Who’s Playing
Milwaukee @ Chicago
Current Records: Milwaukee 1-1; Chicago 1-1
What to Know
After three games on the road, the Chicago Bulls are heading back home. Chicago and the Milwaukee Bucks will face off in a Central Division battle at 8:30 p.m. ET Friday at United Center. The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close contest.
The Bulls are hoping for another win. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 114-110 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday. Chicago’s small forward DeMar DeRozan was one of the most active players for the squad, picking up 41 points along with seven rebounds.
Chicago’s victory brought them up to 1-1 while Milwaukee’s defeat pulled them down to an identical 1-1. A pair of offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Chicago comes into the matchup boasting the third highest field goal percentage in the league at 48%. The Bucks have displayed some offensive firepower of their own as they enter the game with 115.5 points per game on average, good for third best in the league.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center — Chicago, Illinois
- TV: ABC
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $139.57
Odds
The Bucks are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bucks as a 1.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Milwaukee have won 21 out of their last 29 games against Chicago.
- Apr 20, 2022 – Chicago 114 vs. Milwaukee 110
- Apr 17, 2022 – Milwaukee 93 vs. Chicago 86
- Apr 05, 2022 – Milwaukee 127 vs. Chicago 106
- Mar 22, 2022 – Milwaukee 126 vs. Chicago 98
- Mar 04, 2022 – Milwaukee 118 vs. Chicago 112
- Jan 21, 2022 – Milwaukee 94 vs. Chicago 90
- May 16, 2021 – Chicago 118 vs. Milwaukee 112
- Apr 30, 2021 – Milwaukee 108 vs. Chicago 98
- Jan 01, 2021 – Milwaukee 126 vs. Chicago 96
- Jan 20, 2020 – Milwaukee 111 vs. Chicago 98
- Dec 30, 2019 – Milwaukee 123 vs. Chicago 102
- Nov 18, 2019 – Milwaukee 115 vs. Chicago 101
- Nov 14, 2019 – Milwaukee 124 vs. Chicago 115
- Feb 25, 2019 – Milwaukee 117 vs. Chicago 106
- Feb 11, 2019 – Milwaukee 112 vs. Chicago 99
- Nov 28, 2018 – Milwaukee 116 vs. Chicago 113
- Nov 16, 2018 – Milwaukee 123 vs. Chicago 104
- Mar 23, 2018 – Milwaukee 118 vs. Chicago 105
- Jan 28, 2018 – Milwaukee 110 vs. Chicago 96
- Dec 26, 2017 – Chicago 115 vs. Milwaukee 106
- Dec 15, 2017 – Chicago 115 vs. Milwaukee 109
- Mar 26, 2017 – Chicago 109 vs. Milwaukee 94
- Dec 31, 2016 – Milwaukee 116 vs. Chicago 96
- Dec 16, 2016 – Milwaukee 95 vs. Chicago 69
- Dec 15, 2016 – Milwaukee 108 vs. Chicago 97
- Apr 03, 2016 – Chicago 102 vs. Milwaukee 98
- Mar 07, 2016 – Chicago 100 vs. Milwaukee 90
- Jan 12, 2016 – Milwaukee 106 vs. Chicago 101
- Jan 05, 2016 – Chicago 117 vs. Milwaukee 106
