- The Bucks (22-11) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (14-19)
- Total (Over/Under): 232.5 points
- Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
- Watch the game on NBCS-CHI & BSWI
The Milwaukee Bucks visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago.
The Bucks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Bucks vs Bulls Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Bucks are 17-14 against the spread, while the Bulls are 15-18 against the spread.
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Bucks vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
Milwaukee Bucks | -2.5 -110 | O 230.5 -110 | -140 |
Chicago Bulls | +2.5 -110 | U 230.5 -110 | +115 |
Bulls vs Bucks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bucks will win Wednesday‘s game with 61.1% confidence.
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bucks will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 52.4% confidence.
These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bucks and Bulls, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.
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Bucks Team Prop Bets for Tonight, Ranked by Units Won:
- The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 38 of their last 56 games (+18.15 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1Q Spread in 54 of their last 88 games (+17.95 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 50 games (+14.40 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 45 games (+11.49 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 19 of their last 26 games (+11.25 Units / 39% ROI)
Bulls Team Prop Bets for Tonight, Ranked by Units Won:
- The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 42 games (+14.00 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 61 games (+13.86 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 40 of their last 64 games (+13.60 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 66 games (+11.30 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 39 games at home (+11.17 Units / 25% ROI)
Milwaukee Bucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 17-14 (+1.6 Units / 4.41% ROI).
- 22-11 against the Moneyline (+1.75 Units / 2.14% ROI)
- 16-17 against the Over for game total points (-2.7 Units / -7.44% ROI)
- 17-16 against the Under for game total points (-0.6 Units / -1.65% ROI)
Chicago Bulls Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 15-18 (-4.8 Units / -13.22% ROI).
- 14-19 against the Moneyline (-5.15 Units / -11.42% ROI)
- 15-18 against the Over for game total points (-4.8 Units / -13.22% ROI)
- 18-15 against the Under for game total points (+1.5 Units / 4.13% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Bulls, Ranked by Units Lost:
- The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 82 games (-31.00 Units / -30% ROI)
- The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 60 games (-29.35 Units / -45% ROI)
- The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 89 games (-28.60 Units / -26% ROI)
- The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 70 games (-26.42 Units / -32% ROI)
- The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 87 games (-23.30 Units / -22% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Bucks, Ranked by Units Lost:
- The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 80 games (-30.26 Units / -25% ROI)
- The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 45 of their last 92 games (-29.15 Units / -18% ROI)
- The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Moneyline in 55 of their last 89 games (-26.65 Units / -10% ROI)
- The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 92 games (-24.56 Units / -17% ROI)
- The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 89 games (-24.38 Units / -24% ROI)
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- Chicago Bulls Defensive stats
Milwaukee Bucks: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls
The Bucks are 35-11 (.761) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547
The Bucks are 35-23 (.603) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .505
The Bucks are 48-20 (.706) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562
The Bucks are 52-23 (.693) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544
Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks
The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768
The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141
The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552
The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506
Injury Report: Bulls vs. Bucks – Wednesday‘s Game, Dec. 28
- Alex Caruso (Bulls): Caruso is questionable for Wednesday’s (Dec. 28) game against Milwaukee.
- Derrick Jones Jr. (Bulls): Jones Jr. is doubtful for Wednesday’s (Dec. 28) game against Milwaukee.
- Javonte Green (Bulls): Green is questionable for Wednesday’s (Dec. 28) game against Milwaukee.
- Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
- Khris Middleton (Bucks): Middleton is OUT for Wednesday’s (Dec 28) game against Chicago.
- Jrue Holiday (Bucks): Holiday is probable for Wednesday’s (Dec 28) game against Chicago.
Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bucks have an eFG% of 52% this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%
The Bucks have averaged 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (154 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.6
The Bucks have averaged 1.16 points per shot (532 points/460 shots) on the road this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26
The Bucks have averaged 19.8 points in the paint per game (238 points/12 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8
Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%
The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3
The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0
The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9
Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bucks have averaged 36.6 defensive rebounds per game (3,441 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8
The Bucks have averaged 37.1 defensive rebounds per game (6,165 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1
The Bucks have averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (456 rebounds/12 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3
The Bucks have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (405 blocks/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0
The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams
The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8
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