- What: NBA Regular Season Game
- When: November 20, 2024
- Who: Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
- Where: Fiserv Forum Arena (Milwaukee, WI)
The Chicago Bulls will play the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on Wednesday night. Both teams will be looking to win consecutive games for only the second time this season.
Chicago recently secured a 122-112 victory on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, successfully winning as a four-point underdog.
Meanwhile, on the same night, the Milwaukee Bucks narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 101-100 at home but did not cover the spread as a 3.5-point favorite.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have been performing well offensively this season, averaging 116.0 points per game and showcasing some impressive scoring outings.
While their shooting percentage isn’t the highest, they make up for it by taking plenty of shots. They are seventh in the league in shots attempted per game.
Their game plan revolves around quick, frequent shots, and they excel from beyond the arc, hitting 37.7% of their three-pointers, which places them in the top 10 in the NBA.
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If the Bulls maintain their scoring pace, they should be able to cover this 8.5-point spread.
In their first game with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Bulls secured an 11-point victory, managing to sink 21 of 47 three-point attempts for a total of 133 points.
Point guard Coby White stood out with a remarkable 35 points, while center Nikola Vucevic notched a double-double, and shooting guard Zach Lavine also contributed effectively.
For Chicago to emerge victorious against the Bucks on Wednesday night, they’ll need to replicate this level of scoring.
They allow an average of 122.9 points per game, ranking second-highest in the NBA, and their opponents are shooting 48.3 percent from the field against them, which also sits at second highest in the league.
Milwaukee Bucks
On the other hand, the Milwaukee Bucks are averaging just 110.5 points per game this season, and their struggles on the offensive end have significantly contributed to their disappointing record.
The Bucks are missing forward Khris Middleton this season after undergoing ankle surgery in the offseason. Their offense has not been the same without him.
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— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 20, 2024
Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the key player to keep an eye on, as he consistently makes a difference on the court. In their previous game, he recorded an impressive 38 points and 12 rebounds.
The Bucks will need another standout performance from him on Wednesday night. If Giannis plays at his best, it will greatly boost Milwaukee’s chances of success.
Against the Bulls, they’ve covered only once in five meetings and just one time in the last five at Fiserv Forum.
Bulls-Bucks Best Bet
It’s tough to predict which Bulls team will take the court, but one thing is clear: they will bring a fast-paced game.
Typically, when two defensively challenged teams face off, the game tends to be close since neither squad can make crucial stops. This matchup seems to align with that trend.
Considering the Bulls won the first encounter by 11 points, I believe they have what it takes to keep this game competitive. I would recommend backing the road team and the spread.
The Bulls +8.5 points at -105 odds at BetMGM is the best bet in this one.
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