The Chicago Bulls (6‑1) will take on the Milwaukee Bucks (5‑3) at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Friday night. Chicago is riding high after an impressive start and Milwaukee is looking to establish momentum at home in this important NBA Cup contest. Before tip-off from Milwaukee, you can get my analysis of this game below, including my Bulls vs Bucks prediction.
Our Bulls vs Bucks Pick
- Pick: Bucks -4.5
- Confidence: 3/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Chicago Bulls @ Milwaukee Bucks
- Date & Time: Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- The Bulls have surged to a 6‑1 start, averaging 120.4 points per game while allowing 115.6. Their rebound margin (+5.2 rebounds per game) is strong and their three‑point shooting efficiency stands out (40.3%, third‑best in the league). Chicago is in first place in the Eastern Conference early in the season.
- Chicago guard Josh Giddey is averaging 23.1 points, 10.0 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game. He has made a major all‑around impact and will try to continue doing so in this contest.
- The Bucks score 119.9 points per game (10th in the league) but allow 119.1 points per game (21st). Their rebound numbers are weak (40.9 boards per game, 24th in the league). They will need to find a way to hold their own on the glass against the Bulls.
- Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is putting up 32.3 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. He remains the focal point of Milwaukee’s offense.
- Milwaukee is without Kevin Porter Jr. for this game due to injury, while Taurean Prince is questionable. Chicago has listed Coby White and Zach Collins as out for this game and Ayo Dosunmu is questionable.
Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first time these Central Division teams have played each other this season.
- The Bucks are 5-3 against the spread this season.
- Chicago is a league-best 6-1 against the spread entering Friday night.
- The over has hit in five of Milwaukee’s first eight games.
- Chicago has seen the over hit in four out of seven games.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Over 33.5 Points |
| Josh Giddey | Over 8.5 Assists |
| Nikola Vucevic | Over 10.5 Rebounds |
Bulls vs Bucks Model Projection
Score Projection: Bulls 116 – Bucks 122
Win Probability: Bulls 45%, Bucks 55%
Final Thoughts
The Bulls are off to a great start to this season. But it is worth noting that Chicago has played five of its first seven games at home. They are just 1-1 on the road to begin the year and they could run into some trouble on the road against another very good basketball team here. The Bucks already have a home win over the Knicks under their belt and I think they get another impressive win at home here. I’ll lay the points with the Bucks in this very interesting NBA Cup game.
