Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks 4/5/2023 Picks, Game Analysis and Odds
On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls are gearing up for another challenging match against the Milwaukee Bucks, following their recent game against the Atlanta Hawks. The Bulls, currently standing in third place in the Central Division with a 38-40 record, are currently sitting at the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. This leaves them with only a four-game lead over the 11th-place Washington Wizards, making it critical for them to up their game and secure a spot in the playoffs, which only the top 10 teams qualify for.
The Bulls’ lineup features Zach LaVine, their top scorer, averaging 25.1 points per game, and Nikola Vecevic, who leads the team with 11.1 rebounds per game. DeMar DeRozan is their second-leading scorer, with averages of 24.9 points and 5.1 assists per game, and he also leads the team in assists. As a team, the Bulls are averaging 113.6 points per game, with four players averaging double figures in scoring.
Despite winning four out of their last seven games, the Bulls suffered a tough loss to the Hawks, losing 123-105 the previous night. LaVine was the team’s leading scorer with 26 points and six assists, with DeRozan adding 21 points and Vucevic contributing 19 points and 10 rebounds. However, the team struggled from the beginning, shooting only 46 percent from the field and seven of 31 from the 3-point line. The Bulls will be looking to make a comeback in their next game against the Bucks.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games with a team in the Eastern Conference.
- Chicago is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
- The Chicago Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played in April.
Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks 4/5/2023 Picks, Game Analysis and Odds
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks already secured the regular season title in the Central Division with an impressive record of 56-22, placing them in the top spot in the Eastern Conference and two games ahead of the Boston Celtics. Giannis Antetokounmpoleads with averages 31.1 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. PG Jrue Holiday averages 19.1 points and 7.2 assists per game, the Bucks have an impressive six players averaging double figures in scoring, and they currently have a team average of 117.0 ppg.
The Bucks have been in outstanding form, winning seven out of their last nine games, and they’re eager to make it a third consecutive win following their recent dominant performance against the Washington Wizards. Point guard Jrue Holiday led the team with 26 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists, with Antetokounmpo adding 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Brook Lopez also made a significant contribution with 20 points and five blocks. The Bucks shot an incredible 54 percent from the field and a blazing 23 out of 42 from the 3-point line, with an explosive 43-point second quarter.
- The total went OVER in 10 of the Bucks’ last 12 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
- The Milwaukee Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played in April.
- Milwaukee is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Wednesday.
Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks. The NBA Pick for this game is the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks get the edge of playing on home turf since both teams played. Milwaukee covered the number in five games of the last seven at home. The Milwaukee Bucks have one of the NBA’s best offenses, averaging 117.0 ppg and the Bucks are only 14th in points allowed at 113.0 points per game but hold opponents to the second-lowest field goal shooting percentage at 45.3%. Prediction, the Bucks win and cover ATS 120-112.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Milwaukee bucks -7
NBA Totals: 231.5
