- What: NBA Regular Season Game
- When: November 20, 2024
- Who: Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
- Where: Fiserv Forum Arena (Milwaukee, WI)
The Chicago Bulls are set to take on the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on Wednesday night. Both teams will be looking to win consecutive games for only the second time this season.
Chicago recently secured a 122-112 victory on the road against Detroit on Monday night, successfully winning as a four-point underdog.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee managed to narrowly defeat Houston 101-100 at home on the same night but did not cover the spread as a 3.5-point favorite.
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Game Preview (Bulls vs. Bucks)
The Chicago Bulls have been performing well offensively this season, averaging 116.0 points per game and showcasing some impressive scoring outings.
While their shooting percentage isn't the highest, they make up for it by taking plenty of shots. They are seventh in the league in shots attempted per game.
Their game plan revolves around quick, frequent shots, and they excel from beyond the arc, hitting 37.7% of their three-pointers, which places them in the top 10 in the NBA.
If the Bulls maintain their scoring pace, they should be able to cover the spread.
In their first game with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Bulls secured an 11-point victory, managing to sink 21 of 47 three-point attempts for a total of 133 points.
Coby White stood out with a remarkable 35 points, while Nikola Vucevic notched a double-double and Zach Lavine also contributed effectively.
Bounced back in Motor City 💪@Plus500 | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/f4dS5vlpWl
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 19, 2024
For Chicago to emerge victorious against the Bucks on Wednesday night, they'll need to replicate this level of scoring.
On the other hand, the Milwaukee Bucks are averaging just 110.5 points per game this season, and their struggles on the offensive end have significantly contributed to their disappointing record.
The Bucks are missing Khris Middleton this season after undergoing ankle surgery in the offseason. Their offense has not been the same without him.
Against the Bulls they’ve covered only once in five meetings and just one time in the last five at Fiserv Forum.
Eight points feels like too many, I'm backing the Bulls on the road in this one, Bulls +8 points is the play in this one.
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Total Points
The Chicago Bulls are facing their own challenges this season.
They allow an average of 122.9 points per game, ranking second-highest in the NBA, and their opponents are shooting 48.3 percent from the field against them, which also sits at second highest in the league.
This presents a significant opportunity for the Bucks, who scored 122 points and shot 49.5 percent in their first showdown with the Bulls. If they replicate that performance, Milwaukee will likely cover the spread.
While the Bulls take a lot of shots, they aren't the most efficient shooting team. In their initial match against Milwaukee, they found their rhythm and shot exceptionally well, but that hasn't been consistent.
Chicago's overall shooting percentage is only 45.9 percent. If the Bucks can effectively close out on shooters and prevent the Bulls from heating up from beyond the arc, they should be in a good position to cover.
Transition Freight Train
One of the best shows in basketball#GiannisAntetokounmpo pic.twitter.com/wWUu2FVxbe
— Jackson Lloyd (@JacksonLloydNBA) November 20, 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the key player to keep an eye on, as he consistently makes a difference on the court. In their previous game, he recorded an impressive 38 points and 12 rebounds.
The Bucks will need another standout performance from him on Wednesday night. If Giannis plays at his best, it will greatly boost Milwaukee's chances of success.
Let's discuss if this game will be high-scoring matchup. Oddsmakers have set a 237.5 point total for this matchup, which seems like a high total.
The 237.5 total hasn’t been reached in 9 of the last 10 Bucks games. However, the Bulls have exceeded that total in 6 of their last 10 games.
While this has the potential for a high-scoring game I'm not sold on it.
That total is too high for my liking and while I believe they get close, Under 237.5 points is the play here.
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