SportsLine's computer model just revealed its NBA picks today for Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks
The Chicago Bulls visit the Milwaukee Bucks for a Central Division matchup on Tuesday evening. Chicago is 0-2 against Milwaukee this season and 16-19 on the road. Milwaukee is 44–27 on aggregate, 24–12 at home and 8–2 in 10 games, with the Bucks winning four consecutive home games. Khris Middleton (wrist) is out for Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as a probable, while Chicago lists Zach Lavin (knee) as a suspect.
Kaiser Sportsbook lists Milwaukee as the eight-point favorite, and tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. The total number of points Vegas considers, or over-under, in the latest Bulls vs. Bucks odds is 233.5. Before you make any NBA predictions with the Bulls vs Bucks match-up, be sure to check out NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven models.
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Now, the model has turned its attention to the Bucks versus the Bulls and simply locked in their NBA picks and predictions. You can now head over to Sportsline to see the model picks. Here are the multiple NBA odds and betting lines for the Bulls vs. Bucks:
- Bulls vs Buck Spread: Bux-8
- Bulls vs Bucks over-under: 233.5 points
- Bulls vs Bucks Money Line: Bux -350, Bulls +280
- CHI: Bulls are 8-5 against spread in Central Division games
- MIL: Bucks are 6-6 against spread in Central Division games
Why the bulls can cover
The Bulls should take advantage of Milwaukee's shortcomings. The Bucks are the last in the NBA in allowed 3-pointers per game, and Milwaukee ranks 28th in the league in blocked shots. Milwaukee is also in the lower quartile of the league in building turnover on defense, and Chicago's offense is overwhelmingly powerful. The Bulls are scoring over 1.12 points per capture, ranking in the NBA's top 10 in offensive efficiency.
Chicago is in the NBA's top three in field-goal percentage at 48 percent, and the Bulls are making 37 percent of 3-point attempts. The Bulls are also elite on the free throw line, putting in more than 81 percent of the effort, and have a 13 percent turnover rate in Chicago. In terms of defense, the Bulls are excellent on the glass, achieving around 74 percent of available rebounds. Closed assets can provide an interesting baseline for defensive efficiency.
Why Boxes Can Cover
Milwaukee's offense is very strong, and Chicago's defense has weaknesses. The Bucks are scoring 113.9 points per 100 assets on offense, ranking No. 4 in the NBA in efficiency. Milwaukee is led by Antetokounmpo, who averages 29.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists, and the Bucks are accurate as a shooting team, too. The Bucks are making 46.4 percent of field goal attempts and 36.8 percent of three-point attempts this season, and Milwaukee generates 22.9 free throw attempts per game.
The Bucks are also above average in ball safety, making 13.4 turnovers per game, and Milwaukee is rapidly breaking into the NBA's top 10, averaging 13.3 per game. Chicago ranks in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency and turnover creation, and the Bulls have allowed three-point accuracy in the NBA's bottom five this season.