Milwaukee has won an incredible 11 straight contests, most recently in overtime against Boston, the very team from whom they are trying to steal the top spot in the East.  As for Chicago, the plane ride from Indiana on Wednesday must have been a long one.

Vegas hands Milwaukee the edge in this one with -7.5 favourites status on the NBA odds. The over-under sits at 230.

Bucks vs. Bulls NBA Betting Odds

Chicago is in a precarious situation. At six games under .500 and losers of five straight, they have their work cut out for them if they hope to fit into the Eastern Conference playoff picture. It’s tempting to think that they may be playing the Bucks at the right time. This may surprise some, but the Bulls got the better of their Central Division rivals both times they’ve tussled this season. That surely felt good after Milwaukee bounced them out of the playoffs in the first round last year.

Chicago’s plight is also that of betters, at least those that continue to put their faith in Billy Donovan’s group. They covered none of the spreads during the current losing streak. It’s dropped their tally ATS to 30-28 on the season, which is still respectable, but the club is trending in the wrong direction.

What more can be said about Mike Budenholzer’s men considering their string of 11 wins? They trail Boston by a single game and are looking like world-beaters at the moment. The outright wins have not consistently translated to covers, however. In fact, they failed to cover three times in the last 10, which is still strong.

Milwaukee Bucks

There may have been something ever so mildly deflating about Tuesday night’s victory over the Celtics. Let’s be clear. It was a big game with huge potential to shift playoff positioning down the road. Furthermore, they won.

So why would anyone hold back on fist-pumping? Boston was without Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Marcus Smart. Credit to Derrick White, Grant Williams, Sam Hauser and company for pushing the contest into overtime and even holding the lead for the first couple of minutes in the extra frame. The Bucks, on the other hand, had everybody ready to go. It felt like an opportunity to stamp their authority on the contest, but in truth only two players did. To be fair, those guys were Giannis Antetokounmpo (36 points, nine assists, 13 rebounds) and Jrue Holiday (40 points, seven assists, five rebounds). A win is a win, and those which count in the standings like the one on Tuesday are worth nothing, but it was very tough. Bucks win, 131-125 in OT.

Chicago Bulls

The Bulls took it to the Pacers on Wednesday night in the opening frame, building a shocking 39-15 first-quarter lead. Fans know that in today’s NBA no lead is truly safe. The issue was that Chicago played as if blissfully unaware of the trend.

Indiana dominated the remainder of the game. So much so that a 24-point deficit was flipped on its head for a four-point victory, 117-113. If one looks at the major statistical categories, it looks like a close game, and it was, technically speaking. The manner with which the Bulls floundered the rest of the way surely made coach Donovan irate. Indiana had experienced rocky waters lately and looked like the perfect victim for the Bulls to find momentum. What they got was NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest challenger Buddy Hield going 6-10 from beyond the arc to boost his 27-point night. Canadian Bennedict Mathurin’s evening was limited to 23 minutes, but he pitched in with 14 points off 5-10 shooting. Zach Levine led Chicago with 35 points, seven assists, and 13 rebounds.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bucks vs. Bulls?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bucks Team Leaders

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.1
Assists	Jrue Holiday 7.39
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.78
FG%	Giannis Antetokounmpo 55.3
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.18
Blocks	Brook Lopez 2.47

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 24.84
Assists	DeMar DeRozan 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Terry Taylor 90
Steals	Alex Caruso 1.46
Blocks	Patrick Williams 0.85

MIL

Points	Khris Middleton 23.8
Assists	Jrue Holiday 8
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11
FG%	MarJon Beauchamp 66.7
Steals	Brook Lopez 1.4
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.8

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bulls Team Leaders

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.1
Assists	Jrue Holiday 7.39
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.78
FG%	Giannis Antetokounmpo 55.3
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.18
Blocks	Brook Lopez 2.47

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 24.84
Assists	DeMar DeRozan 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Terry Taylor 90
Steals	Alex Caruso 1.46
Blocks	Patrick Williams 0.85

MIL

Points	Khris Middleton 23.8
Assists	Jrue Holiday 8
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11
FG%	MarJon Beauchamp 66.7
Steals	Brook Lopez 1.4
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.8

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

Injuries

Milwaukee

Wesley Matthews (SG)

Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23

Brook Lopez (C)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23

AJ Green (PG)

Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23

Brook Lopez (C)

Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23

Pat Connaughton (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23

Grayson Allen (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23

Jevon Carter (PG)

Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23

Khris Middleton (SF)

Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23

Grayson Allen (SG)

Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23

Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)

Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23

Chicago

Zach LaVine (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Patrick Beverley (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23

Zach LaVine (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Fri Foot - 05 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Foot - 03 / 04 / 23

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Sun Foot - 01 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Ques Fri Foot - 30 / 03 / 23

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 03 / 23

Andre Drummond (C)

Prob Fri Personal - 29 / 03 / 23

Injuries

Milwaukee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Wesley Matthews (SG)	Prob Wed	Calf - 18 / 04 / 23	1-3	4-0	+ -
Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Brook Lopez (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 23	1-5	6-0	+ -
Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day.
AJ Green (PG)	Ques Wed	Foot - 07 / 04 / 23	2-5	6-1	+ -
Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Brook Lopez (C)	Out Fri	Rest - 06 / 04 / 23	2-5	6-1	+ -
Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest.
Pat Connaughton (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23	3-6	7-2	+ -
Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23	3-6	7-2	+ -
Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat.
Jevon Carter (PG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 03 / 04 / 23	3-6	7-2	+ -
Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls.
Khris Middleton (SF)	Prob Sun	Knee - 03 / 04 / 23	3-6	7-2	+ -
Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23	3-7	8-2	+ -
Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)	Elig Tues	Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23	3-7	8-2	+ -
Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday.

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Zach LaVine (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
Lavine is managing a left knee injury, but it is predicted that he will hit the court Sunday against the Pistons.
Patrick Beverley (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 07 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
Beverley will not dress for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will be handed a day of rest.
Zach LaVine (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 06 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
LaVine will not take the court for Friday's matchup versus the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Fri	Foot - 05 / 04 / 23	2-2	1-2-1	+ -
Caruso was held out of the last game with left midfoot soreness, but it is expected that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Mavericks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Foot - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not predicted to impact his status against the Hawks on Tuesday.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Tues	Knee - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Green is recovering from right knee surgery, but he is forecasted to be available for Tuesday's battle with the Hawks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Sun	Foot - 01 / 04 / 23	4-2	2-3-1	+ -
Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Ques Fri	Foot - 30 / 03 / 23	4-3	3-3-1	+ -
Caruso has left midfoot soreness, and it is unknown if he will face the Hornets on Friday.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 30 / 03 / 23	4-3	3-3-1	+ -
Green missed the previous contest with a right knee injury, but it is predicted that he will dress for Sunday's showdown against the Grizzlies.
Andre Drummond (C)	Prob Fri	Personal - 29 / 03 / 23	4-4	4-3-1	+ -
Drummond was absent from the last game due to a personal matter, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash with the Hornets.