The Chicago Bulls look to avoid falling behind 3-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round series with the Milwaukee Bucks when they hit the hardwood for Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. The Bulls were humbled by a 111-81 defeat in Game 3, and now look to this crucial Game 4 clash winless in their past six home playoff dates and their past five overall home outings. With Friday’s victory, the Bucks now enjoy a 12-1 run in their past 13 contests in Chicago and have also won five of their past six overall road games.

The Bucks have held steady since opening as 4-point favourites, and are seeing 82 per cent of the betting support. And in the wake of Friday’s victory, Memphis has rocketed to massive -1250 chalk on the NBA playoff series prices while the Bulls have faded to +766 longshots. The Bulls also lag as +148 moneyline underdogs on the Game 4 odds, while the total has dipped slightly to 218.5.

Bucks vs. Bulls NBA Playoffs Betting Odds

Sunday afternoon’s matchup at United Center marks the eighth overall clash between these teams this season. The Bucks have won six times through their first seven dates, including a trio of victories in the Windy City by an average margin of 19 points. That extends a trend that has seen Milwaukee outpace the Bulls by double-digit margins in 11 of their 12 most recent wins at United Center. The trend towards low scoring also continued in Game 3. With Chicago failing to score 100 points for the seventh time in 11 head-to-head clashes, the UNDER paid out for the third time in the series, and for the 13^th time in 17 matchups involving these clubs.

Milwaukee Bucks

After falling short in Game 2, the Bucks reasserted themselves with a dominant performance on Friday night. Milwaukee needed just over five minutes to establish a double-digit lead, and never looked back on the way to the club’s most decisive playoff win on the road since 1970. Quickly putting the game out of reach meant the Bucks were able to limit the minutes of their biggest stars, with Jrue Holiday finishing the contest as the only player to see 30 minutes of action. That provided an opportunity for Grayson Allen and Pat Connaughton to see additional action. Allen particularly impressed while tallying a team-high 22 points, powered by five three pointers. Bobby Portis also quickly settled in to a starter’s role in Kris Middleton’s absence, racking up 18 points and 16 boards.

Chicago Bulls

After draining 41 points in the Bulls’ 114-110 Game 2 victory, DeMar DeRozan struggled in Game 3. The veteran small forward mustered just 1 points on 4-for-9 shooting, and has now averaged just 14.7 points over his past three home appearances. Overall, the Bulls shot a meagre 39.3 per cent from the field in Game 3, and just 40.1 per cent through the first three games of the season. And with the exception of Tony Bradley, who went 5-for-5 after joining the action in the fourth quarter when the game was already out of reach, the remainder of the Bulls bench turned in another forgettable performance, going 7-for-24 for just 16 points on the night. Already facing a lengthening slide at home, the Bulls also face a massive challenge to end a dismal 1-10 run in their past 11 Game 4 appearances.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bucks vs. Bulls?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bucks Team Leaders

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 29.88
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.82
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.61
FG%	Giannis Antetokounmpo 55.3
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.61
Blocks	Giannis Antetokounmpo 1.36

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 27.87
Assists	Lonzo Ball 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Mac McClung 100
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.83
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 0.97

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.67
Assists	Khris Middleton 7
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 14.17
FG%	Thanasis Antetokounmpo 66.7
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.75
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.5

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 20.8
Assists	Zach LaVine 6
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 12.4
FG%	Tony Bradley 100
Steals	Javonte Green 1.8
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 1.2

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bulls Team Leaders

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 29.88
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.82
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.61
FG%	Giannis Antetokounmpo 55.3
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.61
Blocks	Giannis Antetokounmpo 1.36

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 27.87
Assists	Lonzo Ball 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Mac McClung 100
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.83
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 0.97

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.67
Assists	Khris Middleton 7
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 14.17
FG%	Thanasis Antetokounmpo 66.7
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.75
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.5

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 20.8
Assists	Zach LaVine 6
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 12.4
FG%	Tony Bradley 100
Steals	Javonte Green 1.8
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 1.2

Injuries

Milwaukee

George Hill (PG)

Prob Wed Abdominal - 10 / 05 / 22

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Wed Illness - 09 / 05 / 22

Luca Vildoza (PG)

Prob Wed Illness - 24 / 04 / 22

Bobby Portis (PF)

Prob Fri Eye - 21 / 04 / 22

Bobby Portis (PF)

Prob Wed Calf - 19 / 04 / 22

Jordan Nwora (PF)

Prob Wed Back - 17 / 04 / 22

Jrue Holiday (PG)

day-to-day Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Sun Illness - 10 / 04 / 22

Brook Lopez (C)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 22

Bobby Portis (PF)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 22

Chicago

Alex Caruso (SG)

Out Mon Concussion - 24 / 04 / 22

Nikola Vucevic (C)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 22

Coby White (SG)

Ques Sun Toe - 09 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Sun Back - 09 / 04 / 22

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Wed Quadricep - 06 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Out Fri Back - 06 / 04 / 22

Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)

Prob Wed Knee - 06 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Back - 03 / 04 / 22

Matt Thomas (SG)

Out Wed Leg - 02 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Back - 29 / 03 / 22

Injuries

Milwaukee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
George Hill (PG)	Prob Wed	Abdominal - 10 / 05 / 22	1-2	2-1	+ -
Hill is hampered by an abdominal injury, but it is projected that he will face the Celtics on Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Wed	Illness - 09 / 05 / 22	1-2	2-2	+ -
Ibaka is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Celtics.
Luca Vildoza (PG)	Prob Wed	Illness - 24 / 04 / 22	5-3	2-7	+ -
Vildoza is ailing from a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bulls.
Bobby Portis (PF)	Prob Fri	Eye - 21 / 04 / 22	5-5	2-9	+ -
Portis is dealing with a right eye abrasion, but it is projected that he will hit the court against the Bulls in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Bobby Portis (PF)	Prob Wed	Calf - 19 / 04 / 22	5-5	2-9	+ -
Portis is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bulls despite a right calf contusion.
Jordan Nwora (PF)	Prob Wed	Back - 17 / 04 / 22	5-6	3-9	+ -
Nwora is dealing with back soreness, but it is likely that he will take on the Bulls in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Jrue Holiday (PG)	day-to-day	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Holiday exited Sunday's game due to rest purposes, and he will not return.
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Sun	Illness - 10 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Ibaka is managing a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will be active against the Bulls for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Brook Lopez (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Lopez will not be in the starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Sunday as he will receive a day of rest.
Bobby Portis (PF)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Portis is battling left shoulder soreness, leaving his status for Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference versus the Bulls clouded.

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Alex Caruso (SG)	Out Mon	Concussion - 24 / 04 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Caruso is going through the concussion protocol, and he will not be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Nikola Vucevic (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Vucevic will not be available for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves as he will be given a day of rest.
Coby White (SG)	Ques Sun	Toe - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
White is battling a sprained left toe, and and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Sun	Back - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Caruso is dealing with a left lower-back contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Wed	Quadricep - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Green is tending to a right quad contusion, but it is likely that he will be available for Wednesday's tilt against the Celtics.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Out Fri	Back - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Caruso sat out the last game managing a left lower-back contusion, and he will not be in Friday's lineup against the Hornets.
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)	Prob Wed	Knee - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Jones Jr. has a sore left knee, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Back - 03 / 04 / 22	3-6	4-5	+ -
Caruso exited the previous contest due to back spasms, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Tuesday's matchup with the Bucks.
Matt Thomas (SG)	Out Wed	Leg - 02 / 04 / 22	4-6	5-5	+ -
Thomas is dealing with a right leg injury, and he will not face the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Back - 29 / 03 / 22	5-7	5-7	+ -
Caruso is dealing with a left lower-back contusion, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Wizards.