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Author: Luke Hovhanesian
Apr 21, 2022 11:00 AM
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Bucking Bulls
Game 2 of this anticipated series is set to bring more fireworks than game 1.
Game 1 was ugly with a low scoring contest and plenty of missed shots from both teams.
The bucks got out to an early lead and managed to starve off the Bulls who steamed home in the 4th quarter.
For this second game both teams enter the contest full strength.
Can Chicago peg the series back at one-a-piece before they travel home.
Chicago Bulls @ Milwaukee Bucks
NBA Betting Odds: Bucks $1.22 (+10) / Bulls $4.40 (-10)
Giannis Antetokounmpo has returned to his MVP best in the back half of this season.
The timing could not have been better with the Bucks steaming into the playoffs.
He has been putting up huge numbers on a nightly basis and even more so than offensively, defensively contributing.
Aided by Kris Middleton & co. it is no surprise to see the Bucks so short at home.
For the Bulls they were very brave in the second half in Game 1.
They got off to a horrific start. being down by 20 points at the start of the second quarter.
They got their mojo together in the second half and started to sink shots led by DeMar DeRozan.
If they can play well from the whistle blow, they can challenge the Bucks.
Key NBA Betting Statistics
- DeMar DeRozan is having a career year averaging 27.7 points a game.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the league in +/- rating.
Free NBA Expert Pick: Bucks -10 $1.90
The Bulls are just way too hot and cold.
Reliant on their two big stars to score most of their points is a system waiting to break down.
The bucks have plenty of pure shooting role players who can play off Giannis if he is having a cold night with his shot.
At home look for the Bucks to take another win before travelling to Chicago.
