Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/05/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Venue:  Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Bulls +7, Bucks -7; Over/Under:  231 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Bulls +7, Bucks -7; Over/Under:  231 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Bulls +7, Bucks -7; Over/Under:  231 points

Chicago Bulls:  38-40 (3rd place, Central Division)

Milwaukee Bucks:  56-22 (1st place, Central Division)

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Chicago Bulls:  7-3 last 10

Milwaukee Bucks:  7-3 last 10

The Bulls are coming into this game with a 38-40 record overall and they are 17-22 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They still have a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday that needs to be played first as this is the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them on Wednesday. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Charlotte Hornets and the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. Zach LaVine led the team in points in that game with 36 while DeMar DeRozan was next on the team with 31 points. Zach LaVine led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Nikola Vucevic led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 53.2% from the field, 29% from 3-point range, and 86.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.2 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 38-37-3 this season and their O/U record is 35-43.

The Bucks are coming into this game with a 56-22 record overall and they are 31-8 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They still have a game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday that needs to be played first as this is the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them on Wednesday. They are entering this game off of a win against the Philadelphia 76ers in their last game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in points in that game with 33 while Brook Lopez was next on the team with 21 points. Khris Middleton led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 57.5% from the field, 34.5% from 3-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113 PPG against them. The Bucks have an ATS record of 42-30-6 this season and their O/U record is 39-39.

The current betting odds have the Bulls listed as a 7 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bulls haven't been great this season with their losing 38-40 record overall and they haven't been good in their road games either with a 17-22 road record. They have won 2 games in a row now though and have been playing a lot better lately as they need to win games now since they are still fighting for a play-in spot to the playoffs. The Bucks have been having a great season with their 56-22 record overall making them the best team in the East and the entire NBA. They have also been really good in their home games all year with a 31-8 home record but they have pretty much locked up the number 1 seed in the East now and have nothing left to play for in these games. Both of these teams are going to be on back-to-backs too so neither team has a big rest advantage and the Bulls still need to win these games as they are looking to secure a play-in spot for the playoffs. The Bulls are going to come to this game with a stronger effort and will keep this a close game if they can't pull off the upset here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bulls to cover the spread in this game. 

Bulls Bucks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, April 5, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Bulls 124 Bucks 116.

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Chicago Bulls: 18-9 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points. 7-1 ATS revenging a home loss vs opponent of 10 points or more. 15-9 OVER after 2 straight games committing 7+ less turnovers than opponents.

Milwaukee Bucks: 6-10 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. 24-15 OVER as a home favorite. 21-13 OVER in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220.

Chicago Bulls:  J. Green (SG) Prob Tues - Knee. A. Caruso (SG) Prob Tues - Foot. L. Ball (PG) out for season - Knee.

Milwaukee Bucks:  J. Carter (PG) Prob Tues - Knee. M. Leonard (PF) Prob Tues - Calf. K. Middleton (SF) Out Tues - Knee. G. Allen (SG) Out Tues - Ankle. T. Antetokounmpo (SF) Elig Tues - Suspension.

“For how much we were down, to be able to come back and get a lead like we did, I think it's great. You gotta definitely pat yourself on the back.” - Zach LaVine after their win against the Grizzlies in their game on Sunday.

“We certainly feel like Giannis is the MVP. I think what our team has been able to do — we’ve still got some more work to have the best record in the league — but best player, best record. What he does on both ends of the court — the rebounding the blocked shots, the defense, the guarding on the perimeter -- he does everything. Playmakes, attacks, gets to the free-throw line. We feel like he's in the conversation or he should be the guy.” - Mike Budenholzer after his team’s win against the 76ers in their game on Sunday.

PG Patrick Beverley

SG Alex Caruso

SF Zach LaVine

PF DeMar DeRozan 

C Nikola Vucevic

PG Jrue Holiday

SG Joe Ingles

SF Pat Connaughton

PF Giannis Antetokounmpo

C Brook Lopez

PPG: Z. LaVine (25.1)

APG: D. DeRozan (5.1)

Reb/G: N. Vucevic (11.1)

PPG: G. Antetokounmpo (31.1)

APG: J. Holiday (7.2)

Reb/G: G. Antetokounmpo (11.8)

Coaches:

Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (3rd season)

Milwaukee Bucks: Mike Budenholzer (5th season)