Bulls vs Bucks Picks and Prediction – 11/21/2024

In the first game of a Wednesday NBA on ESPN doubleheader, the Chicago Bulls will square off against the Milwaukee Bucks from Fiserv Forum. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Bulls (6-9) are a game above .500 on the road and must improve a defense that ranks 26th in the league in efficiency. On Sunday, Chicago raced out to an 11-point lead after one quarter and cruised to a 122-112 road victory against Detroit. 

Chicago C Nikola Vucevic tallied a game-high 29 points on 11-for-18 shooting and pulled down 12 boards. Coby White and Zach LaVine scored 25 points apiece for the Bulls, who connected on 23-for-46 from the three-point line. 

The Milwaukee Bucks have won four of their first seven home games and are trying to climb back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture. The Bucks (5-9) rank in the middle of the pack in defensive efficiency and are giving up 112.6 points per contest. On Sunday, Milwaukee forced Houston into 40 percent shooting and made the plays down the stretch to earn a 101-100 home victory. 

Milwaukee C Brook Lopez led all scorers with 27 points on 11-for-15 shooting to go along with ten rebounds and four blocks. All-Star F Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Bucks, who shot 46 percent from the field. 

Milwaukee G/F Khris Middleton (ankle) did not play during Sunday’s loss and is unlikely to make his season debut in this contest. The Bulls play at the fastest tempo in the league, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on Chicago to cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win 122-119.