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Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 01 May 2021
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 98-108
16-28 28-24 19-28 35-28
Position#19
Record29-37
FormLWLWL
Points / game111.2
Allowed / game112.2
vs
Position#5
Record38-27
FormWWLWL
Points / game119.0
Allowed / game113.7
USANBA· United Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Milwaukee Bucks
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks winWon
-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
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
90-101
90
101
-11
79avg 106
A13/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
106-115
106
115
-9
98avg 106
H15/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
115-126
115
126
-11
111avg 106
H17/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
106-96
106
96
+10
105avg 106
H18/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
102-96
102
96
+6
96avg 106
A19/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
105-121
105
121
-16
103avg 106
A21/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
108-91
108
91
+17
109avg 106
H23/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
101-106
101
106
-5
101avg 106
A25/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
110-102
110
102
+8
119avg 106
A27/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
94-113
94
113
-19
90avg 106
A28/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-22
25-26
27-22
16-31
22-32
31-22
19-39
34-22
33-33
24-24
28-37
30-32
29-24
18-25
33-21
26-26
24-30
18-18
32-18
28-30
12-34
32-27
28-38
33-22
34-23
24-21
30-23
20-24
18-33
23-28
22-19
38-26
20-26
32-27
24-29
34-20
19-32
29-20
27-24
19-37
210.4Avg total
103.7Scored
106.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (66)111.2112.2223.4-1.044%
Season at home (32)109.2111.7221.0-2.541%
Season away (34)113.0112.6225.6+0.447%
Last 10 (10)103.7106.7210.4-3.040%
Last 5 (5)103.6106.6210.2-3.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)110.9119.6230.4-8.714%
vs Similar (17)106.1106.6212.8-0.547%
vs Weaker (6)108.5109.7218.2-1.233%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#28
W
124-87
124
87
+37
123avg 111
A11/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
130-105
130
105
+25
122avg 111
A14/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
120-109
120
109
+11
113avg 111
A15/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
115-128
115
128
-13
106avg 111
H18/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
127-128 OT
127
128
-1
114avg 111
H20/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
124-117
124
117
+7
127avg 111
H22/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
132-94
132
94
+38
132avg 111
H24/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
104-111
104
111
-7
95avg 111
A25/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
114-104
114
104
+10
110avg 111
A27/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
136-143
136
143
-7
127avg 111
A30/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-19
25-19
28-29
39-20
24-19
37-25
45-35
24-26
33-29
31-23
30-30
26-27
31-35
28-34
30-31
26-28
25-24
29-31
36-28
26-33
40-26
37-34
31-27
16-30
26-17
24-23
36-23
46-31
29-26
22-17
27-27
26-41
33-28
29-17
25-35
27-24
38-29
35-36
25-39
38-39
235.2Avg total
122.6Scored
112.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (65)119.0113.7232.7+5.458%
Season at home (32)119.0112.6231.6+6.562%
Season away (33)119.0114.7233.7+4.355%
Last 10 (10)122.6112.6235.2+10.060%
Last 5 (5)122.0113.8235.8+8.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (13)112.8110.5223.3+2.254%
vs Weaker ◀ (17)124.1117.5241.5+6.671%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -5.6-5.6Q1: +5.9+5.9Q2Q2: +1.8+1.8Q2: +3.8+3.8Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +0.9+0.9Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -0.5-0.5
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -5.6-5.6Q1: +5.9+5.9Q2Q2: +1.8+1.8Q2: +3.8+3.8Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +0.9+0.9Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -0.5-0.5
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
47-48
47
48
-1
A13/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
53-54
53
54
-1
H15/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
D
57-57
57
57
+0
H17/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
47-49
47
49
-2
H18/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
42-48
42
48
-6
A19/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
44-61
44
61
-17
A21/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
58-44
58
44
+14
H23/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
41-61
41
61
-20
A25/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
52-53
52
53
-1
A27/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A28/04
NBA
101.6Avg total
48.9Scored
52.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.453.8107.2-0.440%-
Last 30 at home (13)54.652.2106.8+2.446%-
Last 30 away (17)52.554.9107.4-2.535%-
Last 10 (10)48.952.7101.6-3.810%-
Last 5 (5)48.654.2102.8-5.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)53.357.1110.4-3.929%-
vs Similar (17)53.251.0104.2+2.247%-
vs Weaker (6)54.257.7111.8-3.533%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. 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
Orlando Magic
#28
W
57-38
57
38
+19
A11/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
61-44
61
44
+17
A14/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
64-52
64
52
+12
A15/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
59-69
59
69
-10
H18/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
54-55
54
55
-1
H20/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
77-60
77
60
+17
H22/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
50-40
50
40
+10
H24/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
51-43
51
43
+8
A25/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
62-45
62
45
+17
A27/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
73-65
73
65
+8
A30/04
NBA
111.9Avg total
60.8Scored
51.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.554.5114.0+5.167%-
Last 30 at home (14)61.057.6118.6+3.457%-
Last 30 away (16)58.251.7109.9+6.675%-
Last 10 (10)60.851.1111.9+9.780%-
Last 5 (5)62.650.6113.2+12.0100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (13)55.452.0107.4+3.462%-
vs Weaker ◀ (17)62.756.4119.1+6.471%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. 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: 103.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀10%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.2 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.9 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws10.6 pts a game · 10% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.728.1
56.5%
52.8%56.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.012.3
35.1%
36.6%36.9
🏀 Free throws13.410.6
79.1%
77.7%10.6
They take 84.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 122.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.6 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.6 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.730.3
56.4%
52.8%60.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.615.2
39.4%
36.6%45.6
🏀 Free throws21.016.4
78.1%
77.7%16.4
They take 92.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 01 May 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
LWLWLWWLLL
Milwaukee Bucks
LWLWWLLWWW
#19
League position
#5
-3.1
Net rating
+9.5
107.9
Offensive rating
117.0
111.0
Defensive rating
107.5
55.0%
Effective FG%
57.5%
53.7%
Opp. effective FG%
53.1%
15.1%
Turnover %
12.7%
19.6%
Off. rebound %
22.7%
0.16
Free-throw rate
0.23
35.1%
3-point %
39.4%
71.0%
Assist %
58.2%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence107.9 · 117.0Defence111.0 · 107.5Shooting55.0% · 57.5%3-point %35.1% · 39.4%Ball care15.1% · 12.7%Off. rebounds19.6% · 22.7%Free throws0.16 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)40% · 60%
■ 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
0
Chicago Bulls wins
10
Milwaukee Bucks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/04/21ANew York Knicks94-113
27/04/21AMiami Heat110-102
25/04/21AMiami Heat101-106
23/04/21HCharlotte Hornets108-91
21/04/21ACleveland Cavaliers105-121
19/04/21ABoston Celtics102-96
18/04/21HCleveland Cavaliers106-96
17/04/21HMemphis Grizzlies115-126
15/04/21HOrlando Magic106-115
13/04/21AMemphis Grizzlies90-101
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/04/21AHouston Rockets136-143
27/04/21ACharlotte Hornets114-104
25/04/21AAtlanta Hawks104-111
24/04/21HPhiladelphia 76ers132-94
22/04/21HPhiladelphia 76ers124-117
20/04/21HPhoenix Suns127-128 OT
18/04/21HMemphis Grizzlies115-128
15/04/21AAtlanta Hawks120-109
14/04/21AMinnesota Timberwolves130-105
11/04/21AOrlando Magic124-87

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL44%
HomeWLLWW41%
AwayWLLWL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games663234
Win %44%41%47%
Points / game111.2109.2113.0
Allowed / game112.2111.7112.6
Point differential-1.0-2.5+0.4
Avg total223.4221.0225.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%22%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won32% (19)33% (6)31% (13)
Overtime %6%3%9%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL58%
HomeLLLWW62%
AwayWWLWL55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games653233
Win %58%62%55%
Points / game119.0119.0119.0
Allowed / game113.7112.6114.7
Point differential+5.4+6.5+4.3
Avg total232.7231.6233.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+40%44%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (14)80% (5)33% (9)
Overtime %3%3%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 Utah Jazz65481774%116.9106.9+10.0
2 Brooklyn Nets66452168%118.7113.9+4.7
3 Philadelphia 76ers65442168%113.6108.2+5.4
4 Denver Nuggets66442267%115.8109.7+6.0
5 Phoenix Suns66442267%113.7108.7+5.0
6 Los Angeles Clippers67432464%113.7108.5+5.2
7 Los Angeles Lakers66402661%109.7106.1+3.6
8 Milwaukee Bucks65382758%119.0113.7+5.4
9 Dallas Mavericks65372857%112.3109.9+2.4
10 New York Knicks67382957%106.6103.8+2.8
11 Portland Trail Blazers67363154%114.6114.9-0.3
12 Memphis Grizzlies66353153%113.6112.1+1.5
13 Atlanta Hawks68363253%112.6111.9+0.7
14 Miami Heat65343152%106.4107.3-0.8
15 Boston Celtics66343252%112.0110.8+1.2
16 Golden State Warriors66333350%112.8113.4-0.5
17 San Antonio Spurs65313448%110.9112.1-1.3
18 Charlotte Hornets66313547%110.0111.5-1.5
19 New Orleans Pelicans65303546%115.1114.2+0.9
20 Washington Wizards66303645%114.3117.0-2.6
21 Indiana Pacers65293645%113.6114.7-1.2
22 Chicago Bulls66293744%111.2112.2-1.0
23 Toronto Raptors66283842%111.6111.2+0.4
24 Sacramento Kings66273941%114.2119.0-4.8
25 Cleveland Cavaliers67234434%103.6110.9-7.3
26 Oklahoma City Thunder66224433%105.5114.6-9.0
27 Detroit Pistons67214631%106.5110.0-3.5
28 Minnesota Timberwolves67214631%111.0117.5-6.6
29 Orlando Magic67214631%104.5112.6-8.0
30 Houston Rockets67194828%108.6114.6-6.0
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 Bulls1628193598
Milwaukee Bucks28242828108
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