A key NBA battle sees the visiting Bucks travelling to Chicago Friday to face the Bulls on Friday.

Supporters of the Bucks have seen them go 7-10 and 7-10 ATS so far this season, while the Bulls are at 16-4 and 12-8 ATS. In totals betting, the Bulls are 10-10, while the Bucks are 8-8-1.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 22-rated Bucks taking on the No. 9-rated Bulls in this contest. Computer models indicate a possible 103-91 win for the Bulls on Friday.



How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Chicago's No. 1-rated squad against Milwaukee's No. 23-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Chicago rates No. 23 in the league with 5.4 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 14 with 6.5 per outing.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Bucks own the league's No. 14-rated mark, allowing 94.5 points per game when on the road. Chicago, on the other hand, rates No. 22 in home scoring.

Last time out for Milwaukee, they were a 105-99 Sportsbook as they battled the Rockets on the road. The Bucks covered in the match as a 5-point underdog, while 204 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. The Bucks grabbed a 105-99 win over the Rockets on Wednesday, behind a 20-point effort from Brandon Jennings at Toyota Center.

In their last action, Chicago was a 95-90 loser at home against the Pacers. They failed to cover the 8-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (185) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. The Bulls endured a 95-90 loss at the hands of the Pacers on Wednesday, despite a 24-point effort from Derrick Rose at United Center.


Milwaukee Bucks Trends:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After playing Houston are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Chicago Bulls Trends:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 5-5
After playing Indiana are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

A few Bucks at Bulls trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Chicago is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Chicago is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games


Next up:
Milwaukee home to LA Lakers, Saturday, January 28
Chicago at Miami, Sunday, January 29