NBA Best Bets, Nov. 13: Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls

Check out Vaughn Dalzell’s top pick for the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls showdown.

Bulls at Bucks (-9): O/U 227.5

As we begin a new week with the goal of extending our NBA winning streak, let’s focus on a first-half prop in the Bulls at Bucks matchup.

Last night, Chicago secured a 119-108 victory over Detroit after a slow start. With six double-digit scorers, the team now faces an overnight journey to Milwaukee to take on a Bucks squad that has suffered two consecutive losses.

Following recent losses, the Bucks have displayed mixed first-half performances, scoring between 49 and 62 points. Anticipate a strong effort from them to avoid a slow start and prevent a third straight defeat.

Last season, Milwaukee achieved varying point totals in the first halves of their games against Chicago, particularly when the Bulls were on no rest. These trends suggest an intriguing dynamic to watch in this matchup.

Considering Chicago’s defensive statistics and Milwaukee’s potential for a comeback, we’re leaning towards the Bucks 1H Team Total Over 58.5, with the odds favoring a score of 59.5.

Pick: Bucks 1H Team Total Over 58.5 (1u)

Season Record: 8-4 (66.6%) +4.35 units

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