Bucks vs. Bulls Picks & Best Bets 28th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Chicago Bulls will host the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action on Saturday at United Center, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Zach LaVine, Coby White and Nikola Vucevic are expected to lead the way for the Bulls, while the Bucks are headlined by Damian Lillard, Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to identify the best Bucks vs. Bulls bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Bucks will likely defeat the Bulls with a projected final score of 116-113.
To get the best value from these predictions, we constantly monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Bucks vs. Bulls Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Bucks vs. Bulls picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Bucks vs. Bulls Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 28th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: United Center
- Spread: Bucks -2.5 / Bulls +2.5
- Moneyline: Bucks -135 / Bulls +118
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 231.5 Points (-112/-105)
Bucks -2.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Bucks have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Bulls have a probability of 48%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Under 231.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a 52% likelihood of the 231.5-point total staying under, providing an edge of 0.8%.
Bucks vs. Bulls Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Milwaukee Bucks at -135 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Chicago Bulls are available at +118 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Bucks are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 61% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Bucks also present the best betting value, with the odds of -135 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 3.6%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Bucks vs. Bulls
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Bucks vs. Bulls matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Damian Lillard | 28 | 4 | 9 | 5 |
Bobby Portis | 19 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Khris Middleton | 15 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Brook Lopez | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
AJ Green | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Damian Lillard Over 3.5 3-Pointers (-110)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Damian Lillard Over 3.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Bucks is on Damian Lillard to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 10.2% on the -110 odds offered by DraftKings.
Chicago Bulls Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Zach LaVine | 21 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Coby White | 19 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Nikola Vucevic | 18 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
Josh Giddey | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Patrick Williams | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Zach LaVine Over 4.5 Rebounds (+116)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Zach LaVine Over 4.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +116 |
- Our best prop bet for the Bulls is on Zach LaVine to record over 4.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 6.8% on the +116 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Bucks vs. Bulls Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Bucks vs. Bulls trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Khris Middleton Over 4.5 Total Assists
Khris Middleton has recorded more than 4.5 assists in 10 of his last 13 appearances (77% success rate). You can wager on him to record 5+ assists again at odds of -145 (59% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Patrick Williams Over 9.5 Points Scored
Patrick Williams has scored more than 9.5 points in 7 of his last 11 appearances (64%). You can make a bet that he'll score 10 or more points again at odds of -105 (51%), available at FanDuel.
Nikola Vucevic Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Nikola Vucevic has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 14 of his last 23 games (61%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of -105 (51%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Damian Lillard of the Bucks to put up over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 5 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Bucks -2.5 to cover.
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