Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips, Lineups & Predictions - NBA 2024-25

As the Milwaukee Bucks enter this game trying to make it two in a row, they are facing a Chicago Bulls team in dire need of some type of success after reconstructing their roster. This game will be played on Saturday, October 26th at 5:30 A.M. IST in Fiserv Forum. Below are our betting odds, predictions, and starting lineups for the game. 

Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds
 

Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Match Preview 

As the Chicago Bulls have gone through a couple of years of struggles after spending a lot of money, they're hoping Billy Donovan can finally push this squad to the playoffs. After a tough 123-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago has shown a few bright spots but is still going to need time to play together. Led by shooting guard Coby White, 10 points with 6 assists and 8 rebounds, his shot will continue becoming a big part of his game even though the first game showed a lot of struggles. Someone who has shown potential after averaging 20+ last season, he will be alongside Zach Lavine, 27 points in the season opener, as the top scorer. Lavine has a lot of versatility to score from anywhere, this could be a year where many Chicago fans want him rather than him being traded away. Looking at the inside, Nikola Vucevic, 21 points with 11 rebounds, continues to be a great center who has elevated his game with the three-ball. Josh Giddey, 14 points with 5 rebounds and 3 assists against New Orleans, showed some form of his rookie year against the Pelicans, and if he plus Lonzo Ball can play at high levels, this team could achieve a lot of goals.

Meanwhile, Milwaukee has shown great abilities after beating down the 76ers in their first game of the season. Seeing Giannias Antetokoumpo, 25 points with 14 rebounds and 7 assists, makes him an MVP candidate once again as their best all-around player, while Damian Lillard provides a lot of scoring. His 30 points and 6 assists continue showing why he remains a top-tier point guard and can create the dribble or hit various three-point machines like Brook Lopez, 10 points with 8 rebounds, and Khris Middleton when he comes from injury. Having Bobby Portis, 16 points, and Taurean Prince, 4 for 5 from three, coming off the bench, this looks like one of the most complete rosters that has stretch forwards doing things that simply can’t be thought. As Pat Connaugthon remains their main utility guy, the growth of Gary Trent Jr. will help this squad be near perfect on the first and second units. 

Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Starting Lineups 

Chicago Bulls Starting 5 - Josh Giddey(PG), Coby White(SG), Zach Lavine(SF), Patrick Williams(PF), Nikola Vucevic(C)

Bench-  Lonzo Ball(PG), Ayo Dosunmu(PG/SG), Matas Buzelis(SF/PF), Torrey Craig(PF), Jalen Smith(C), Dalen Terry(SG/SF), Chris Duarte(SG/SF), Adama Sanoga(C), Jevon Carter(PG), Patrick Williams(SF)

Milwaukee Bucks Starting 5 -Damian Lillard(PG), Gary Trent Jr.(SG), Khris Middleton(SF), Giannias Antetokoumpo(PF), Brook Lopez(C) 

Bench - Deion Wright(PG), Taurean Prince(SF/PF), Bobby Portis(PF/C), AJ Green(PG/SG), Pat Connaugthon(SG/SF), Andre Jackson Jr.(PG), MarJon Beauchamp(PG/SG), Liam Robbins(C), Tyler Smith(PF)

Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips

Total Match Points Over 230.5- As the Bulls and Bucks both have very efficient offenses, this game will end up being a shoot-out till the end. The last time these two teams met up when they were fully healthy, 262 points were scored which is something that could potentially happen this time out too as Chicago lost their best defender.

Total Points in the First Half Over 115.5 - As these two teams met in the previous season, the combined score in the first half between both squads was 117 points. With their last regular season game being combined for 116 points and these being above-average first-half teams last year, a lot of scoring will occur then. 

Bucks Score Over 116 Points During Whole Game At 1.87(53.5 %)- With the Milwaukee Bucks having a full offense that includes great three-point shooting and paint scoring, they will have their way against Chicago’s defense. Having scored over 110 points in 4 straight matchups against the Bulls, this game will likely keep their streak going. 

Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Match Prediction

As the Chicago Bulls enter this game with a pretty solid offense, Milwaukee has owned the matchup winning 8 of their last 9 games. With Damian Lillard playing at point guard, he will easily be able to run through Josh Giddey at the point guard with the Bulls now losing their best defender Alex Caruso to OKC. Given that Lillard can pull up from anywhere on the court and find his guys at their best fit, someone like Vucevic will have to lock into the paint if he doesn’t want Giannias to grab all the boards. With this extra force inside, it leaves Brook Lopez and Gary Trent Jr. open for a variety of threes as well. If Khris Middleton ends up returning next game, it will put more force as he can easily get over someone like Zach Lavine on defense. Even though Patrick Williams has shown a lot of promise for Chicago, the job of guarding Giannias in the paint is nearly impossible and if they are one-on-one, Antentokoumpo will have a field day. The Bulls could keep this close if Lavine and White could pop threes of their own, while Lonzo Ball can play at a quicker pace. 

Our Prediction- Milwaukee Bucks to Win