When it comes to the NBA playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks have proven why it’s important not to overreact to one game when learning how to bet on NBA. Chicago shocked Milwaukee on its home court in Game 2, then the Bucks proceeded to head to the Bulls’ home court and pummel them twice. The Bucks, who are the defending NBA champions, will want to make this a speedy series by winning in Game 5 Wednesday night at home. Let’s check this Bulls at Bucks Betting Analysis.
Meanwhile, sports betting guides show Chicago Bulls will be desperate to get its offensive attack going. The only place on the floor the Bulls shots well from in Game 5 was the free-throw line. From the field, Chicago was held to 38.9 percent shooting and was also limited to 25 percent from the 3-point line, which crushed the Bulls’ hopes of heading back to Milwaukee with the series tied. Now, Chicago is grasping at straws for a way to claw back into the series.
Last Games Records
Milwaukee won Game 4, 119-95, Sunday, April 24 in Chicago. The Bucks lead the series 3-1.
Matchup Information
Bulls at Bucks Betting Analysis
Chicago Betting Analysis
Betting stats NBA will show that in Game 4, the Bulls were excellent from the charity stripe, making 94.1 percent of its attempts. However, Chicago won’t have too many other positives to take from the 24-point loss. The Bulls were outrebounded and allowed the Bucks to outscore them in the paint.
Chicago will need to get more out of star scorer DeMar DeRozan, who has cooled a bit since Game 2. DeRozan, who is averaging 23.3 points per game in the series, scored 23 in Game 4. However, in the Bulls’ lone victory in the series, DeRozan had to score 41 to pull Chicago to a win.
The Bulls do have plenty of strong scoring threats. Nikola Vucevic finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds in Game 4, while guard Zach LaVine also scored 20 points.
Milwaukee Betting Analysis
Betting guides show Milwaukee hasn’t messed around closing out first-round opponents under coach Mike Budenholzer. Since he took over during the 2018-19 season, Milwaukee has twice swept its first-round opponent and finished off the other in five games. The Bucks are able to do so because of the overall strength of their team.
Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo has shown he is capable of rising to the task for the Bucks. In Game 4, Antetokounmpo scored a team-high 32 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Milwaukee also was able to lean on Bobby Portis to help fill some of the injured Khris Middleton’s role as Portis recorded a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
What made the Bucks so deadly in Game 4 was an all-around effort. Not only did the Bucks smother the Bulls on defense, but Milwaukee also shot 52.3 percent from the field. The Bucks also made 51.5 percent of their shots from the perimeter.
Updates
Chicago shooting guard Alex Caruso is in the concussion protocol and is listed as day-to-day. LaVine is in the COVID protocols and unlikely to play for the Bulls. Milwaukee point guard George Hill is questionable for Game 5. Middleton will miss the game with a knee injury.
- Milwaukee is 41-45 against the spread.
- Chicago is 44-41-1 against the spread.
- The over is 43-43 in the Bucks’ games this season.
- The over is 40-44-2 in the Bulls’ games this season.
- Chicago is 18-19-1 against the spread following a loss.
- Milwaukee is 23-30 against the spread following a win.
Bulls at Bucks Betting Preview
NBA betting odds have Milwaukee as a 12-point favorite. The Bucks are -770 on the moneyline, while the Bulls are +500. For anyone looking to make a different kind of NBA picks, the over/under is set at 218.
Bulls at Bucks Betting Prediction
Chicago’s Game 2 win in Milwaukee seems like a lifetime ago. When Middleton went out with an injury and the Bucks struggled without him, there was a seed of doubt planted. However, the defending NBA champions have shown rumors of their deaths were greatly exaggerated.
While Middleton isn’t going to return for Milwaukee, Chicago missing LaVine is a devastating blow to the Bulls’ offense. Coupled with the likelihood that Caruso will also be out will hurt Chicago’s defense. Milwaukee has shown during its recent run of success that the Bucks don’t play with their food.
Expect Milwaukee will close out Chicago in a workmanlike fashion. The Bulls just don’t have the personnel right now to complete with a team like the Bucks.
Bet Milwaukee -12.
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