The Milwaukee Bucks (12-19) and Chicago Bulls (15-15) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago, Ill. The game will broadcast live on CHSN.
The Bulls are 2.5-point favorites over the Bucks on the spread (Bulls -2.5), with the over/under set at 235.5 total points. Chicago is a 59-cent favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is priced at 42 cents to pull off the upset on Fanatics Markets.
Let's get into my Bucks vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, December 27.
Bucks vs Bulls Prediction, Picks
- Bucks vs Bulls pick: Bucks +2.5
My Bulls vs Bucks best bet is on the Bucks to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at Fanatics Markets. However, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bucks vs Bulls Odds
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The Bulls are on a five-game winning streak, so the market is deservedly favoring them in this game.
However, the Bucks have managed to stay competitive without Giannis Antetokounmpo, holding their own against talented teams such as the Raptors and Timberwolves, losing by small margins.
That is why his likely return today is already making an impact.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play against the Bulls after an eight-game absence. The spread line, originally at 4.5 points, has fallen to the current 2.5.
Despite their recent successful run, Chicago ranks 20th in differential this season at -2.9, and has recently won by three points or less against the Hawks (twice) and the Hornets, and even lost to the Pelicans.
Our Bet Labs system recommends backing the Bucks to stay close and cover the spread.
Bucks vs Bulls Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Small NBA Road Dogs Against Public system focuses on games where visiting teams are slight underdogs in both regular and postseason play.
These matchups often feature public bias toward home favorites, especially when the spread is small and perceived as manageable.
When the road team draws little betting support, and the overall betting volume is below the daily average, it signals that the market has tilted too far toward the home side.
These conditions frequently lead to inflated lines that undervalue competitive visiting teams capable of keeping games close or winning outright.
Early or midseason scheduling advantages, tighter rotations, and underdog motivation all contribute to the visitor’s ability to outperform expectations when public sentiment and pricing diverge.
Pick: Bucks +2.5
