Bucks vs. Bulls: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 1, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 1, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks (39-21) visit the Chicago Bulls (28-31), with the matchup beginning at 10:00 PM ET from United Center on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Bucks are 4.5-point favorites in the game. A 222-point over/under has been installed for this matchup.

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Bucks vs. Bulls Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Bucks -4.5 222

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Injury Report as of March 1

Bucks: Khris Middleton: Out (Ankle)

Bulls: Patrick Williams: Out (Foot), Alex Caruso: Questionable (Hamstring), Zach LaVine: Out (Ankle), Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee), Torrey Craig: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Bulls (+4.5)
Total Pick Over (222)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Bucks vs. Bulls Stat Rankings

Bucks Avg. (Rank) Bulls Avg. (Rank)
121.6 (2nd) Points Scored 111.9 (25th)
117.4 (19th) Points Allowed 113.1 (11th)
44.2 (11th) Rebounds 44.0 (13th)
9.4 (26th) Off. Rebounds 11.4 (7th)
14.3 (5th) 3pt Made 11.6 (24th)
26.7 (13th) Assists 24.6 (27th)
12.4 (10th) Turnovers 11.7 (3rd)

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Bucks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo 58 30.6 11.2 6.3 1.3 1 0.5
Damian Lillard 55 24.4 4.4 6.7 1.1 0.2 2.9
Bobby Portis 60 12.9 6.9 1.2 0.8 0.4 1.2
Brook Lopez 57 12.8 5.4 1.7 0.6 2.7 1.8
Malik Beasley 58 11.6 3.8 1.4 0.8 0.1 3

Bulls Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
DeMar DeRozan 57 22.9 4.2 5.2 1.1 0.6 0.9
Coby White 59 19.3 4.8 5.3 0.7 0.2 2.8
Nikola Vucevic 54 17.9 10.7 3.4 0.7 0.9 1.1
Ayo Dosunmu 57 10.5 2.7 2.6 0.9 0.5 1.4
Alex Caruso 50 9.8 3.7 2.8 1.5 1.1 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Bucks have covered the spread 25 times in 60 games.
  • Against the spread as 4.5-point favorites or more, Milwaukee is 16-23-1.
  • The Bucks have played 60 games this season, and 30 of them have gone over the total.
  • Milwaukee’s games have finished with more than 222 points 46 times so far this season.
  • Bucks games average 239.0 total points this season, 17.0 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Bulls have covered the spread 31 times in 59 games.
  • As a 4.5-point underdog or more, Chicago is 11-10 against the spread.
  • The Bulls have seen 32 of their 59 games go over the point total.
  • Chicago’s games have finished with over 222 points scored 33 times this year.
  • This season, Bulls games have resulted in an average scoring total of 225.0, which is 3.0 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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