Bulls vs. Bucks: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks for Game 1

DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls hit the road to take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first round series and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.

Game 1 tips off at 6:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on TNT.

The Bulls (46-36) finished the season as the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference while the Bucks (51-31) locked in as the No. 3 seed.

During four regular season matchups, the Bucks won all four games by an average of 15 points, though Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine did miss two of those games.

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Bulls vs. Bucks: Lineups, injuries and broadcast info for Game 1

Notable Injuries

Bulls: Lonzo Ball (knee) is out.

Bucks: George Hill (abdominal) is questionable. Jordon Nwora (back) is probable.

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook

• Point spread: Bucks -10.5

• Money line: Bucks -750 / Bulls +500

• Over-under: 229.5

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Advice and prediction

Game 1 of a series is always a tone setter as you feel out your opponent. The Bulls struggled mightily all season long against the top teams in each conference, Bucks included. Look for Milwaukee to get the win in Game 1. Take Chicago to cover the spread and hit the under.

Prediction: Bucks 116, Bulls 108

Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.

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