Chicago Bulls (9-14) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (15-7)
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks 12/11/23 – As NBA game day selections intensify, excitement mounts with each new matchup; one such contest between the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks promises to deliver. Scheduled for Monday December 11, this clash pits an underperforming Bulls squad against an ascendant Bucks squad; with their 9-14 record against 15-7 Bucks being met head on at Fiserv Forum at 8 PM ET it has quickly become one of the most highly-anticipated events among fans and analysts alike eager to witness how these two sides with their unique strengths and weaknesses fare in this encounter!
The Bulls have had an eventful start to their 2018-19 season. Averaging 107.8 points per game on 44.8% field goal percentage and making 11.9 three-pointers at 35.8% success rate per game with an 78.9% free throw completion rate is notable yet inconsistent; but rebounding remains strong at an average 42 rebounds per game with 8.4 steals/4.7 blocks displayed regularly during games played against spread opponents; their biggest challenges lie with road game performance where 2-7 road record against spread and an average 12.1 turnovers per game respectively are an issue;
Milwaukee Bucks have established themselves as one of the league’s premier teams this season, scoring 122.1 points per game while boasting an outstanding field goal percentage of 49.8% and average 14.4 made three point shots at 38.3% per game – as well as outperforming their competition with 43.6 average rebound per game and solid defense that provides them 7.3 steals and 5.6 blocks each game; their main weakness being turnovers which average 13.3 each time out which could pose problems against an opponent such as Chicago Bulls.
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks 12/11/23 Game Info
| When: | Monday, December 11, 2023, at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Fiserv Forum |
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| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
DeMar DeRozan SF vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo PF
DeMar DeRozan of the Bulls has been an instrumental component to their season so far, playing at small forward. Over 20 games he averaged 21.9 points and 4.8 assists per game; an indication of his offensive prowess. DeRozan excels with scoring abilities and playmaking capabilities while his rebounding and defensive contributions could still use improvement; his contribution will be essential in breaking down Bucks defenses.
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks has been nothing short of stellar so far this season. Over 21 games, he’s averaged 30.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and five assists per game; making him an outstanding force at both ends of the court, particularly scoring and rebounding. Unfortunately for them however, his turnover rate of four per game could pose some issue to be addressed moving forward.
DeRozan and Antetokounmpo will meet head to head on the court in an exciting battle of offense versus all-around dominance. DeRozan will need his scoring to drive Chicago forwards forwards forwards while Antetokounmpo’s defensive capabilities present him a tough test; Antetokounmpo will likely prove vitally influential during their encounter due to their versatility and impact in this matchup.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds have not yet been finalized for this game; however, considering current performance and standings trends, the Bucks may emerge as favorites in terms of betting odds. When making their pick, bettors should keep home field advantage and road struggles into consideration as key components when selecting their teams.
Chicago Bulls Betting Trends
The Bulls have had an inconsistency this season that has shown in both their last five game records and against-the-spread performances; their road performance against-the-spread stands at 2-7 while four out of their last five totals went OVER during those same five contests, suggesting an ability for high scoring encounters.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Trends
The Bucks have established themselves with an admirably steady trend. Over their last five games and seven of their 12 home matches they are undefeated against the spread while totals going over has occurred in four out of those five matches as well as seven home contests; all this indicates an aptitude towards high scoring matches.
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks 12/11/23 Betting Picks
Conclusion Despite what may appear as stronger overall team, DeRozan-led Bulls should never be discounted as strong competitors. They must utilize any Bucks turnovers as scoring opportunities while the Bucks focus on maintaining both offensive and defensive strength for maximum advantage.
Betting-wise, the Bucks appear the safer choice; however, the Bulls could provide value if they manage to keep this one close. Prop bets based on individual player performance — such as Antetokounmpo’s points and rebounds — might prove particularly intriguing; and there may even be value in taking an over/under bet considering both teams have historically performed well when facing high scoring matches; This game exemplifies all that multi-handicapper picks offer us.
Free Pick & Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks 115, Chicago Bulls 105.