NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks

The Chicago Bulls (6-9) look to improve in the Eastern Conference against the Milwaukee Bucks (5-9) when they battle on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 PM ET at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks have a slight advantage at home with a point spread of -7.5 (-115).

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Bulls have gone 2-3 over their previous five games, but are coming off a positive performance. They recently defeated the Detroit Pistons 122-112, with Zach Lavine scoring 16 of his 25 points during the fourth quarter.

Lavine was key to their run late in the game, but others were also pivotal. Nikola Vucecic led them in points with 29 and in rebounds with 12. Josh Giddey was also crucial in the offense with 11 points and 10 assists.

They shot 48.4 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from deep three-point land. On defense they held the Pistons to 42.9 percent shooting overall and 34.1 percent from deep.

The Bulls are averaging 116.0 points per game, which ranks 10th in the league. Defensively, they are one of the worst to do it so far as they allow 122.9 points from opponents and rank 29th.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Bucks are 3-2 in their latest five matchups, with a 101-100 win recently over the Houston Rockets. This marked their second consecutive game being decided by one point, with this one turning in their favor. 

Damian Lillard hit a game-winning layup with under four seconds left in the game, finishing with 18 points and 10 assists. Brook Lopez led scoring with 27 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo led with 13 rebounds.

They connected on 45.8 percent of their shots, while making 39.4 percent from three point range. Both of these averages were higher than the Rockets’, but they committed 16 turnovers and forced 13. Against the Bulls, they need to keep their turnovers down.

The Bucks are averaging 110.5 points per game and are currently ranked 20th in the league. As for their defense, they have been solid in allowing just 112.6 points from their opponents, which ranks 16th. This is still a negative ratio, but they tend to keep games close.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

NBA betting odds, courtesy of MyBookie, show the Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks battle being close. Current odds show the Bucks favored by 7.5-points, while market trends suggest the Bucks have a 61.8 percent chance of winning outright.

This should be an entertaining matchup, with the slightest edge going to the Bucks at home. While the Bulls have the potential to put up good numbers in a hurry, their defense is what sets them back. Look for the Bucks to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -7.5 (-115)