With the road team laying 1.5 points and the total sitting at 231, what’s the smart bet in Monday night’s Bucks vs. Bulls matchup at 8:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Milwaukee Bucks (-1.5) at Chicago Bulls (+1.5); o/u 231
8:00 p.m. ET, Monday, December 23, 2024
United Center, Chicago, IL
TV: N/A
Bucks vs. Bulls Public Betting: Bettors Backing Milwaukee
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 71% of public bettors are currently backing the Bucks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Giannis questionable to face Bulls
Giannis Antetokounmpo (back spasms) is questionable for Monday’s game against Chicago. Antetokounmpo did not play in Saturday’s win over the Wizards, resulting in Bobby Portis moving into the starting lineup. Portis had one of the best games of his career against Washington, and another absence for Giannis would make BP a player worth streaming in shallow leagues. He’s already rostered in most standard leagues.
Vucevic scores 19 points vs. Celtics
Nikola Vucevic produced a stat line of 19 points (8-of-19 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 32 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Celtics. While Zach LaVine’s name has drawn up more trade rumor chatter recently due to his recent play, Vucevic is another veteran who could be on the move before the February deadline. For the sake of fantasy managers, the longer he remains the Bulls’ starting center, the better. The 6-foot-11 Vucevic has been an elite fantasy option this season, and that’s unlikely to change unless he takes on a less prominent role elsewhere.
Bucks vs. Bulls Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Bucks vs. Bulls NBA Prediction:
Take Milwaukee. These two teams played in Milwaukee last month, with the Bucks rolling to a 122-106 victory as an 8.5-point favorite. That was the second time in the last three meetings between these two teams that the Bucks won and covered. They’re also 7-3 in their last 10 games overall.
Bucks vs. Bulls Betting Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks -1.5