Bucks vs. Bulls Game 3 NBA Playoffs Odds and Preview – April 22nd, 2022

By Carlos Chacon • April 22, 2022

The Bulls were successful in tying the series 1-1 before returning to familiar territory. Meanwhile, the defending champions look to bounce back and take the 2-1 series lead on the road. This clash slowly heats up as both sides get a taste of victory. We anticipate another heated battle on Friday night as the series heads out to Chicago.

Nitrobetting is more than ready for the postseason. Find a full preview of the Bucks vs. Bulls game below. We present you with game details, team and player stats, the latest NBA betting odds, trends, and predictions–all of which help you lock in on the best picks.

Bucks vs. Bulls Game 3 Information

When: Friday, April 22, 2022, 8:30 PM ET
Where: United Center, Chicago, IL
TV: ABC
Radio: Newsradio 620 WTMJ (Bucks) / 670 The Score (Bulls)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: Bucks (-2.5) / Bulls (+2.5)

Why Bet on the Milwaukee Bucks?

The defending champions started to feel the pressure after Game 2. They remain an outstanding two-way team with plenty of offense to give. As a team, they average 115.2 points (fourth) per game on 46.7% shooting (13th). The Bucks are deadly from all parts of the court, averaging 54.4% from two-point (eighth) and 36.5% from deep (seventh).

Having Giannis means dominance in the paint. There’s no shortage of that on offense and defense. The Bucks lead the league in defensive rebounding and average 36.6 boards per game. On top of that, they have decent offensive rebounding stats and average 10.3 offensive boards (14th) per game. Milwaukee also holds opponents to 45.5% shooting (11th).

The main issue leading up to the game is Khris Middleton missing Game 3. The starting forward is expected to miss games until May 5 with a knee injury. George Hill is also on the injury report until at least April 24 after sustaining an abdomen injury. This means Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday have to take the slack, while Grayson Allen fills in for Middleton.

Why Bet on the Chicago Bulls?

The Bulls start to warm up in the playoffs. They average 111.3 points (14th) per game on 47.8% shooting (third). Chicago is great from deep and hit 36.7% three-point percentage (fifth). Two-point statistics look tame at 53.3% (16th), but we expect the perimeter to light up DeMar DeRozan on the floor. Furthermore, the lineup brings together impressive free-throw shooting numbers at 81.5% (third).

Checking the defensive numbers shows where the Bulls are lacking. Although the squad limits opponents to 111.8 points (15th) per game, they have to tighten up on their shooting defense. The Bulls average 47.3% shooting (26th) at the time of this writing. They also keep the opponent’s two-point shooting to 53.5% (16th).

The core lineup stays solid leading up to Friday’s game. DeMar DeRozan averages 29.5 points and five assists, while Nikola Vucevic averages 24 points and 15 rebounds. Zach LaVine offers his services and delivers double-digit scoring. Furthermore, Alex Caruso is expected to help the squad on both ends.

Bucks vs. Bulls Betting Trends

The Bulls are 2-2 in the last four games (3-1 ATS).
The Bulls are 1-2 in the last three home games against the Bucks (1-2 ATS).
The totals went over in three of the Bulls’ last five games against the Bucks.
The Bucks are 4-1 in the last five road games (4-1 ATS).
The Bucks are 3-1 in the last four games against the Bulls (2-2 ATS).
The totals went over in six of the Bucks’ last eight games.

Bucks vs. Bulls Expert Betting Prediction

The Bulls showed determination in their Game 2 victory which came by surprise. They played the underdog role for the first two games. Although they maintain that underdog position leading up to the game, the numbers stay against them in the latest game. But, covering the spread should be easier for the side this time around. They can take advantage of Khris Middleton’s absence and exploit the lapses that could show along the way.

Simultaneously, the Bucks are keen to recover from the Game 2 loss. They have had problems finding easy baskets and getting the offensive ball rolling in the first two games. Head coach Mike Budenholzer also needs to pull more tricks out of his sleeve and adjust the lineup to keep up. Ultimately, we eagerly await what both teams bring to the table on Friday night.

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