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The Chicago Bulls (13-18) are 3.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Milwaukee Bucks (16-13) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at United Center. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on CHSN and FDSWI.
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Bucks vs. Bulls Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final tally of Bucks 116, Bulls 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Bucks (-166)
- Total Pick: Under 232.5 (computer predicts 230.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Bulls (+3.5)
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Recent Bucks vs. Bulls Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Bulls | -2.5 | 227 | -144 | +121 | 112-91 MIL |
| 11/20/2024 | Bucks | -8.5 | 239 | -373 | +292 | 122-106 MIL |
| 10/25/2024 | Bucks | -9.5 | 234.5 | -424 | +328 | 133-122 CHI |
| 3/1/2024 | Bucks | -3.5 | 221.5 | -165 | +139 | 113-97 MIL |
| 12/11/2023 | Bucks | -11.5 | 233 | -616 | +449 | 133-129 MIL |
| 11/30/2023 | Bucks | -9.5 | 226.5 | -440 | +338 | 120-113 CHI |
| 11/13/2023 | Bucks | -9.5 | 230.5 | -434 | +332 | 118-109 MIL |
Bucks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Milwaukee has put together a 13-16-0 record against the spread.
- The Bucks have an 8-10 record against the spread this season when favored by 3.5 points or more.
- A total of 13 of Milwaukee's 31 games with a set total have hit the over (41.9%).
- The Bucks have entered the game as favorites 21 times this season and won 14, or 66.7%, of those games.
- Milwaukee has a record of 11-5, a 68.8% win rate, when it's favored by -166 or more by bookmakers this season.
Bulls 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Chicago has a 14-16-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Bulls have an 8-11 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 3.5 points or more.
- Chicago's games have gone over the point total 17 out of 31 times (54.8%).
- The Bulls have won nine of the 25 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (36%).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +141 or longer, Chicago has a record of 6-13 (31.6%).
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Bucks vs. Bulls Injury Report
Bucks
Bucks:
AJ Johnson: Out (Illness),
Damian Lillard: Questionable (Illness),
Andre Jackson: Questionable (Ankle),
Khris Middleton: Questionable (Ankle),
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable (Illness)
Bulls
Bulls:
Matas Buzelis: Questionable (Illness),
Jalen Smith: Questionable (Ankle),
Lonzo Ball: Questionable (Illness),
Josh Giddey: Questionable (Ankle),
Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable (Achilles)
Bucks vs. Bulls Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: CHSN and FDSWI
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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