The Chicago Bulls (6-9) and Milwaukee Bucks (5-9) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from TD Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Bucks are 8-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Bucks -8), with the over/under set at 236.5 total points. Milwaukee is a -320 favorite to win outright, while Chicago is +260 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bucks vs Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, November 20.
Bulls vs. Bucks Picks, Prediction
Spread
The spread for this game is Bucks -8. This is the second meeting between the Bulls and the Bucks this season in Milwaukee, and the Bulls pulled off the upset victory in Game 1. The Bucks are appearing to turn the tide on their early season woes, winning three of their past four, with the one loss ending on a terrible call. Despite knowing the Bucks are in a much better spot for this game than the previous loss at home to Chicago, I think this spread is fairly priced, and I'll pass.
Moneyline
The moneyline for this game is perfectly aligned with the spread. Moneylines operate in ranges of spreads, and we are seeing the best price on the favorite at -315, the best price on the dog at +280, and the consensus is -320/+260. Because I have no opinion on the spread, I feel the same about the moneyline.
Over/Under
The best play in this game is the Over 238. We know Damian Lillard is back from missing a few games in the NBA Concussion Protocol, and he is perhaps the most significant boost to an over of any player in the NBA. He is a lethal shooter with quick release and volume attempts, an elite free throw shooter who can get to the line consistently, and a traffic cone on defense (sorry, Dame). This line has tricked down from the open because the number was so high, but I think it starts to climb again as the Bulls are the fastest pace team in the NBA, and the Bucks offense is launching 3s in the past few games.
My Pick: Over 238
Bulls vs. Bucks Odds
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8 -112 | 238 -110 / -110 | +270 |
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8 -108 | 238 -110/ -110 | -340 |
- Bulls vs. Bucks spread: Bucks -8
- Bulls vs. Bucks over/under: 238 points
- Bulls vs. Bucks moneyline: Bucks -340, Bulls +270
Bulls vs. Bucks Preview
The Bucks seek revenge for an early season home loss against the Chicago Bulls.
The Bucks are starting to play better, winning three of their past four. Their only loss is due to a bad late call that was clearly incorrect in a game Lillard did not play.
Now Dame Time is back, the 3-point volume is increasing, and the wins are coming in tandem with better game-theory basketball.
Bulls vs. Bucks Prediction
My Best bet for this game is Over 236.5, as mentioned above.
I also like looking at Coby White points overs or Josh Giddey over PRA in tandem with a Bucks ML. The Bucks struggle to defend on the perimeter, especially with Lillard back in the lineup.
I expect a high-scoring Milwaukee victory.
These are inversely correlated; a player prop over on the Bulls with a Bucks ML play, so the boost to the odds may provide some decent value.
Best Bet: Over 238
Same Game Parlay: Giddey Over 24.5 PRA, Bucks ML -320, Over 236.5 (+333)
Bulls vs Bucks Betting Trends
