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Chicago vs. Milwaukee. NBA Match Prediction
On December 29, the Chicago Bulls will host the Milwaukee Bucks. Will the hosts be able to break a three-game losing streak, taking advantage of the absence of the visiting team leaders? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Chicago Bulls
USACurrent form
The Bulls are trying to keep their chances of finishing 10th in the Eastern Conference, but their form has been poor. Billy Donovan men have lost three games in a row.
The team failed to cope with Boston (98:123), lost to Milwaukee (91:112), and then failed to cope with Atlanta (133:144). The game is built around Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, but there are rumors about possible exchanges of the star duo, which causes instability in the team. Despite the current problems, the Bulls got a chance to fix the situation, playing Milwaukee again at home.
Disqualifications and injuries
Matas Buzelic and Josh Giddy will miss the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Bulls have won just one of their last five home games.
Probable lineup: Terry - Williams, Vucevic - White, LaVine.
Milwaukee Bucks
USACurrent form
The Bucks continue to chase fourth place, which is currently occupied by Orlando, but the team loses points from time to time. In the previous meeting, the Bucks failed to cope with Brooklyn on their home court (105:111).
The result was unexpected for the team, especially considering their confident victory over Chicago earlier (112:91). However, the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard complicated the task for Doc Rivers' charges. Milwaukee understands that it will not be easy to perform successfully against the Bulls again, because the opponent was better prepared this time.
Disqualifications and injuries
Damian Lillard will not help the team in the next meeting, and Giannis Antetokounmpo participation in the match is questionable.
Interesting facts for betting
The Bucks have won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
Estimated lineup: Jackson - Portis, Lopez - Rollins, Middleton.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Milwaukee win
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the Bucks have won in the first quarter.
1.86Bet 1st quarter: total over 57.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 57 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.71Tip and bets
Chicago is going through a tough period, having lost three games in a row, which undermines confidence in the team play. The Bulls will try to take revenge for the recent loss to the Bucks, but their level of play is noticeably inferior to their opponent.
At the same time, Milwaukee will clearly draw conclusions after an unexpected defeat to Brooklyn. Doc Rivers' charges intend to prevail, but the absence of Damian Lillard seriously affects the team offensive potential, and Giannis Antetokounmpo participation in the match is also questionable. We assume that this time Chicago will be able to take advantage of the absence of its opponent leaders and break the losing streak.
Our prediction is a Chicago win with an overtime of 2.12
Bet on total
The Bucks will struggle offensively due to the absence of key players. The Bulls, playing on their home court, will likely focus on tight defense. This could lead to a low-scoring game.
Forecast - total under 232 points for 1.73
Bet on statistics
Without Damian Lillard, it will be extremely difficult for the visitors to show a high level of play in attack. Chicago defense should become a serious obstacle for the Bucks, which reduces the likelihood of breaking their individual total.
Prediction - Milwaukee individual total under 115.5 points for 1.90
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