Bucks vs Bulls Prediction NBA Picks 3/1/24

Chicago Bulls (28-31) vs Milwaukee Bucks (38-21)

Game Info: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 pm (United Center)

Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls +3.5 -- Over/Under: 223

The Milwaukee Bucks are riding a 4-game winning streak. The Chicago Bulls look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls prediction.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Timberwolves, 76ers and Hornets during this streak. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 121.6 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 117.4 points on 47 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.7 points and 11.2 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.5 points and 4.4 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls recently beat the Pelicans and Cavs while losing to the Pistons. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 111.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 47 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.9 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.5 points and 5.3 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Patrick Williams is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.6).
• The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals attempts per game this season (39.5).
• The Bucks rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.4).
• The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for points per game this season (121.8).

Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the end of a back to back, so check the injury report to see if anybody sits out due to rest. Of course, the Bucks are already without Khris Middleton due to an ankle injury. The Bucks are a team I've faded a lot this season due to a lack of defense and failed covers. The Bucks are 24-34-1 ATS on the season. Still, the Bulls are an inconsistent team that's hard to trust most nights and have lost 7 of the last 10 meetings against the Bucks. I'd need more points to ride with the Bulls in this spot. The line is more than reasonable. Give me the Bucks and the soft line.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.