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Milwaukee @ Chicago

Current Records: Milwaukee 38-24; Chicago 26-36

What to Know

After three games on the road, the Chicago Bulls are heading back home. Chicago and the Milwaukee Bucks will face off in a Central Division battle at 9 p.m. ET on Friday at United Center. The Bulls have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with Milwaukee and are hoping to record their first win since Dec. 26 of 2017.

Chicago ended up a good deal behind the New York Knicks when they played on Wednesday, losing 113-94. Center Nikola Vucevic put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted a double-double on 26 points and 18 boards.

Meanwhile, Milwaukee came up short against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, falling 143-136. This was hardly the result Milwaukee or its fans were betting on, as they were favored by 14 points over Houston heading into this contest. The losing side was boosted by point guard Jrue Holiday, who dropped a double-double on 29 points and ten assists in addition to four blocks.

The Bulls suffered a grim 126-96 defeat to the Bucks in the teams' previous meeting in January. Maybe Chicago will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
  • TV: Bally Sports Wisconsin
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bucks are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest NBA odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Bucks as a 5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Milwaukee have won 15 out of their last 21 games against Chicago.

  • Jan 01, 2021 - Milwaukee 126 vs. Chicago 96
  • Jan 20, 2020 - Milwaukee 111 vs. Chicago 98
  • Dec 30, 2019 - Milwaukee 123 vs. Chicago 102
  • Nov 18, 2019 - Milwaukee 115 vs. Chicago 101
  • Nov 14, 2019 - Milwaukee 124 vs. Chicago 115
  • Feb 25, 2019 - Milwaukee 117 vs. Chicago 106
  • Feb 11, 2019 - Milwaukee 112 vs. Chicago 99
  • Nov 28, 2018 - Milwaukee 116 vs. Chicago 113
  • Nov 16, 2018 - Milwaukee 123 vs. Chicago 104
  • Mar 23, 2018 - Milwaukee 118 vs. Chicago 105
  • Jan 28, 2018 - Milwaukee 110 vs. Chicago 96
  • Dec 26, 2017 - Chicago 115 vs. Milwaukee 106
  • Dec 15, 2017 - Chicago 115 vs. Milwaukee 109
  • Mar 26, 2017 - Chicago 109 vs. Milwaukee 94
  • Dec 31, 2016 - Milwaukee 116 vs. Chicago 96
  • Dec 16, 2016 - Milwaukee 95 vs. Chicago 69
  • Dec 15, 2016 - Milwaukee 108 vs. Chicago 97
  • Apr 03, 2016 - Chicago 102 vs. Milwaukee 98
  • Mar 07, 2016 - Chicago 100 vs. Milwaukee 90
  • Jan 12, 2016 - Milwaukee 106 vs. Chicago 101
  • Jan 05, 2016 - Chicago 117 vs. Milwaukee 106

Injury Report for Chicago

  • Nikola Vucevic: Game-Time Decision (Hip)
  • Troy Brown Jr.: Out (Ankle)
  • Zach LaVine: Out (Covid-19)

Injury Report for Milwaukee

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo: Out (Ankle)
  • Donte DiVincenzo: Out (Toe)