The Bucks are gearing up for a showdown against the Chicago Bulls on Monday, Dec 11. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Milwaukee comes into this matchup as 12-point favorites, with the over/under set at 233. Will the Bucks manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Bucks vs. Bulls predictions.
Bucks vs. Bulls Odds
- Spread: Bucks -12
- Total 233
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Dec 11
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee WI
- TV: NBCS
Bulls Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 109 points per game in this stretch.
- The Bulls have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Milwaukee has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 120 points per game while allowing 121. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
Will Chicago Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
With an overall record of 9-14, the Bulls are looking to extend their four game winning streak. In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls currently hold the 12th spot, while in the Central division, they are in 4th place.
In their latest game, the Bulls offense put up 121 points against the Spurs. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46.1% and made 13 threes. The team’s scoring leader is DeMar DeRozan, who holds an average of 21.8 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Zach LaVine is averaging 21 points per game this season.
Currently, the Bulls’ defense holds the 14th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.5 points per game.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bulls are forcing 11.9 per game, which is 3rd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 23rd in blocked shots at 4.6 per game.
Taking a Look at the Bucks Chances at Home
As of now, the Bucks have an overall record of 15-7 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. They currently sit in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference and are in 1st place in the Central division.
Coming off their recent game, the Bucks offense tallied 119 points in a matchup against the Pacers. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.8%, and they made 12 threes. In terms of offense, the Bucks have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, putting them 2nd in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 5th in percentage and 7th in three-pointers made.
Looking at the Bucks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 118.7 points per game (24th).
The Milwaukee defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Milwaukee.
Bucks vs. Bulls Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Giannis Antetokounmpo and his points prop of 32.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with a stat line of 25 points, 9 and 6 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 32.5.
- The Prop: Giannis Antetokounmpo Under 32.5 Points (-125)
Bucks vs. Bulls Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Bucks vs. Bucks matchup, we’re leaning towards the Bulls at +12. Although our projections show the Bucks winning 111-109, we suggest placing your bet on the Bulls for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 233, and our model predicts the Bulls and Bucks to score a combined 220 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Bulls +12 | at Fanduel Sportsbook