Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 10/25/2024

The Chicago Bulls (0-1) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) on Friday, October 25th. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and televised on CHSN. The Bucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bulls are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bulls. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

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The Bulls Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Bulls dropped their season opener on Wednesday, falling 123-111 to the Pelicans on the road. Chicago, now 0-1, entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 234 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 225.5 by 8.5 points.

After a closely contested first half, Chicago led 58-59 at the break. However, they were outscored 36-25 in the 3rd quarter, leaving them trailing 95-83 heading into the 4th. The teams played to a 28-28 draw in the final quarter.

The Bucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Bucks opened their season with a 124-109 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, moving to 1-0. Milwaukee, favored by 4 points, covered the spread with the 15-point victory. The total score of 233 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.5 by 10.5 points.

After trailing 23-22 in the 1st quarter, the Bucks took control by outscoring the 76ers 36-24 in the 2nd quarter and 42-34 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 100-81 lead and held off a late push from the 76ers, who outscored them 28-24 in the final period.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Zach LaVine hit 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, finishing with 27 points and 5 rebounds in the Bulls’ loss to the Pelicans. Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while Jalen Smith contributed 15 points on 62.5% shooting.

LaVine scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter, and Smith added 8 of his 15 in the same period. The Bulls shot 48.8% from the field, but made just 10 threes at 29.4%.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

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In their 123-111 loss to the Pelicans, the Bulls shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% with 10 made threes. Zach LaVine led the way, connecting on 5 threes at a 62.5% rate, finishing with 27 points and 5 rebounds.

LaVine scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Nikola Vucevic added 8 of his 21 points in the 3rd. Jalen Smith contributed 15 points, with 8 coming in the 2nd quarter and 7 more in the 4th.

Bulls Team Defense

Defensively, the Bulls gave up 123 points to the Pelicans, who shot 46% from the field. Chicago allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 30 in the 2nd, and 36 in the 3rd, before holding New Orleans to 28 points in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Bulls allowed 14 threes on 37% shooting. The Pelicans also went 19/21 from the free-throw line. Chicago finished with 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals.

Bucks Team Defense

Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 3rd quarter, giving up 36 points, which contributed to their 123-111 loss to the Pelicans. Overall, Chicago allowed New Orleans to shoot 46% from the field.

The Bulls did limit the Pelicans to 14 made threes on 37% shooting. New Orleans also went 19/21 from the free-throw line. Chicago gave up 7 offensive rebounds while recording 4 steals and 2 blocks.

Bulls vs Bucks Trends

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last five games at home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 108 points per game in these contests.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
  • The last five games that Milwaukee was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.

Bulls vs Bucks Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Bucks to win, and have the projected score sitting at 146-133. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Bucks at -9.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 233.5 and our model has the Bulls and Bucks finishing with a combined 279 points. Our pick is to take the over.


All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!


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