After defeating the Charlotte Hornets last with a score of 111-99, the Milwaukee Bucks will travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls in a sequence of back-to-back games. The last time these two teams matched up was back in December, where Milwaukee was able to defeat Chicago in overtime with a score of 133-129.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Spread Set at 3.5, Over/Under 223.5 Total Points
The spread for tonight’s Eastern Conference matchup is set at 3.5 points in favor of Milwaukee. Injury designations for the Bucks include Khris Middleton, who was ruled out against Charlotte last night is once again unlikely to play. Alex Caruso is questionable with a hamstring injury for the Bulls.
Milwaukee has struggled against the spread managing to go 25-35 so far this season, but are just above .500 on the road with a 15-14 record. As for Chicago, they have gone 16-14 at home this season while staying positive against the spread achieving a record of 31-27-1. When Chicago hosted the Bucks earlier in the season, they were able to come away with the victory in overtime with a score of 120-113.
The total points spread is set at 223.5. In the three matchups between these two opponents this season, all have gone over this mark. Milwaukee is the third highest scoring team in the NBA on the road, putting up just under 120 points per game. Chicago has not scored the ball efficiently this season only putting up 112 points per game, but are coming off a 132-point performance versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. There is value in the total points line going over 223.5.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 11.5 Rebounds (-110 on Fanduel Sportsbook)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is having another MVP level season is favored to hit his rebounds line of 11.5 in tonight’s matchup. Antetokounmpo has hit this line in 2 of the last 3 games played this season against the Bulls. The one game he managed to go under, he ended with 11 rebounds. Chicago also gives up the second most rebounds in the league to power forwards.
DeMar DeRozan Over 23.5 Points (-130 on FanDuel Sportsbook)
In the last matchup versus Milwaukee, DeMar DeRozan exploded for 41 points and 11 assists despite the overtime loss. He has hit this line in 9 of his last 10 games and Milwaukee’s struggled versus high level scorers on the wing all season. There is value in DeRozan going over his points line of 23.5 in tonight’s game.
Damian Lillard Over 6.5 Assists (-140 on FanDuel Sportsbook)
Damian Lillard, who is averaging 24.5 points and just under 7 assists a game has elevated this Bucks offense to the second highest scoring team in the NBA with both his scoring and passing abilities. Lillard has hit this line in 3 of the last 4 games and has averaged 11 assists in the last 2 matchups versus Chicago. Lillard is once again favored to go over his assists line.
Coverage for tonight’s Eastern Conference showdown will begin at 10:00 PM Eastern time on ESPN.
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