The Milwaukee Bucks (40-17) are going up against the Chicago Bulls (26-32) on Thursday at United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics 131-125 in overtime on Tuesday but failed to cover as 9.5-point favorites at home. Milwaukee is on an 11-game winning streak.
The Bulls lost 117-113 to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday and were unable to cover as 2.5-point road underdogs. Chicago is on a 5-game losing skid.
This will be the third meeting between the Bulls and the Bucks this season. The Bulls won outright as underdogs in the first 2 meetings and the Over hit in both games.
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Bucks at Bulls odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Bulls +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -7.5 (-118) | Bulls +7.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Bucks at Bulls key injuries
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
- F Pat Connaughton (calf) out
- F Jae Crowder (conditioning) out
- F Bobby Portis (knee) out
Bulls
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 121, Bulls 112
Moneyline
PASS.
Even with the Bucks expected to cruise to a win on the road, it’s not worth taking Milwaukee (-320) at the current odds due to the minimal return.
Against the spread
Assuming that Antetokounmpo is active, BUCKS -7.5 (-118) is the ideal choice in this matchup. This is the final game for both teams before the All-Star break and Milwaukee is only 1 game behind the Boston Celtics for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Bucks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games and the Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Over/Under
OVER 229.5 (-115) is how to play the total in this matchup assuming the Bucks have most of their starters available. There were 231 or more points scored in each of the first 2 meetings and Milwaukee has scored 123-plus points in 6 of its last 10 games.
The Bucks are 4-1 to the Over in their last 5 games following an ATS loss.
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