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The Chicago Bulls (9-14) will attempt to build on a four-game winning stretch when visiting the Milwaukee Bucks (15-7) on December 11, 2023 at Fiserv Forum.
The Bucks take the court as double-digit favorites against the Bulls. The Bucks are favored by 11.5 points. The game’s point total is set at 232.5.
Bucks vs. Bulls Odds
Point Spread for Bucks vs. Bulls
The spread for this matchup is set at 11.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Bucks as the favorite.
Milwaukee vs. Chicago Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Milwaukee has -575 odds to win the game, while Chicago is listed at +425 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 232.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Monday, December 11, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- TV: NBCS
Bucks vs. Bulls Betting Trends
The Bucks have registered a 9-12-1 record against the spread this season. Milwaukee has entered the game as favorites 21 times this season and won 15, or 71.4%, of those games. Bucks games have gone over the total 14 times out of 23 chances this season.
The Bulls have gone 9-13-1 against the spread this season. Chicago has won in four, or 33.3%, of the 12 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year. Bulls games have gone over the total 13 times this year.
Bucks vs. Bulls Key Players to Watch
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s numbers on the season are 29.9 points, 4.9 assists and 10.8 boards per game, shooting 60.7% from the floor (ninth in NBA). Damian Lillard’s numbers on the season are 25.5 points, 6.9 assists and 4.6 boards per contest. Brook Lopez’s numbers on the season are 13.5 points, 1.4 assists and 4.9 boards per game. Bobby Portis puts up 11.3 points, 6.7 boards and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 47.4% from the field.
Bulls
Nikola Vucevic provides the Bulls 16.0 points, 10.3 boards and 3.2 assists per game. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks. DeMar DeRozan adds 21.8 points per game, plus 3.6 boards and 5.0 assists. Coby White gets the Bulls 15.6 points, 3.4 boards and 4.3 assists per contest, plus 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocks. Patrick Williams provides the Bulls 8.6 points, 4.2 boards and 1.3 assists per game, plus 1.0 steal and 1.0 block.
What you need to know about the Bucks
The Bucks have a top-five offense this season, ranking third-best in the league with 122.1 points per game. On defense, they rank 24th with 118.7 points allowed per contest. This season, the Bucks are averaging 43.6 rebounds per game (19th-ranked in NBA) and giving up 44.3 rebounds per contest (19th-ranked). The Bucks rank 22nd in the NBA with 25.1 dimes per game.
In home games, Milwaukee is putting up 0.1 more points per game (122.2) than it is in away games (122.1). With a 38.3% three-point percentage this season, Milwaukee is fourth-best in the NBA. It ranks seventh in the league by sinking 14.4 three-pointers per contest. Milwaukee is 15th in the NBA with 12.6 threes allowed per game this year. Meanwhile, it ranks 10th with a 35.6% shooting percentage allowed from beyond the arc.
The Bucks have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over their last 10 contests. Milwaukee has hit the over in seven of its past 10 games. The Bucks’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, scoring 127.0 points per contest compared to the 122.1 they’ve averaged this year. Milwaukee’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 121.8 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 118.7 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
What you need to know about the Bulls
The Bulls are the fourth-worst squad in the league in points scored (108.4 per game) and 13th in points allowed (112.5). Chicago is 24th in the NBA in rebounds per game (42.5) and fifth-worst in rebounds allowed (45.7). The Bulls are second-worst in the league in assists (23.1 per game) in 2023-24.
The Bulls are scoring more points at home (109.8 per game) than on the road (106.6). Beyond the arc, the Bulls are 18th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (11.9). They are 17th in 3-point percentage at 36.2%. Defensively, Chicago is worst in the NBA in 3-pointers allowed per game at 14.6. It is 21st in 3-point percentage allowed at 37.2%.
The Bulls are 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their last 10 games. Chicago has hit the over in seven of its past 10 outings. Chicago has performed better offensively over its past 10 games, posting 109.4 points per contest, 1.0 more than its season average of 108.4. In their previous 10 games, the Bulls are allowing 113.7 points per contest, 1.2 more points than their season average (112.5).
Bucks vs. Bulls Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this game is Bucks, and we project that Bulls will cover the spread (Bucks -11.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 232.5 points.
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