Bucks vs Bulls Prediction and Odds

Bucks vs Bulls Prediction: The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to win the upcoming game against the Chicago Bulls as per the latest prediction.


The Milwaukee Bucks (22-11) will aim to return to winning ways when they meet the Chicago Bulls (14-19) in the upcoming NBA fixture on Wednesday night. The Bucks have looked in dominating form this season. However, they need to bounce back now after 3 consecutive defeats. In the last game, the Bucks faced a 118-139 loss to the Boston Celtics.

The Chicago Bulls will have to bring out their best in the next game against the mighty Bucks at United Center Arena. The Bulls’ 3-game winning streak ended with a 118-133 defeat to the Houston Rockets in the last fixture. The Bucks need a consistent performance in the coming weeks to get into the top 8 of the Eastern Conference.

Bucks vs Bulls Prediction: Bucks Stats

The Milwaukee Bucks have won 1 of the last 5 away games.

In the last 5 away games

  • The Bucks have scored 110.6 points per game.
  • The Bucks have conceded 126.4 points per game.
  • Number of games with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
  • Number of games with a difference of 4-10 points or more: 5

The Milwaukee Bucks are playing with a scoring rate of 112.6 points per game. In shooting, they got a success rate of 46.2% in the field goals and 35.0% in the 3-pointers. The Bucks maintained an average of 24.6 assists per game.

The Bucks rebounded with an average of 48.0 per game. The averages of steals and blocks per game are currently at 6.5 and 5.4 respectively.

As per dunksandthrees.com, the Milwaukee Bucks are ranking 19th in the offense with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 112.3. The Bucks are the third-best in the defense, having an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 109.7.

Bulls vs Bucks Prediction: Bulls Stats

The Chicago Bulls have won 2 of the last 5 home games.

In the last 5 home games

  • The Bulls have scored 117.6 points per game.
  • The Bulls have conceded 120.2 points per game.
  • Number of games with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
  • Number of games with a difference of 4-10 points or more: 5

The Chicago Bulls have maintained a scoring average of 113.4 points per game. They shot 48.3% from the field and 36.8% from the 3-point line. The average number of assists per game stands at 25.0.

The Bulls played with an average of 42.0 rebounds per game along with 7.5 steals and 4.7 blocks per game.

As per dunksandthrees.com, the Chicago Bulls’ offense ranks 16th with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 112.4. The Bulls are ranked 15th in defense, having an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 113.0.

Bucks vs Bulls Prediction: Spread and Moneyline

Despite 3 consecutive defeats, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking like a much stronger side than the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been very inconsistent so far. Interestingly, the Bulls have scored at a better rate than the Bucks. They are also ahead in the other offensive stats including the shooting accuracy. In the defense, the Bucks have been one of the best sides this season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo can play an important role. If he has a successful night for the Bucks, things will become difficult for the Bulls. On the other hand, DeRozan and LaVine will be the most dependable players for Chicago.

Spread:

  • Milwaukee Bucks: -5 (-119)
  • Chicago Bulls: +5 (-119)

Moneyline:

  • Milwaukee Bucks: -233
  • Chicago Bulls: +165

    Bucks vs Bulls Prediction: Head-to-Head Stats

    There have been a total of 260 regular season games between these two sides in the NBA. The battle looks close as the Chicago Bulls won 133 games, while the Milwaukee Bucks were on the winning side in 127 fixtures.

    If we check out the last 5 meetings, the Bucks dominated as they won 4 and the Bulls managed to win just 1. The previous meeting took place in the current season on 23 November 2022. The Chicago Bulls won that matchup with a score of 118-113.

    Head-to-Head: Key Highlights

    In the last 5 games between the Bucks and the Bulls:

    • Average Number of Total Points Scored: 220.4
    • Average Number of Points scored by the Milwaukee Bucks: 115.6
    • Average Number of Points scored by the Chicago Bulls: 104.8

    Bucks vs Bulls Prediction: Key Snippets

    The Bucks had no proper strategy to counter Tatum as they faced their 3rd consecutive defeat in the last game against the Celtics.

    Jayson Tatum destroyed all chances of the Bucks with 41 points. It was a close contest in the first half. The Bucks were put on the back foot in the third quarter. Milwaukee played without Antetokounmpo for the last 3:41 minutes as he went to the bench after being given a technical foul. The Bucks allowed the Celtics to shoot 58.8% from the field. They also got outrebounded 35-39.

    Giannis Antetokounmpo led the scoring for the Bucks with 27 points. He also added 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Jrue Holiday gave a decent contribution of 23 points with 6 rebounds and 7 assists.

    DeRozan tried his best but couldn’t avoid another crushing defeat for the Bulls in the last game against the Rockets.

    The Chicago Bulls started on a decent note. They got their first lead in the second quarter, thanks to the 3-pointer by Zach LaVine. The Bulls extended their lead to 7 points by the third quarter before a solid response from the Rockets. The Rockets dominated the Bulls in the next few minutes. Chicago tried to reduce the deficit in the fourth quarter but an excellent shooting from Houston didn’t allow them to come back in the contest.

    DeMar DeRozan continued his top form and finished the game with 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Bulls. Zach LaVine gave another impressive performance comprising 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists.

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    Bulls vs Bucks Prediction: Players to Watch Out

    Chicago Bulls

    DeMar DeRozan (Small Forward)

    Points Per Game: 26.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.0 | Assists Per Game: 5.0

    Zach LaVine (Shooting Guard)

    Points Per Game: 22.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.4 | Assists Per Game: 4.2

    Nicola Vucevic (Center)

    Points Per Game: 16.7 | Rebounds Per Game: 10.2 | Assists Per Game: 2.9

    Milwaukee Bucks

    Giannis Antetokounmpo (Power Forward)

    Points Per Game: 31.2 | Rebounds Per Game: 11.2 | Assists Per Game: 5.1

    Jrue Holiday (Point Guard)

    Points Per Game: 18.9 | Assists Per Game: 7.5 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.3

    Brook Lopez (Center)

    Points Per Game: 14.9 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.9 | Blocks Per Game: 2.5

    Bucks vs Bulls Prediction: Predicted Winner

    The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to go all guns blazing to end their losing streak. They can lose their second place in the Eastern Conference if they drop another game. On the other hand, the Chicago Bulls will back themselves for a home win. They already defeated the Bucks in the last month. The defense needs a strong plan to counter Antetokounmpo. All the predictions and betting platforms are suggesting a win for the Bucks in this fixture.

    Subhash

    Subhash

    Subhash, Founder of Crowdwisdom360 is an MBA and a Trained Financial Advisor with an extensive background in Forecasting in Financial Services and Politics. He has appeared many times on National TV and has written for a variety of magazines on Wealth Management and Election Strategy.

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