NBA 2018-19: Predicted Starting Lineups and Match Prediction - Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls
Milwaukee Bucks (41-14) vs Chicago Bulls (13-43), United Center, 8:00 pm ET
The Chicago Bulls will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday at the United Center in Chicago, Florida.
The Bulls are coming off a defeat against the Washington Wizards, while the Giannis-less Bucks suffered a loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
Let us see how things shape up for both teams.
The Milwaukee Bucks' perspective
The Bucks have been the best team in the East. They have lost just two of their last 14 games.
The Bucks, in the absence of Giannis, lost to the Orlando Magic in their last game. Only three players had double-figure points, and everybody in the lineup looked off-colour.
Giannis missed the game in order to get some much-needed rest for his knee but he is expected to be back tonight.
Predicted starting lineup: Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez, Eric Bledsoe and Malcolm Brogdon.
The Chicago Bulls' perspective
The Bulls have been undoubtedly one of the worst teams this season. Their recent form is nothing to write home about, having won only three out of their last 20 games.
Their most recent defeat was to the Wizards at home on Saturday; a game in which Zach Lavine scored 26 points and dished out six assists. Four other starters hit double figures in scoring but it wasn't enough to get them over the line as they struggled defensively.
Against the top team in the East in Milwaukee Bucks, the Bulls have another difficult night in store for them.
Predicted starting lineup: Otto Porter Jr., Lauri Markkanen, Robin Lopez, Zach Lavine and Kris Dunn.
How things might unfold
There is no word on Giannis' fitness yet, but I don't think the Bucks need him tonight. The Bulls have been horrible all season and will simply not have enough firepower to deal with the Bucks.
I am predicting a blowout win for the visitors.
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks to beat Chicago Bulls