The Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) welcome the Chicago Bulls (0-1) to Fiserv Forum Friday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Bucks won 3-1 last season
The Bucks kicked off their season Wednesday with a 124-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Milwaukee covered as a 4-point road favorite. G Damian Lillard led the way with 30 points and drained 6 triples. The Bucks ended up shooting 54% from the field with just 14 turnovers. Milwaukee was just 1-3 in the preseason, as well as 0-4 against the spread (ATS) and 0-4 O/U. This will be its first home game of the season.
The Bulls went 3-2 in the preseason and were 4-1 ATS. They were 4-1 O/U. Chicago opened its season with a 123-111 defeat at the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday. It took a 1-point margin into halftime and entered the 4th quarter down 12. The Bulls were led by G Zach LaVine, who dropped 27 points and shot 10 for 17 from the field.
Bulls at Bucks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:58 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Bucks -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Bulls +9.5 (-110) | Bucks -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Bulls at Bucks key injuries
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (patella) probable
- C Brook Lopez (quad) probable
- G Khris Middleton (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bulls at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 120, Bulls 108
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no reason to take the moneyline here. Fiserv Forum will be rocking Friday, and the Bucks (-400) should be able to come out on top. Yet, they are far too expensive to take here.
Against the spread
BET BUCKS -9.5 (-110).
The Bucks got just 25 points from their 2-time league MVP Antetokounmpo Wednesday, and he even went just 9 of 16 from the free-throw line. Milwaukee’s crowd should be rocking, and it showed its prowess against a solid 76ers side to open the season. The Bucks shot 54% from the field and 43% from deep.
The Bulls shot just 29% on the road to open the season and had 21 turnovers. This should be a similar game for Chicago, especially given the Bucks are a better team than New Orleans. With this still below a double-digit spread, back BUCKS -9.5 (-110), as they have the more efficient offense and should put on a show at home.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 233.5 (-110).
The Bucks held the 76ers to 109 points in their season-opening Game, and Philadelphia has a capable offense with several scoring guards, much like Chicago.
Similarly, the Bulls scored just 111 in their first game of the season and had numerous turnovers. They may struggle against a longer and larger Milwaukee defense. The teams were a combined 4-5 O/U in the preseason.
Given this lofty total and the Bulls’ unstable offense, take UNDER 233.5 (-110).
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