Overview
The Chicago Bulls (42-29) and Milwaukee Bucks (44-27) prepare to face off on Tuesday night.
Last games records
The Bulls have dropped three of their past four games leading into Tuesday’s action. However, they were winners on Monday in a contest with the Raptors.
The Bucks have won four of their past six games but lost to Minnesota over the weekend. They will look to return to form as they host the Bulls in this matchup.
Milwaukee leads the season series 2-0 over Chicago.
Matchup Information
Let’s take a look at the NBA betting odds for this match between Bulls at Bucks Betting Analysis
Bulls at Bucks Betting Analysis
Chicago Bulls Betting Analysis
The Bulls have endured a difficult couple of weeks. The team is just 3-7 over the course of their past ten games and have fallen to fifth in the Eastern Conference standings. Lonzo Ball’s timetable recently grew more uncertain as well after it was announced that his rehab will take longer than expected.
But the Bulls earned a win on Monday, and Alex Caruso returned last week to help strengthen the defense. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine continued to play well as both scored 26 points in the victory against the Raptors.
Chicago has reason to be hopeful. They have been able to remain competitive despite dealing with various ailments surrounding the team. They are treading water and staying alive in the competitive East.
A win on Tuesday would be instrumental for their momentum moving forward.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Analysis
The Bucks allowed the Timberwolves to score 138 points in their loss over the weekend. Minnesota shot over 51 percent from the field and over 46 percent from beyond the arc. A combination of impressive offense and lackluster defense led to Milwaukee leaving Minnesota with the defeat.
However, they are returning home on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed Saturday’s game, is also expected to return.
The Bucks have been playing well overall and are still holding onto third place in the East. The defending champions have not performed as well as they would have liked this season, but there is no question that this is still a team poised to make a deep postseason run.
For now, they have their eyes set on taking care of business against the Bulls on Tuesday.
Updates
Lonzo Ball will stop running for the next one to two weeks after it was announced that his injured knee was not responding well to rehab. His status is growing doubtful for a return this season, but it still is possible.
Patrick Williams played under 20 minutes in his return to action on Monday. But he looked healthy and will be a key contributor for Chicago moving forward.
Giannis is expected to return for Milwaukee after knee soreness kept him out of Saturday’s game against Minnesota.
- Chicago is 38-32-1 ATS this season.
- The Bulls are 14-20-1 ATS on the road.
- They are 9-18 ATS as an underdog.
- Chicago is 5-13 ATS as an away underdog.
- Milwaukee is 33-38 ATS this year.
- The Bucks are 14-22 ATS at their home arena.
- They are 28-28 ATS as a favorite.
- Milwaukee is 12-20 ATS as a home favorite.
Bulls at Bucks Betting Preview
Most NBA picks will be thrown towards the home-favored Bucks in this matchup, especially with Antetokounmpo set to return.
However, Chicago is slowly growing healthier even with Ball’s setback. The Bulls are in a good position to upset the odds. Winning the game outright will be an entirely different story, but I am expecting a highly competitive game that comes down to the wire.
Bulls at Bucks Betting Prediction
Take the Chicago Bulls!
How to Bet on Bulls at Bucks
The majority of sports betting guides list Chicago as a 5.5-7.5 point underdog. But the Bulls’ defense is growing stronger, and the duo of LaVine and DeRozan are always liable to lead this offense to a high-scoring total on any given night.
With all things considered, I like the Bulls as the spread betting favorite.
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