Bucks vs. Bulls: Predictions, picks, odds for Friday's NBA game
The Chicago Bulls host Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks for a quick turnaround game on a Friday night.
The Milwaukee Bucks won their fourth game in a row with a huge 111-99 victory against Charlotte on Thursday night, in back-to-back games against the Hornets. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 24 points and 11 rebounds with Malik Beasley and Bobby Portis combining for 33 points to help sweep the season series against the Hornets. The Bucks are currently 7-7 since head coach Rivers took over in Milwaukee.
The Chicago Bulls had a thrilling 132-123 overtime victory Wednesday over the Cleveland Cavaliers. DeMar DeRozan led the scoring for the Bulls with an impressive 35 points, 16 of which were scored in overtime. Andre Drummond also made a significant impact, recording 17 points and 26 rebounds.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls predictions
ESPN: Bulls have a 50% chance to win
According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the Chicago Bulls have a 50.5% chance of beating the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
BetMGM: Bucks will win
Staff writes: "The winning team model predicts the Bucks will win Friday‘s game with 65.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Bucks and Bulls."
Winners and Whiners: Pick Chicago
Staff writes: "Along with being a tougher team at home, the Bulls have taken the Bucks to overtime twice this season. Their only loss by more than five points against Milwaukee came in the first matchup, a nine-point defeat in Wisconsin. DeMar DeRozan (26.0 ppg), Coby White (24.0 ppg), and Nikola Vucevic (23.0 ppg) have all given the Bucks defense issues this season. This is why, win or lose, the Bulls will take this game down to the final possession. They can exploit Milwaukee's shaky midrange defense, and the Bulls can continue outrebounding Milwaukee. Chicago is also a much more formidable team at home. Expect them to beat the spread."
Doc Sports: Take Chicago
Staff writes: "The Bulls are ranked 13th in the NBA in PPG given up with 113.1. They are able to force 14.4 TO's per game and allow teams to shoot 47.0% from the floor (12th in the league). The Chicago defense concedes 37.0% on three-point shots (862 of 2,328) and their opposition makes 77.7% of their foul shots. They have surrendered 27.9 assists and 43.5 boards per contest, which is 23rd and 15th in the league."
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls betting odds, lines
The Milwaukee Bucks are favored to defeat the Chicago Bulls, according to the BetMGM odds.
Spread: Milwaukee (-3.5); Chicago (+3.5)
Moneyline: Milwaukee (-165); Chicago (+140)
Total Over/Under: 221.5
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How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls channel, steaming information
Game day: Friday, March 1, 2024
Game time: 10:00 p.m., ET
TV channel: ESPN
Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
How to watch: Catch NBA action with Fubo
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