Bucks vs. Bulls Prediction: NBA Pick, Odds, Best Bets
The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Chicago Bulls as 3.5-point favorites, with the total set at 239.5 points. The NBA Cup continues its second day of group play, featuring a key matchup between two rising Eastern Conference teams exceeding preseason expectations.
Chicago Bulls Overview
The Bulls hold the conference’s best record at 6-1 despite missing shooting guard Coby White, who averaged 20.4 points last season but has yet to play this year due to a calf injury. Point guard Josh Giddey leads Chicago in points and assists, recording two triple-doubles so far. He is the favorite (+320) at FanDuel for the Most Improved Player award.
Milwaukee Bucks Overview
The Bucks began the season with several uncertainties, including signing free agent center Myles Turner and lacking a clear strategy at point guard after Damian Lillard’s season-ending injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future also remains a point of speculation amid any team struggles.
Milwaukee's 5-3 start has been solid, with coach Doc Rivers praised for refining the halfcourt offense and managing injuries. Following Kevin Porter Jr.’s injury, Ryan Rollins was assigned as the starting point guard, while sharpshooters like Gary Trent Jr. and Green focus on spacing the floor around the ball-dominant Antetokounmpo.
“Rivers tabbed Ryan Rollins to fill in at PG, while allowing sharpshooters Gary Trent Jr. Green to remain off the ball and spread the floor around the ball-dominant Antetokounmpo.”
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Author’s Summary
Both Eastern Conference teams are showing unexpected strength early in the season, with the Bulls’ record and Giddey’s performance challenging the Bucks amid Milwaukee’s adjustments and injuries.