The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to finally end their losing run in the contest, when they go against the Chicago Bulls, who are having mixed results. Coming into this match, it seems like it is the Bulls who are having a better momentum. They are coming from a 119-108 win against the Pistons, while the Bucks suffered losses on their last two matches. Moreover, this is the first time that these two teams will meet this season. However, last season, from their four matches, Bucks and Bulls both won twice each against each other. Moreover, when it comes to the group standings, Bucks remain to be the better team, as they are at the eighth in the East. On the other hand, the Bulls stays at the 12th of the Eastern Conference, two places below the safe zone. This meeting is on November 14, 2023, at 9:00 AM (GMT+8).
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee faces Chicago after two consecutive losses, both in Orlando. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 35 points, ten rebounds, and seven assists against Orlando, but the Magic couldn’t overtake them. Damian Lillard and Cameron Payne were the highest scorers in the loss. Giannis leads Milwaukee in scoring with 28.9 PPG and 9.4 rebounds per game. The Bucks need to support him, as he has scored 35 and 54 points in the last two games. Lillard, who has missed two games, averages 24.3 PPG when healthy. Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, and Malik Beasley are the top scorers. The Bucks’ offense ranks 6th in the league in efficiency, while their defense ranks 17th. Milwaukee plays at the 6th fastest tempo in the NBA, averaging 101.9 possessions per game.
Unfortunately, the Bucks are facing some injury problems coming into this match. Chris Livingston, and Jae Crowder are both unavailable in this match due to their own injuries. On the other hand, Damian Lillard is probable here, following his calf problem.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are struggling to start the new season, with locker room issues and players only meeting after their first loss. This has led to frustration and potential for the team to sell off pieces. Despite this, the Bulls have talent, with their top three capable of taking down any team in the NBA. Zach Lavine leads the team in scoring with 22.4 points per game, and DeMar DeRozan is also a top threat. Nikola Vucevic is averaging a double-double with 16.3 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. Coby White starts at the point and adds 11.9 points from the perimeter. The final starting spot is split between Patrick Williams and Torrey Craig, with Alex Caruso being the top bench scorer with 7.8 points. The Bulls rank 25th in offensive efficiency and 14th in defensive efficiency.
Dalen Terry, and Alex Caruso both remains probable here, because of their knee and toe injury respectively. However, Lonzo Ball remains to be unavailable, due to his knee injury, but he is now on the road to recovery.
Prediction:
Milwaukee Bucks
Total Under: 118.5
Odds: 0.86
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