The Chicago Bulls (13-43) will have their hands full against the NBA’s top shooting defense when they challenge the Milwaukee Bucks (41-14) at United Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019, and will air on NBC Sports Chicago.
Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Bulls (2-point underdogs) were defeated by the Washington Wizards, 134-125, while the Bucks (6.5-point favorites) fell to the Orlando Magic, 103-83. The Chicago game finished 32 points over the projected point total of 227, while the Milwaukee game finished 37 points under the projected point total of 223.
Milwaukee did a great job of making free throws (15-18; 83.3 percent) while Chicago had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.8 (above their season average of 18.1). Chicago’s Lauri Markkanen had a good game, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Eric Bledsoe, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Milwaukee with 19 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
In their two matchups this season, the Bucks have won both. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to score 229 points, just under the projected point total of 230. Milwaukee won 116-113 but was unable to cover as a 15-point favorite. Milwaukee had a better effective field goal percentage (0.563 vs. 0.511). Chicago, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (22-29; 75.9 percent). Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a double-double with 36 points and 11 rebounds.
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the total of Bucks games, with 29 unders compared to 26 overs. Milwaukee comes into the contest with records of 41-14 straight up (SU) and 32-21-2 against the spread (ATS).
Bulls games tend to finish under the O/U total (57.1 percent). Additionally, Chicago is 13-43 SU and 24-30-2 ATS.
Chicago might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the league’s best defenses. Milwaukee ranks first in defensive efficiency while the Bulls rank 30th in offensive efficiency.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Bucks, ATS Winner – Bucks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Bucks rank second in steals allowed per game (6.8) while the Bulls rank 12th (7.5).
- Milwaukee ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (37.5) while Chicago ranks 27th (26.7).
- The Bucks rank seventh in assists per game (26.3) while the Bulls rank 27th (21.9).
- Milwaukee ranks third in points in the paint per game (54.8) while Chicago ranks 18th (48.0).
- Milwaukee ranks fourth in second chance points allowed per game (11.3) while Chicago ranks 15th (13.6).
- The Bucks rank first in rebounds per game (48.8) while the Bulls rank 26th (42.0).
- The Bucks rank second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.4) while the Bulls rank 13th (16.9).
- Milwaukee ranks first in fast break points allowed per game (9.8) while Chicago ranks eighth (12.2).
- Milwaukee ranks second in blocks per game (6.0) while Chicago ranks 24th (4.5).
- When allowing under 100 points, Milwaukee is 13-1 and Chicago is 8-5.
- The Bucks are 41-10 when they reach 100 points, while the Bulls are 9-26.
- Milwaukee is 15-10-2 ATS on the road, while Chicago is 10-17 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 15 of the Bucks’ 27 road games, while 17 of the Bulls’ 27 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Bucks are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Bulls are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Milwaukee has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Chicago has 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Bucks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 9.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 118.6 points per game (15.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 115.8 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
