| MATCHUP | Chicago Bulls | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Spread | +1.5 -115 | -1.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -105 | -115 |
| Total | Over 237.5 (-110) | Under 237.5 (-110) |
| Where | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI | |
| When | Friday, October 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBA League Pass | |
The Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks meet Friday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Bulls vs. Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Bucks Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Raptors, and they play the Wizards and Celtics next. The Bulls have lost 10 of their last 12 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 86 points on 32.1 percent shooting and allowing 131 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Matas Buzelis is averaging 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Caleb Wilson is averaging 16 points and 0 assists. Norman Powell is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Smith is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 12.1 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 53 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Wizards and play the 76ers and Pacers next. The Bucks have lost 10 of their last 13 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 116 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 128 points on 52.3 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 24 points and 2 rebounds, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. is averaging 22 points and 7 rebounds. Kasparas Jakucionis is the third double-digit scorer, and Brayden Burries is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 82.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 21.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last nine games at Fiserv Forum against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost 12 of their last 13 road games following a road loss.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last eight games at Fiserv Forum against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Bulls and Bucks.
- The Bucks have lost eight of their last 12 games as favorites.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last five games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Bulls vs Bucks Injury Report
The Bucks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Bulls will be without Nic Claxton. Jordan Hawkins and Daiyln Swain are questionable. Josh Giddey, Zach Collins, and Tobe Awaka are probable.
Bulls vs Bucks Prediction
Weird early start times usually favor the home team, and the Bucks showed more signs of life in their season opener than the Bulls. I understand the Raptors are great defensively, but good God, the Bulls looked terrible in all areas of the game. The Bucks have some decent players, and we should see a more comfortable team at home. There’s some magic in the air in Milwaukee right now with the Brewers in the World Series. Also, there’s a clear edge in the injury report, as the Bucks have a clean sheet and the Bulls have anything but. I’ll lay the bucket with the Bucs Friday afternoon.