Chicago Bulls (13-16) vs Milwaukee Bucks (16-12)
December 23, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls +1.5 / Milwaukee Bucks -1.5 — Over/Under:
The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls meet Monday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Wizards, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Nets, Pacers, and Trail Blazers next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 113.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.7 points and 11.5 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Raptors, split with the Celtics, and they play the Hawks, Bucks, and Hornets next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 118.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 121.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.9 points and 3.3 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six games at United Center against teams that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against the Bulls following a home win.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 16 games at United Center against Bucks teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last six games at United Center following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Bucks’ last 13 games as road favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
This line is telling me oddsmakers think Antetokounmpo, Middleton, and Lillard could sit, as they were all questionable at the time of this writing. If that’s the case, you’d have to lean Bulls. However, you should check the injury report before locking in anything. With that said, I’m still laying the bucket with the Bucks. The Chicago Bulls aren’t good, horrible defensively, and they’re 4-10 SU at home. If one of the Bucks star players sees the floor, they should be able to grind out a win. Give me the Bucks.