Bucks vs. Bulls betting: NBA preview for December 28

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The Chicago Bulls (13-18) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Milwaukee Bucks (16-13) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at United Center as only 2.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 8:00 PM ET on CHSN and FDSWI. The matchup’s over/under is set at 231.5.

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Bucks vs. Bulls betting lines

  • Bucks odds to win: -137
  • Bulls odds to win: +116
  • Spread: Bucks (-2.5)
  • Total: 231.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Bucks Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • Milwaukee is 5-8 in road contests and has covered the spread six times on the road.
  • This year, Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS on the road when playing as 2.5-point favorites or more.
  • On the road this year, Bucks games have gone over the set point total six times.
  • This season on the road, Milwaukee and its opponents have averaged a total of 224.5 points per contest, 7.0 points fewer than the over/under for this contest.

Bucks Recent Trends

  • The Bucks have covered the spread five times in their past 10 matchups while putting up a 6-4 record straight-up in those games.
  • The final score of the last 10 Bucks games has exceeded the set total five times.
  • The past 10 Bucks games averaged 9.1 fewer points (222.4) than this matchup’s point total.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Bucks have a points-per-game average 1.6 points below their season-long scoring average.

Bucks Betting Records

  • The Bucks have won 66.7% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (14-7).
  • In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -137 or shorter, Milwaukee has a record of 14-6 (70% win percentage).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Bucks’ implied win probability is 57.8%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.1 (seventh in NBA) 45.2 (fifth) 43.1 (22nd) 44.7 (22nd) 24.3 (24th) 13.8 (14th)

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Bulls Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • The Bulls have hit the over in seven of their 15 home games this season with a set over/under (46.7%).
  • The Bulls are 4-11 in home contests with a 6-9 record against the spread at home.
  • This year, the Bulls are 2-2 ATS in home games as 2.5-point underdogs or more.
  • Recent history hints at an edge to the Bulls to beat the total. This year their home games averaged a total of 235.9 points per contest.

Bulls Recent Trends

  • The Bulls have a 5-5 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread four times in those games.
  • The final scores of the last 10 Bulls games have gone over the set total four times.
  • The past 10 Bulls games averaged 6.1 more points (237.6) than this matchup’s point total.
  • The Bulls’ per-game scoring average during their past 10 games is 116.0, 1.7 points lower than their season-long per-game average.

Bulls Betting Records

  • This season, Chicago has been the underdog 25 times and won nine, or 36%, of those games.
  • The Bulls have entered 21 games this season as the underdog by +116 or more and is 7-14 in those contests.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 46.3% chance of a victory for the Bulls.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47 (ninth in NBA) 47.9 (26th) 44.5 (13th) 46.8 (28th) 29.3 (fourth) 14.6 (19th)
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