Bulls vs Bucks prediction, betting odds and TV channel for March 22

The Chicago Bulls are back in action in Milwaukee for a matchup with the Bucks on Tuesday night. The 42-28 Bulls are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference while the 44-27 Bucks are in third, and this game will have big playoff implications.

The last time these two faced off the Bucks beat Chicago on March 4 by six points. Zach LaVine scored a team-high 30 points, while DeMar DeRozan had 29 points and Nikola Vucevic had 19.

The Bucks are coming off a blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game where Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t play. The Bulls will not be half as lucky tonight, as he’s currently penciled in as probable.

However, Milwaukee will be without Kris Middleton (finger) and DeAndre Bembry (knee) on Tuesday night.

For Chicago, Lonzo Ball (knee) is out.

Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks betting odds, spread, over/under

According to WynnBet, the Bulls are 8-point underdogs and are +270 on the moneyline. The Bucks are -8 and -340 on the moneyline.

The over-under in this contest is 234, which you can get at -110 odds for either selection.

Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

Chicago is coming off a much-needed triumph against the Toronto Raptors, putting them back the winning column. LaVine and DeRozan both had big games, but the X-factor was Alex Caruso being inserted into the starting lineup.

Caruso defended Fred VanVleet well the majority of the game and provided outside shooting when the other top shooters and scorers were trapped. More than anything, his ball handling allowed for DeRozan and LaVine to better pick their spots.

Prior to that win, the Bulls had lost eight of their last 10 games. Of those eight losses, six were to teams with a .600 or better win percentage. And coming off an up-and-down game on Monday night, Chicago will have their hands full against a Bucks team they have already struggled with.

That said, we’re taking Milwaukee -8 and over 234 points.

Bulls 110, Bucks 125.

Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks TV channel

The Bulls-Bucks game can be viewed locally on NBC Sports Chicago and Bally Sports Wisconsin. Tip off is set for 8:00 p.m. EST.

Chicago Bulls schedule and upcoming games

The Bulls will travel back to Chicago for their next game on Thursday and then bounce around a bit:

• Mar. 24 vs New Orleans
• Mar. 26 at Cleveland
• Mar. 28 at Knicks
• Mar. 31 vs Clippers