Chicago Bulls @ Milwaukee Bucks - Prediction, Preview, and Odds

When: Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 8:00pm E.T.

Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Bucks -11.

Total: 227.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Bulls Spotlight

The Chicago Bulls are coming off a solid victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite being 3.5-point underdogs. Offensively on the road, the Bulls rank 11th in points per game, 4th in field goal percentage, and 1st in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Bulls rank 16th in points allowed, 20th in field goal percentage, 23rd in 3-point shooting, and 20th in rebounding. 

Bucks Spotlight

The Milwaukee Bucks just extinguished a mighty hot Memphis Grizzlies squad, while also covering the 6.5-point spread. Offensively at home, the Bucks rank 9th in points per game, 23rd in field goal percentage, and 10th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Bucks rank 14th in points allowed, 2nd in field goal percentage, 4th in 3-point shooting, and 23rd in rebounding. 

Final Say

The Bucks have dominated this series going 12-1 SU in their last 13 meetings, but this isn’t about winning games, this is about covering the number and the Bucks are just 9-13 ATS at home this season, while going 5-9 ATS at home versus Eastern opponents this season. As for the Bulls they are 8-5 ATS on the road this season versus Eastern opponents. And it isn’t like the Bulls have been playing bad basketball lately going 2-1 ATS, while the Bucks have gone 1-2 ATS during that span. This line seems like an overreaction to the injuries the Bulls have sustained as they can still put out a formidable lineup. I’ll gladly take the double-digit points and back a team with a 28-15 record. 

Pick: Chicago Bulls +11