Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls odds, predictions for Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series
We can probably all agree that Game 1 of the Milwaukee Bucks-Chicago Bulls NBA Easter Conference first-round series wasn't a masterpiece.
It was not the work of Pablo Picasso.
It was more like a toddler's finger painting.
So what do the oddsmakers and writers say about Game 2?
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Tipico Sportsbook
They list the Bucks as a 9.5-point favorite.
Caesars Sportsbook
It's a tad bit higher here as the Bucks are favored by 10 points.
ESPN
The site's Basketball Power Index gives the Bucks an 88.5% chance to win the game.
FanDuel
Larry Rupp wrote: "Chicago is 2-4 against the spread in its last six games. The total has hit the over in five of Chicago's last seven games. Milwaukee is 9-1 straight up in its last 10 games against Chicago."
Draft Kings
They are high on the Bucks, listing them as a 10-point favorite.
SI Sportsbook
Another tight game is expected here. They Bucks are only favored by 3.5 points.
FiveThirtyEight
The Bucks have an 86% win probability.
Bet MGM
The Bucks are listed as a 9.5 favorite.
Play Picks
It writes: "Milwaukee is 39-44-0 against the spread this season. The Bucks have an against the spread record of 10-7 as 10-point favorites or greater. Against the spread, Chicago is 44-39-0 this season. The Bulls have covered every time (2-0) as a 10-point underdog or more this season."
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