The Milwaukee Bucks (44-27 SU, 33-28 ATS) will look to stay hot on Tuesday when they welcome the struggling Chicago Bulls (42-29, 38-32-1) to Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are 8-2 in their last 10 games while the Bulls are 3-8 in their last 11. Can Chicago get back to winning ways? Find out in our Bulls vs Bucks prediction.
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Bulls vs Bucks Odds & Analysis
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The Bucks opened as a 5.5-point home favorite with the total set at 231 points. The UNDER is 7-1 in Chicago’s last eight outings while the OVER is 13-5 in Milwaukee’s last 18. Milwaukee has owned Chicago over the past few seasons, winning 14 of the last 15 meetings – a clear nod to the hosts for your Bulls vs Bucks prediction.
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Bulls Snap Three-Game Losing Skid Against Raptors
The Bulls halted a three-game slump on Monday with a 113-99 win over the Toronto Raptors. Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan each scored 26 to lead Chicago while Nikola Vucevic had 19 points and 13 boards for a double-double.
Chicago has struggled since losing Lonzo Ball to knee surgery in mid-January, with the club going 15-16 without its starting point guard. Unfortunately for the Bulls, Ball suffered a setback in practice this week and will take a 10-day break from running after his surgically repaired knee responded poorly to rehab. It looks like the current best-case scenario for Chicago is that Ball returns in time for the playoffs.
Bucks Fall To Timberwolves Without Antetokounmpo
The Bucks lost 138-119 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in their last outing on Saturday. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points each to lead the Timberwolves. Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and Pat Connaughton netted 15 apiece to top the Bucks.
Milwaukee was without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sat out due to knee soreness. The Bucks had several players step up in the big man’s absence, including Lopez, who suited up in just his third game after recovering from back surgery, and Connaughton, who appeared for the first time since breaking his hand on February 10. Ultimately, though, the Bucks couldn’t pull through without their leading scorer.
Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Tuesday’s matchup while Middleton (wrist) is out.
Bulls vs Bucks Pick & Insights
Bulls: Keys To Cover
Chicago will likely try to fight fire with fire in this one as two of the NBA’s top 10 offenses go head-to-head. DeRozan is sixth in league scoring, averaging 27.8 points per game, and will need to go shot for shot with Antetokounmpo to keep his team in it.
Bucks: Keys To Cover
Milwaukee has been on fire lately, averaging 124.6 points per game over its last 10 outings. The Bucks have also been lax defensively over that span, though, giving up 118.6 points per game. Unless they’re going to tighten up in their half, the Bucks will need to keep shooting the lights out.
Odds Shark’s Computer Bulls vs Bucks Prediction: Bulls +6.5
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