Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls: Injury Reports, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, Tips & Spreads - April 22nd, 2022 | NBA Playoffs 2022
The Milwaukee Bucks will visit the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in the third game of their first round series. Both teams have won once apiece.
All the Bucks starters scored in double digits in Game 2, with Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 33 points to lead the pack. He scored 11 field goals in 20 attempts and also bagged 18 rebounds and nine assists.
However, DeMar DeRozan’s 41-point ensured the Bulls bagged a much-needed 114-110 win on the road. The Bulls were clinical at both ends of the floor, garnering seven steals and five blocks.
Game 3 of this series could be a highly entertaining match-up, with both teams displaying defensive strength. Slowing down DeRozan will be crucial for the Bucks if they hope to stand a chance of winning on the road.
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Bucks will play without Khris Middleton after he sprained his left knee MCL in Game 2. George Hill is listed as out, suffering from an abdominal strain.
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
Lonzo Ball and Matt Thomas are out with a left meniscus tear and right lower leg contusion respectively.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Odds & Spreads - April 22nd, 2022
Defending champions Bucks are favored to win, despite playing on the road. The Bucks are a stronger unit with Antetokounmpo at the helm, but without Khris Middleton, they could have a tough challenge.
Odds sourced from Yahoo Sportsbook!.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
Milwaukee Bucks
- The Bucks were 24-17 on the road this season.
- The Bucks have averaged 111.3 against the Bulls this season.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has averaged 30 points in the series so far.
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Chicago Bulls
- The Bulls have averaged 101 points against the Bucks this season.
- The Bulls were 27-14 at home this season.
- Nikola Vucevic has averaged 15 rebounds in the series so far.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls: Predicted Lineups
Milwaukee Bucks
Jrue Holiday and Wesley Matthews could start in the backcourt, with Pat Connaughton likely to step in for Middleton at small forward. Giannis Antetokounmpo should be the starting power forward, with Brook Lopez operating from the center.
"Khris is a huge part of this team, this organization, this city. We'll just keep rallying with him." https://t.co/PJHItizVIb
Chicago Bulls
Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine should assume backcourt duties, with Caruso playing at point. DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Williams could fill the forward positions, with Nikola Vucevic manning the paint.
No one is safe from DeMar's middie game. https://t.co/QudECC3vp1
- The Bucks have a 7-9 record without Khris Middleton this season.
- The Bulls have a 15-11 record against Eastern Conference teams at home this season.
- DeMar DeRozan has averaged 29.5 points in the series so far.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls: Predicted Starting 5s
Milwaukee Bucks
Point Guard – Jrue Holiday | Shooting Guard – Wesley Matthews | Small Forward – Pat Connaughton | Power Forward – Giannis Antetokounmpo | Center – Brook Lopez.
Chicago Bulls
Point Guard – Alex Caruso | Shooting Guard – Zach LaVine | Small Forward – DeMar DeRozan | Power Forward – Patrick Williams | Center – Nikola Vucevic.