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Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 08 Mar 2016
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 100-90
25-16 22-24 26-29 27-21
Position#13
Record31-30
FormLLLLW
Points / game101.6
Allowed / game102.7
vs
Position#23
Record26-37
FormLWLWL
Points / game99.3
Allowed / game103.3
USANBA
NBA2015-16
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
90-113
90
113
-23
81avg 93
H11/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
95-106
95
106
-11
74avg 93
A19/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
116-106
116
106
+10
114avg 93
H20/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
126-115
126
115
+11
128avg 93
H22/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
109-104
109
104
+5
107avg 93
H25/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
88-103
88
103
-15
76avg 93
A27/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
95-103
95
103
-8
92avg 93
H28/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
111-129
111
129
-18
90avg 93
A02/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
89-102
89
102
-13
74avg 93
A03/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
108-100
108
100
+8
110avg 93
H06/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-28
19-25
25-38
17-22
19-26
23-22
22-30
31-28
24-35
28-23
37-23
27-25
31-30
31-28
35-23
29-34
28-31
29-24
32-24
20-25
21-26
23-25
23-28
21-24
21-21
20-30
32-28
22-24
30-36
32-29
20-30
29-34
23-33
27-27
17-24
22-18
29-23
26-20
28-32
25-25
210.8Avg total
102.7Scored
108.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (61)101.6102.7204.4-1.151%
Season at home (31)101.499.8201.2+1.665%
Season away (30)101.9105.8207.7-3.937%
Last 10 (10)102.7108.1210.8-5.440%
Last 5 (5)98.2107.4205.6-9.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)99.5108.3207.7-8.836%
vs Similar ◀ (16)100.7104.9205.6-4.231%
vs Weaker (3)118.3105.7224.0+12.7100%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#15
W
99-92
99
92
+7
98avg 91
H12/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
95-98
95
98
-3
90avg 91
H20/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
117-109 OT
117
109
+8
107avg 91
A21/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
108-101
108
101
+7
106avg 91
H23/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
107-112
107
112
-5
96avg 91
A26/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
91-102
91
102
-11
87avg 91
H28/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
128-121
128
121
+7
129avg 91
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
99-104
99
104
-5
86avg 91
H03/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
116-101
116
101
+15
109avg 91
H05/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
96-104
96
104
-8
82avg 91
H06/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-27
37-19
14-24
30-22
25-28
27-24
26-18
17-28
31-29
23-21
21-18
19-26
29-19
25-29
36-17
18-36
25-35
27-27
21-26
34-24
24-34
25-25
24-21
18-22
32-26
33-38
27-28
36-29
22-22
17-27
24-24
36-31
29-35
33-21
36-25
18-20
12-32
36-32
31-20
17-20
210.0Avg total
105.6Scored
104.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (63)99.3103.3202.6-4.041%
Season at home (30)102.3102.1204.4+0.260%
Season away (33)96.6104.3200.9-7.824%
Last 10 (10)105.6104.4210.0+1.250%
Last 5 (5)106.0106.4212.4-0.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)101.2103.3204.5-2.140%
vs Similar ◀ (14)101.9103.6205.4-1.750%
vs Weaker (1)108.0101.0209.0+7.0100%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -3.4-3.4Q1: -4.0-4.0Q2Q2: +0.5+0.5Q2: +2.0+2.0Q3Q3: -0.9-0.9Q3: +3.9+3.9Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: -1.5-1.5
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -3.4-3.4Q1: -4.0-4.0Q2Q2: +0.5+0.5Q2: +2.0+2.0Q3Q3: -0.9-0.9Q3: +3.9+3.9Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: -1.5-1.5
Chicago BullsMilwaukee Bucks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
48-53
48
53
-5
H11/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
42-48
42
48
-6
A19/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H20/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
62-58
62
58
+4
H22/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
57-55
57
55
+2
H25/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
44-51
44
51
-7
A27/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
41-51
41
51
-10
H28/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
62-65
62
65
-3
A02/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
50-60
50
60
-10
A03/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
55-43
55
43
+12
H06/03
NBA
105.5Avg total
51.3Scored
54.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.953.5104.4-2.547%-
Last 30 at home (12)51.253.0104.2-1.850%-
Last 30 away (18)50.753.8104.5-3.144%-
Last 10 (10)51.354.2105.5-2.930%-
Last 5 (5)50.454.0104.4-3.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)47.054.4101.4-7.418%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)52.852.9105.7-0.162%-
vs Weaker (3)55.353.3108.7+2.067%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#15
W
55-46
55
46
+9
H12/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
D
52-52
52
52
+0
H20/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
54-50
54
50
+4
A21/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
54-48
54
48
+6
H23/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
52-62
52
62
-10
A26/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
49-59
49
59
-10
H28/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
65-64
65
64
+1
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
39-49
39
49
-10
H03/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
62-56
62
56
+6
H05/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
48-64
48
64
-16
H06/03
NBA
108.0Avg total
53.0Scored
55.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.552.8103.3-2.337%-
Last 30 at home (15)51.653.6105.2-2.033%-
Last 30 away (15)49.452.0101.4-2.640%-
Last 10 (10)53.055.0108.0-2.050%-
Last 5 (5)52.658.4111.0-5.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)49.552.7102.3-3.233%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)51.353.2104.5-1.936%-
vs Weaker (1)54.048.0102.0+6.0100%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 102.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.6 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.7 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers69.131.8
46.0%
49.0%63.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.87.9
39.9%
35.3%23.7
🏀 Free throws20.115.4
76.6%
75.5%15.4
They take 88.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 19.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 22% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 105.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀65%
🏀🏀🏀16%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.6 pts a game · 65% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.4 pts a game · 16% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.334.3
50.2%
49.0%68.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers16.55.8
35.2%
35.3%17.4
🏀 Free throws26.219.6
74.8%
75.5%19.6
They take 84.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 16.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 19% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Mar 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
WLLLLWWWLL
Milwaukee Bucks
LWLWLLWWLW
#13
League position
#23
-5.4
Net rating
+1.2
101.9
Offensive rating
103.7
107.3
Defensive rating
102.5
49.1%
Effective FG%
50.7%
49.8%
Opp. effective FG%
49.0%
13.2%
Turnover %
15.5%
22.5%
Off. rebound %
25.1%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.31
39.9%
3-point %
35.2%
61.7%
Assist %
59.4%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence101.9 · 103.7Defence107.3 · 102.5Shooting49.1% · 50.7%3-point %39.9% · 35.2%Ball care13.2% · 15.5%Off. rebounds22.5% · 25.1%Free throws0.23 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)40% · 50%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ Milwaukee Bucks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
6
Chicago Bulls wins
4
Milwaukee Bucks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/03/16HHouston Rockets108-100
03/03/16AOrlando Magic89-102
02/03/16AMiami Heat111-129
28/02/16HPortland Trail Blazers95-103
27/02/16AAtlanta Hawks88-103
25/02/16HWashington Wizards109-104
22/02/16HLos Angeles Lakers126-115
20/02/16HToronto Raptors116-106
19/02/16ACleveland Cavaliers95-106
11/02/16HAtlanta Hawks90-113
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/03/16HOklahoma City Thunder96-104
05/03/16HMinnesota Timberwolves116-101
03/03/16HIndiana Pacers99-104
01/03/16HHouston Rockets128-121
28/02/16HDetroit Pistons91-102
26/02/16ABoston Celtics107-112
23/02/16HLos Angeles Lakers108-101
21/02/16AAtlanta Hawks117-109 OT
20/02/16HCharlotte Hornets95-98
12/02/16HWashington Wizards99-92

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW51%
HomeWWWLW65%
AwayLLLLL37%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games613130
Win %51%65%37%
Points / game101.6101.4101.9
Allowed / game102.799.8105.8
Point differential-1.1+1.6-3.9
Avg total204.4201.2207.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%19%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (21)69% (13)50% (8)
Overtime %10%10%10%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL41%
HomeLWLWL60%
AwayLLLWL24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games633033
Win %41%60%24%
Points / game99.3102.396.6
Allowed / game103.3102.1104.3
Point differential-4.0+0.2-7.8
Avg total202.6204.4200.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%20%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won41% (17)60% (10)14% (7)
Overtime %5%7%3%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Golden State Warriors6155690%115.1104.3+10.8
2 San Antonio Spurs63531084%104.592.3+12.2
3 Cleveland Cavaliers62441871%103.297.2+6.0
4 Oklahoma City Thunder63432068%110.0103.2+6.8
5 Toronto Raptors61412067%102.798.3+4.3
6 Los Angeles Clippers61402166%104.8100.3+4.5
7 Memphis Grizzlies63382560%99.299.5-0.3
8 Boston Celtics64382659%106.1102.0+4.1
9 Miami Heat63372659%98.096.9+1.0
10 Atlanta Hawks63352856%102.499.4+3.0
11 Charlotte Hornets62342855%102.4100.5+1.9
12 Indiana Pacers64343053%102.2100.4+1.8
13 Dallas Mavericks63333052%102.6102.6+0.0
14 Portland Trail Blazers64333152%103.6102.8+0.8
15 Chicago Bulls61313051%101.6102.7-1.1
16 Detroit Pistons63323151%101.7100.5+1.1
17 Houston Rockets63313249%105.6106.9-1.3
18 Washington Wizards62303248%102.6104.3-1.7
19 Utah Jazz62293347%97.997.2+0.7
20 Orlando Magic61273444%100.6102.2-1.5
21 Milwaukee Bucks63263741%99.3103.3-4.0
22 Sacramento Kings61253641%106.8109.3-2.5
23 New York Knicks64263841%99.0101.5-2.5
24 Denver Nuggets63253840%101.6104.5-2.9
25 New Orleans Pelicans61233838%102.3105.4-3.1
26 Minnesota Timberwolves64204431%101.5105.5-4.0
27 Brooklyn Nets63184529%97.7104.3-6.6
28 Phoenix Suns63174627%100.6107.4-6.8
29 Los Angeles Lakers64135120%97.7107.0-9.3
30 Philadelphia 76ers6385513%96.5107.2-10.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chicago Bulls25222627100
Milwaukee Bucks1624292190
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