The Bucks are all set to face off against the Chicago Bulls on Monday, Nov 13. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Milwaukee enters this contest as 8.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 228.5. Can the Bulls come out on top as the favorite? Our Bucks vs. Bulls player props and predictions can be found below.
Bucks vs. Bulls Odds
- Spread: Bucks -8.5
- Total 228.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Nov 13
- 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 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 102 points per game in these contests.
- The last five games that Chicago was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have gone 1-9 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Will the Bulls Defense Show Up on the Road?
The Bulls enter today’s matchup with an overall record of 4-6 and will look to pull off an upset as +8.5 point underdogs. At this time, the team’s rank is 12th in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 4th in the Central division.
The Bulls recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 119 points against the Pistons. This output exceeded their season average of 109.9 points per game. Coming into the game, the Bulls offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 35%. On average, they get up 31 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 16.4 made free-throws.
On defense, Bulls is currently around the league average in points allowed, giving up an average of 113.3 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Bulls are causing 11.1 turnovers per game, ranking 1st in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 23rd in rejections, averaging 4.5 blocked shots each game.
Will Milwaukee Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Getting ready to face the Bulls, the Bucks hold an overall record of 5-4 and need a win to break their two game losing streak. In road games, the Bucks have a 1-3 record this season, in contrast to their 4-1 record when playing at home.
Most recently, the Bucks’ offense finished with just 97 points vs. the Magic. For the game, they hit 9/29 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 49.4%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Giannis Antetokounmpo who comes into today’s matchup averaging 28.9. Damian Lillard also heads into the game with a PPG average of 24.3.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Bucks is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 119.3 points per game (25th).
The Milwaukee defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.1% 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 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. Our model predicts that Giannis Antetokounmpo will finish with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 3. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 28.5.
- The Prop: Giannis Antetokounmpo Under 28.5 Points (-125)
Bucks vs. Bulls Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +8.5, we have the Bulls as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 228.5 and our model has the Bulls and Bucks finishing with a combined 218 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Bulls +8.5