Who is playing?
Milwaukee @ Chicago
Current records: Milwaukee 22-11; Chicago 2-7 p.m
What to know?
This Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls will be hoping to shut down a defense that has allowed an average of 115.09 points per game. The Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks meet in a Central Division battle Wednesday at 8 PM ET at the United Center. Given that both teams lost their last game, they both have a little extra motivation going into this contest.
It looked like Chicago was going to end up on Santa’s naughty list as the team didn’t get the win it was expected to get on Monday. They suffered a tough 133-118 loss against the Houston Rockets. One thing holding Chicago back was the mediocre play of center Nikola Vucevic, who was not at his best. he played 29 minutes on 4-for-13 shooting.
Meanwhile, Sunday’s game between Milwaukee and the Boston Celtics was tied at halftime, but Milwaukee was outscored 77-57 in the second half. Milwaukee got into the holiday spirit perhaps a little more, handing the Celtics an easy 139-118 victory. Point guard Jrue Holiday had a solid effort for the losing side as he had 23 points and seven assists to go along with six boards.
The Bulls are expected to lose this next one by 4.5. However, those who like to bet on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 8-4 against the spread when a loss is expected.
In the losses, Chicago is 14-19 and the Bucks are 22-11. Chicago is 7-11 this year after losing, Milwaukee is 7-3.
How to watch?
- When? Wednesday at 8pm ET
- Where? United Center – Chicago, Illinois
- Television. Bally Sports Wisconsin
- Online streaming. fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket price: $73.00
Possibilities:
According to the latest NBA odds, the Bucks are 4.5-point favorites against the Bulls.
The odds were right in line with the betting community for this one as the game opened at a 4.5 point spread and stayed right there.
Over / Under: -110
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Series history
Milwaukee has won 24 of its last 33 games against Chicago.
- November 23, 2022 – Chicago 118 vs. Milwaukee 113
- April 27, 2022 – Milwaukee 116 – Chicago 100
- April 24, 2022 – Milwaukee 119 – Chicago 95
- April 22, 2022 – Milwaukee 111 vs. Chicago 81
- April 20, 2022 – Chicago 114 vs. Milwaukee 110
- April 17, 2022 – Milwaukee 93 – Chicago 86
- April 5, 2022 – Milwaukee 127 – Chicago 106
- March 22, 2022 – Milwaukee 126 – Chicago 98
- March 04, 2022 – Milwaukee 118 – Chicago 112
- January 21, 2022 – Milwaukee 94 – Chicago 90
- May 16, 2021 – Chicago 118 – Milwaukee 112
- April 30, 2021 – Milwaukee 108 – Chicago 98
- January 01, 2021 – Milwaukee 126 – Chicago 96
- January 20, 2020 – Milwaukee 111 – Chicago 98
- December 30, 2019 – Milwaukee 123 – Chicago 102
- November 18, 2019 – Milwaukee 115 – Chicago 101
- November 14, 2019 – Milwaukee 124 – Chicago 115
- February 25, 2019 – Milwaukee 117 – Chicago 106
- February 11, 2019 – Milwaukee 112 – Chicago 99
- November 28, 2018 – Milwaukee 116 vs. Chicago 113
- November 16, 2018 – Milwaukee 123 – Chicago 104
- March 23, 2018 – Milwaukee 118 vs. Chicago 105
- January 28, 2018 – Milwaukee 110 – Chicago 96
- December 26, 2017 – Chicago 115 – Milwaukee 106
- December 15, 2017 – Chicago 115 – Milwaukee 109
- March 26, 2017 – Chicago 109 vs. Milwaukee 94
- December 31, 2016 – Milwaukee 116 – Chicago 96
- December 16, 2016 – Milwaukee 95 – Chicago 69
- December 15, 2016 – Milwaukee 108 vs. Chicago 97
- April 03, 2016 – Chicago 102 – Milwaukee 98
- March 07, 2016 – Chicago 100 vs. Milwaukee 90
- January 12, 2016 – Milwaukee 106 vs. Chicago 101
- January 05, 2016 – Chicago 117 vs. Milwaukee 106
