The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls were one of the NBA matchups that took place during last season’s playoffs, as the Bucks took that series with ease. Now both of them are heading into this season hoping to qualify for the playoffs again, as both NBA teams could very well face each other again in this upcoming season’s playoffs.
Last Game Records
The Bucks finished the 2021-22 regular season with a 51-31 record. The Bulls finished with a 46-36 record. This is their first and only preseason game against each other on the NBA schedule. The Bucks vs Bulls betting odds during their matchups last season tended to favor the Bucks.
Matchup Information
- 8 p.m. ET
- United Center, Chicago, IL
- NBA Game Pass
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Analysis
What to expect from the Bucks
As long as Giannis Antetokounmpo is in Milwaukee, the Bucks stats will always look great, and the team is a surefire bet to make the playoffs year in and year out.
It’s only been a season removed in which the Bucks won the NBA championship, as Khris Middleton missed the team’s second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics.
If Middleton was healthy, many people believe that the Bucks would’ve beaten the Celtics, as it took Boston seven games to erase Milwaukee.
The core largely remains intact in Milwaukee Bucks, with Antetokounmpo, Middleton, and Jrue Holiday all leading the pack and keeping important role players in the mix, such as Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis, Serge Ibaka, and Pat Connaughton, while adding Joe Ingles into the mix.
This team has all the makings to be a legitimate contender once again, especially with Antetokounmpo’s all-around ability.
Antetokounmpo is such a force with his ability to drive down the lane with a head full of steam, power through defenders, and make plays for others. He also has the ability to light it up from three on occasion if you leave him enough space.
Middleton is there to provide balance to the mix with his ability to score in a multitude of ways, which also enables Giannis to get free inside the paint.
Holiday is there to try and shut down the opponent’s best player with his size, strength, and length while also providing great scoring and playmaking.
In terms of Bucks vs Bulls betting this season, expect the Bucks to go further.
Can the Bulls get back to the playoffs?
The Chicago Bulls can absolutely get back to the playoffs this season, especially with DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine back in the fold.
They’re going to have to weather the storm without Lonzo Ball, as Ball is currently dealing with an injury that’ll keep him out for some time.
Nikola Vucevic will also continue to be a force scoring the ball inside the paint and also stretch the floor with his ability to shoot.
Because of these three dynamic scorers, Chicago will always have good Bulls betting picks to choose from especially when it comes to DeRozan and his super-efficient ways to score the basketball in the midrange.
LaVine is also appearing to be on the verge of taking the next step in his career, as NBA injuries have derailed him. But now, he appears ready to put that behind him and really take full advantage of his multitude of ways to score and his athleticism.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Spread: Bulls -2.5
Over/Under: 229.5
Moneyline/Run Line: -110
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Prediction
These Bucks vs Bulls betting odds favor the Bulls since they’re home, but it’ll really come down to which team decides to play their regulars more and who takes the preseason more seriously.
The Bulls will be home, which certainly helps their case, but the Bucks are just the better overall team.
Expect the Bucks to come out with more energy, play harder and end up coming out on top, as they hope to build good habits for the upcoming season.
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