The Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) welcome the Chicago Bulls (0-1) at Fiserv Forum Friday. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET. Let’s round up BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds Bulls versus dollars chances and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; Bucks won 3-1 last season

The Bucks opened their season on Wednesday with a 124-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Milwaukee was a 4-point favorite on the road. G Damian Lillard led the way with 30 points and drained 6 triples. The Bucks ended up shooting 54% from the field with only 14 turnovers. Milwaukee was just 1-3 in the preseason, as well as 0-4 against the spread (ATS) and 0-4 O/U. It will be the first home game of the season.

The Bulls went 3-2 in the preseason and were 4-1 ATS. They were 4-1 O/U. Chicago opened the season on Wednesday with a 123-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. A 1-point margin was needed at halftime and they entered the 4th quarter with a 12-point deficit. The Bulls were led by G Zach LaVinewho dropped 27 points and shot 10 for 17 from the field.

Bulls vs. Bucks odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Bulls +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Bucks -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
• Against the spread: Bulls +9.5 (-110) | Bokken -9.5 (-110)
• Top/Bottom (O/U): 233.5 (E: -110 | U: -110)

Bulls at Bucks major injuries

Bulls

Bucks

• F Giannis Antetokounmpo (patella) probably
• c Brook Lopez (fourfold) probably
• G Chris Middleton (single) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Bulls at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 120, bulls 108

Moneyline

PASSAGE.

There’s no reason to take the money line here. The Fiserv Forum will be rocking on Friday and the Bucks (-400) should be able to come out on top. Yet they are far too expensive to bring here.

Against the spread

BET BUCK -9.5 (-110).

The Bucks got just 25 points from their two-time MVP Antetokounmpo on Wednesday, and he even went just 9 of 16 from the free throw line. Milwaukee’s crowd should rock, and it showed its ability against a solid 76ers squad to open the season. The Bucks shot 54% from the field and 43% from deep.

The Bulls shot just 29% en route to opening the season and committed 21 turnovers. This should be a similar matchup for Chicago, especially since the Bucks are a better team than New Orleans. Now that this is still below double digits, back BUCK -9.5 (-110), because they have the more efficient offense and should put on a show at home.

Top/Bottom

BET UNDER 233.5 (-110).

The Bucks held the 76ers to 109 points in their season-opening game, and Philadelphia has a capable offense with several scoring guards, as does Chicago.

Likewise, the Bulls only scored 111 in their first game of the season and had numerous turnovers. They can compete against a taller and bigger Milwaukee defense. The teams were a combined 4-5 O/U in the preseason.

Given this high total and the Bulls’ inconsistent offense, take it UNDER 233.5 (-110).

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