The Bulls were 42-39-1 against the spread (ATS) this season but just 1-4 ATS over their last five games.

The reigning champion Bucks actually struggled out of the gate. They’ve come alive as of late behind two-time MVP F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 29.9 points per game this season. They rank third in points per game (115.5).

Milwaukee was 39-43 ATS this season and 4-4 ATS over its last eight contests.

Bulls at Bucks odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bulls +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Bucks -540 (bet $540 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +9.5 (-108) | Bucks -9.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bulls at Bucks key injuries

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (meniscus) out

Bucks

G George Hill (abdominal) out
F Jordan Nwora (back) probable

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Bulls at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 120, Bulls 109

Money line

PASS.

Betting a -540 money line isn’t wise, yet betting against the reigning champs at home isn’t a smart move either. Pass on the money line and find value elsewhere in this matchup.

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Against the spread

LEAN to the BUCKS -9.5 (-112).

Favorites were 3-1 ATS Saturday, and the Bucks will come in as the heaviest favorite yet. As we’ve seen throughout the season, this spread is more about Milwaukee’s dominance than Chicago’s ineptness.

However, the Bulls were 0-16 against the top three teams in each conference on March 23, although a late run by the Boston Celtics into second place in the Eastern Conference slightly skewed that stat by season’s end. The Bucks were 4-0 against Chicago and would’ve covered this spread twice.

The Bulls’ record is a bit misleading though as they rank 20th in the NBA in net rating. Their defensive rating without Ball took a major hit, sliding to 23rd in the Association.

The Bulls rank 13th in opponents’ fast-break points while the Bucks sit 3rd in pace. Milwaukee will want to push the ball, and the defensively weak Bulls may have no answer.

It’s a good chunk of points which is why this is just a lean, but the Bucks should win by double figures if they come out as dominant as expected.

Over/Under

LEAN to the OVER 228.5 (-110).

The Bucks were 43-39 O/U this season while the Bulls were 40-41-1 O/U. Milwaukee is going to look to push the pace, and the only way Chicago will be able to keep up is by looking to move the ball quickly as well.

The Bulls have two of the best isolation scorers in the league, so their offense should be to thrive and score. The Bulls rank eighth in true shooting rate.

The two teams’ regular-season matchups would be 2-2 O/U at this total. Again, it’s just a lean, but I’d prefer the OVER 228.5 (-110) here.

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Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (28-15) head to the Cream City Friday for an 8 p.m. ET game against the Milwaukee Bucks (28-19) at Fiserv Forum. Below, we look at the Bulls vs. Bucks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Chicago snapped a four-game losing skid by upsetting the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-104 as a 3.5-point home underdog Wednesday. The Bulls will be without All-Star SG Zach LaVine and first-year PG Lonzo Ball. Chicago is 25-18 against the spread (ATS) and 22-20-1 Over/Under (O/U).

Milwaukee took care of business by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 126-114 Wednesday, covering as a 6.5-point home favorite and ending a two-game slide. The Bucks are 21-26 ATS and 20-27 O/U.

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Bulls at Bucks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:54 p.m. ET.

Money line: Bulls +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Bucks -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +10.5 (-115) | Bucks -10.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Bulls at Bucks key injuries

Bulls

PG Lonzo Ball (knee) out
SG Zach LaVine (knee) out
PF Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) out
SF Javonte Green (hip) out

Bucks

None.

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Bulls at Bucks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 126, Bulls 107

Money line

PASS because Milwaukee is obviously the right side but the Bucks (-500) is way too expensive for an NBA regular-season money line favorite.

Plus Milwaukee is 13-6 SU as a home favorite, Chicago is 3-7 SU as a road underdog and the Bulls are missing several starters including All-Star LaVine.

Against the spread

BET the BUCKS -10.5 (-107) for 1 unit because Milwaukee is ranked in the top-10 of defensive efficiency and Chicago really struggles against good defenses.

For example, the Bulls are 4-10 straight-up (SU) versus teams with a top-10 adjusted defensive rating with a minus-9.6 points per 100 possessions (ranked 22nd) and a minus-6.4 ATS margin (ranked 29th), according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Milwaukee is also good at keeping opponents off the free-throw line, which matters against a Chicago team, and Bulls wing DeMar DeRozan in particular, that thrive by getting to the charity stripe.

Chicago’s offensive free-throw rate increases by 5.5% when DeRozan is on the floor, which grades in the 94th percentile of wings, per CTG.

However, the Bucks are sixth in adjusted defensive free-throw rate and have plenty of wings to throw out DeRozan such as PF Giannis Antetokounmpo and SF Khris Middleton.

On top of that, Milwaukee matches up well with Chicago, stylistically. For instance, the Bucks are fifth in 3-point attempt rate and the Bulls rank 25th in defensive 3-point percentage.

Furthermore, according to ShotQuality.com, Milwaukee’s offense ranks fourth in shot quality off of catch-and-shoot 3-pointers and eighth from off-the-dribble 3-pointers.

Whereas Chicago’s defense ranks 24th in shot quality allowed against off-the-dribble 3-pointers and 20th against catch-and-shoot 3-pointers (ShotQuality.com).

Finally, this is a better spot for Milwaukee because the Bucks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games versus teams with a 60.0% winning percentage or better, while the Bulls are 3-5 ATS on the road versus teams with a winning record and 4-6 ATS as road underdogs.

BET the BUCKS -10.5 (-107).

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 227.5 (-108) for a one-third unit because the Bulls are 4-0-1 O/U in the last five games, the Bucks are 8-2 O/U in their last 10 games as home favorites and we already discussed Chicago’s poor recent defense versus Milwaukee’s aggressive 3-point shooting.

My hesitancy with the OVER 227.5 (-108) is Chicago’s starting backcourt all lower the frequency of transition offense the Bulls play, Chicago is 2-7-1 O/U as a road underdog and the Bucks are 9-10 O/U as home favorites.

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Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Chicago Bulls (2-3) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (2-3) Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Bulls-Bucks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

After an 0-3 start, the Bulls took two on the road from the winless Washington Wizards (0-5), including Thursday’s 133-130 victory as 7.5-point underdogs. SF Otto Porter scored 28 points and SG Zach LaVine added 22 for a short-handed Chicago squad. PF Lauri Markkanen, SF Chandler Hutchison, PG Ryan Arcidiacono and SG Tomas Satoransky sat out due to the NBA’s health and safety protocol.

The Bucks are coming off a 119-108 road loss as 6.5-point favorites at the Miami Heat Wednesday, one night after routing the Heat 144-97 behind an NBA-record 29 3-pointers. In the loss, Milwaukee blew a third-quarter, 12-point lead, PF Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double (26 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) and SF Khris Middleton struggled on 3-for-15 shooting to finish with 8 points. Middleton scored 25 in Tuesday’s blowout, going 10-for-13 from the floor, including 4-for-5 on 3-pointers.

Milwaukee swept last season’s series vs. Chicago 4-0, winning by margins of 9, 14, 21 and 13. As a matter of fact, the Bucks have won the last 10 in a row vs. the Bulls, sweeping 4 games in 2018-19, too, and taking the final two of their four head-to-head games in 2017-18.

Bulls at Bucks: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Bulls +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000) | Bucks -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Bulls +14.5 (-110) | Bucks -14.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Bulls at Bucks: Key Injuries

Bulls

PG Ryan Arcidiacono (COVID-19 protocol) out
SF Chandler Hutchison (COVID-19 protocol) out
PF Lauri Markkanen (COVID-19 protocol) out
SG Tomas Satoransky (COVID-19 protocol) out

Bucks

SG Torrey Craig (nasal surgery) out

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Bulls at Bucks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bucks 131, Bulls 111

Money line (ML)

PASS. The Bucks (-2000) shouldn’t have a problem taking this one, but there’s no way anyone should risk 20 times the potential return.

Against the spread (ATS)

MILWAUKEE -14.5 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. The Bucks are rested and should be a little bitter after Wednesday’s loss in Miami.

As for the Bulls? Playing on back-to-back nights minus four players and having to travel from D.C. to Milwaukee after Thursday night’s win is a tough task for any team. While they played well at Washington, notching two wins, expect them to run out of gas in the second half at Milwaukee.

ATS records: Bulls 3-2 | Bucks 2-3

Over/Under (O/U)

This could turn into a laugher, but the scoring shouldn’t be an issue. Back the OVER 231.5 (-115). The Bucks’ 124.2 points per game rank second in the league, while the Bulls defense is allowing 123.0 PPG to rank 28th.

O/U records: Bulls 3-2 | Bucks 4-1

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Johnny’s 2019-20 NBA record / Strongest plays	31-26-2 / 15-12
2020 overall record (all sports)	178-147-4
Strongest plays (all sports)	87-61-1

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