Bucks vs. Bulls Prediction: NBA Pick, Odds, Best Bets
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Chicago Bulls as 3.5-point favorites with a total points line set at 239.5. The NBA Cup continues its group play, featuring a key matchup between two Eastern Conference teams exceeding preseason expectations.
Chicago Bulls Outlook
With a 6-1 record, the Bulls lead the conference despite missing shooting guard Coby White, who averaged 20.4 points last season. White remains sidelined due to a calf injury and has yet to play this year. Point guard Josh Giddey has stepped up, leading the team in points and assists while recording two triple-doubles. Giddey is the current +320 favorite at FanDuel for the Most Improved Player award.
Milwaukee Bucks Overview
The Bucks began the season with several uncertainties, notably after signing free agent center Myles Turner and facing a point guard dilemma following Damian Lillard’s season-ending injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continues to be a major talking point, with any performance struggles fueling trade rumors.
Starting the season 5-3, Milwaukee has adjusted well under coach Doc Rivers, who has optimized the halfcourt offense despite the absence of starting point guard Kevin Porter Jr. Ryan Rollins has been tasked with filling in at point guard, allowing sharpshooters like Gary Trent Jr. and Green to space the floor around Antetokounmpo, who dominates the ball.
“Rivers tabbed Ryan Rollins to fill in at PG, while allowing sharpshooters Gary Trent Jr. Green to remain off the ball and spread the floor around the ball-dominant Antetokounmpo.”
Milwaukee is currently averaging strong team performance despite these challenges.
Author’s Summary
This game highlights two Eastern Conference teams overcoming challenges, with Bulls leading through strong teamwork and Bucks adapting their offense amid injuries and future uncertainties.