The Chicago Bulls travel to face the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night at Fiserv Forum, with tipoff set for 8:10 p.m. ET. We’re 7-3 in our last 10 games and playing solid basketball, but now we face a division rival that always brings intensity – even when they’re struggling.
Game Information
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Tipoff: 8:10 p.m. ET / 7:10 p.m. CT
Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
League: NBA
Betting Lines and Odds
Moneyline:
Bulls: +145 (underdogs)
Bucks: -165 (favorites)
Spread:
Bulls: +4 (-110)
Bucks: -4 (-104)
Total: 240 points (Over -116 / Under +100)
Bulls Playing Competitive Basketball
Chicago enters this matchup with a 7-3 record in the last 10 games, riding a 1-game winning streak after bouncing back nicely. We’re 6-3-1 against the spread with our last game pushing, showing we’ve been competitive even when not favored.
Bulls games have leaned heavily toward overs (7 overs, 3 unders) in the last 10, though our most recent game went under. We’re capable of both shootouts and defensive battles depending on matchup.
Bucks Struggling and Sliding
Milwaukee sits at 6-4 in their last 10 games but enters on a 1-game losing streak. More concerning for Bucks backers, they’re 7-3 ATS overall but currently on a brutal 3-game ATS losing streak – they’re not just losing, they’re failing to cover spreads.
Bucks games have been split on totals (6 overs, 4 unders), with 2 straight unders suggesting recent defensive improvements or slower-paced contests.
Why 4 Points Feels Like Value
We’re getting 4 points on the road against a team that’s on a 3-game ATS losing streak. That’s the market overvaluing Milwaukee’s home court and name recognition while undervaluing our recent form.
Bulls’ Solid Form
Our 7-3 straight up record shows we’re winning more than losing. The 6-3-1 ATS record proves we’re exceeding expectations consistently. We’re playing good basketball right now.
Bucks’ ATS Struggles
Milwaukee’s 3-game ATS losing streak shows they’re not covering numbers. Whether they win or lose, they’re not meeting market expectations. That creates value for underdogs getting points.
Division Rivalry Intensity
Bulls-Bucks games are always competitive regardless of records. We know each other well, play physical, and these games typically come down to the wire. Four points feels generous.
Giannis Will Get His
Let’s not kid ourselves – Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to dominate. He’ll score 30+, grab 12+ rebounds, and make life difficult for whoever guards him. That’s just what he does.
The question isn’t whether Giannis will produce. It’s whether our balanced attack can keep pace and whether we can limit Milwaukee’s role players from getting hot.
Betting Analysis
The Spread
Bulls +4 is the play. We should keep this within single digits even if we don’t win outright. Our 6-3-1 ATS record combined with Milwaukee’s 3-game ATS losing streak creates real value.
The Moneyline
Bulls +145 offers decent upset value. We’re playing well (7-3 in last 10), and division games are always toss-ups. Betting $100 to win $145 on a competitive road underdog makes sense.
The Total
Over 240 leans slightly better given our tendency toward overs (7 of 10), though Milwaukee’s 2-game under streak creates some uncertainty. The high total reflects both teams’ offensive capabilities.
Bulls’ Path to Covering or Winning
For us to cover the 4-point spread (or pull the upset), we need:
Limit Giannis’ help – Make Milwaukee’s role players beat us
Win the three-point battle – Can’t let them get hot from deep
Control pace – Play our tempo, not theirs
Stay confident – We’re 7-3 for a reason; trust our game
Bulls Fan Perspective
This is a classic division rivalry game where records and betting lines go out the window. We know Milwaukee, they know us, and it always comes down to execution in the fourth quarter.
Getting 4 points feels generous. Yes, Giannis is elite and Fiserv Forum is a tough environment. But we’re playing good basketball right now, and Milwaukee is on a 3-game ATS losing streak for a reason.
Division games hit different. The intensity level rises, players know each other’s tendencies, and pride is on the line. We should absolutely keep this within 4 points and have a real shot at the outright upset.
Game Prediction
Projected Score: Bucks 123, Bulls 121
Milwaukee wins a tight one at home, but we cover the 4-point spread easily. Giannis dominates but we hang around all game and have a chance to win in the final minutes. The game goes over the 240-point total.
Best Bets:
Bulls +4 (most confident play) – Should be within single digits
Bulls ML +145 (value play) – Real upset potential
Over 240 (solid lean) – Both teams can score
For Bulls fans, this represents a measuring stick game. Beat a division rival on the road and prove we’re legitimate contenders, or at minimum keep it competitive and show we belong in the conversation.
Friday night in Milwaukee – let’s steal one and remind the Bucks that the Central Division runs through Chicago too.
See Red! Let´s go Bulls!!
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