Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks 1/1/2021 – The Milwaukee Bucks need to find answers to their off-tuned start of the new NBA season as they host the Chicago Bulls on New Year’s Day this Friday. It will be held inside the Fiserv Forum located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as tip-off begins at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. NBA League Pass is the best place to watch the game through online live streaming. The Chicago Bulls looked like a team that is finding their groove and hope to convert that momentum to a winning streak. That will be halted as NBA Betting Lines see the Milwaukee Bucks winning by a huge margin in this matchup.
Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks 1/1/2021
| When: | Friday, January 1, 8:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| TV: | NBA TV |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Chicago Bulls | +14 (-110) | 230 o (-110) | +700 |  |
| Milwaukee Bucks | -14 (-110) | 230 u (-110) | -1200 | |
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Chicago Bulls Betting
The Chicago Bulls are on a roll picking up back-to-back wins over the Washington Wizards. Their most recent matchup with them was won by just three points and much thanks to the break-out game of Otto Porter Jr. who had 24 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and five three-pointers. Wende Carter Jr. chipped in with 16 while Coby White had 14 points and nine assists. Thaddeus Young and Daniel Gafford provided the bench production having 13 points each. This team had Lauri Markennen rested for this game and he is expected to come back against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Players to watch: Z. LaVine SG 5 GP 5 GS 32.4 MIN 23.4 PTS 0.6 OR 3.6 DR 4.2 REB 3.8 AST 1.6 STL 0.6 BLK 4.2 TO 3.6 PF 0.9 AST/TO 16.32 PER
L. Markkanen F 4 GP 4 GS 26.5 MIN 17.3 PTS 1 OR 5.8 DR 6.8 REB 1.3 AST 0.8 STL 0.3 BLK 1.8 TO 1.5 PF 0.7 AST/TO 19.33 PER
O. Porter Jr. SF 5 GP 1 GS 24.6 MIN 16 PTS 1.6 OR 4.8 DR 6.4 REB 2 AST 1 STL 0 BLK 1.6 TO 1.8 PF 1.3 AST/TO 21.97 PER.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting
The Milwaukee Bucks have been struggling to live up to their potential losing three of their first five games into the season. This team looked to be getting their groove with a 47-point victory over the Miami Heat only to lose to the same team by 11 points the following night. It was the best game for reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo giving his team a triple-double of 29 points, 13 rebounds, and ten assists. The missing piece was Kris Middleton who shot 3-of-14 from the field to finish with just 8 points. The defense has been horrible and even allowed Tyler Herro to grab 15 boards over them.
Players to Watch: K. Middleton SF 5 GP 5 GS 31.6 MIN 22.6 PTS 1 OR 5.6 DR 6.6 REB 6.4 AST 1 STL 0 BLK 2.2 TO 2.6 PF 2.9 AST/TO 25.56 PER,
G. Antetokounmpo PF 5 GP 5 GS 31.4 MIN 22.4 PTS 2 OR 9.6 DR 11.6 REB 5.4 AST 1.8 STL 0.6 BLK 3.6 TO 3 PF 1.5 AST/TO 23.72 PER
J. Holiday SG 5 GP 5 GS 30.4 MIN 16.4 PTS 1.2 OR 3 DR 4.2 REB 5.2 AST 1.8 STL 0.8 BLK 1.8 TO 2 PF 2.9 AST/TO 21.84 PER.
Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks 1/1/2021 Betting Numbers
Trends
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
Bulls are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games.
Chicago is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against Milwaukee.
Chicago is 0-10 SU in their last 10 games against Milwaukee.
Bulls are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games on the road.
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee.
Chicago is 4-11 SU in their last 15 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games played in January.
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games.
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games against Chicago.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games at home.
Milwaukee is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago.
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Bucks are 18-1 SU in their last 19 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Milwaukee is 9-1 SU in their last 10 games played in January.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games when playing as the favorite.
Injuries
Chicago Bulls
Tomas Satoransky PG Quarantine is downgraded to OUT Friday vs Milwaukee
Ryan Arcidiacono PG Quarantine is downgraded to OUT Friday vs Milwaukee
Lauri Markkanen PF Quarantine is downgraded to OUT Friday vs Milwaukee
Luke Kornet PF Ankle is OUT 6-8 weeks
Chandler Hutchison SF Quarantine is downgraded to OUT Friday vs Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks
Torrey Craig SG Nose is out indefinitely
| Chicago Bulls | Milwaukee Bucks | |
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| 3-2-0 | Against the Spread | 2-3-0 |
| 3-2-0 | Straight Up | 4-1-0 |
| 117.2 | Points per Game | 124.2 |
| 123 | Points Allowed per Game | 113.4 |
| 43.3 | Offensive FG% | 48.51 |
| 80.17 | Offensive FT% | 78.22 |
| 37.09 | Offensive 3PT% | 42.57 |
| 48.2 | Defensive FG% | 45.96 |
| 82.69 | Defensive FT% | 79.09 |
| 35.17 | Defensive 3PT% | 37.23 |
Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Picks
The Milwaukee Bucks may need this game to recalibrate their chemistry with their new players and getting Giannis Antentokuonmpo back in MVP form. They are the heavy favorites to win by Sports Betting but expect the Chicago Bulls to probably close it in.
Moneyline: The Bulls are +700 on the ML if they pull out a major upset while the Bucks are at -1200.
ATS: A very wide of 14 points is in between both teams with the Bucks owning the -14 while the Bulls are at +14.
TOTALs: 230 is the predicted total for this game with the Bucks the team under and the Bulls are over.
Score Prediction: 116 – 104 Bucks
