Bulls vs. Bucks Prediction and Odds for Game 5 (Milwaukee Set to Complete Gentleman's Sweep)

After dropping Game 2 to allow the Chicago Bulls to tie the series at 1 game a piece, the Milwaukee Bucks got back on track. The Bucks throttled the Bulls in both games in Chicago; taking a commanding 3-1 series lead as they appear poised to move onto the second round of the NBA Playoffs.

Milwaukee looks to close out Chicago in the first round Wednesday in front of their home crowd. The Bucks won Game 3 and 4 by a combined 54 points.

Can we expect another blowout as the team has seemingly not missed a beat without Khris Middleton, who got hurt in Game 2?

Let's check out the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook:

Bulls vs. Bucks Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Bulls: +11 (-110)
• Bucks: -11 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Bulls: +420
• Bucks: -590

Total: 219.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Bulls vs. Bucks Prediction and Pick

While we can expect the Bucks to move on given the talent gap, can they cover? Historically, teams in this spot -- up 3-1 at home -- they have not covered.

However, I do think the Bucks fit an exception to the rule given how they have won this season. Like I said, the team won by 54 in Chicago and have stymied the Bulls offense. Chicago has scored 94.2 points per 100 possessions in the postseason, the worst mark of any postseason team by nearly 10 points. If it wasn't for a 41-point outing from DeMar DeRozan, this series would likely be over already.

Further, the Bulls could be short handed in this one with Alex Caruso in concussion protocol. While Chicago, has been -6.3 in his 113 minutes on the floor, it's been catastrophic with him off the floor. The Bulls go to -18.9 when Caruso is off the floor this series. Not to mention the team will be without Zach Lavine, who is now in COVID-19 protocols:

Lavine has been hobbled by a knee injury, but his absence now leads a gaping hole in the Bulls rotation. Caruso has been a key cog on both sides of the floor and his absence would leave the team's backcourt even more strapped for quality contributors.

11 points is a lot to lay, but I think the Bucks put the finishing touches on this series in blowout fashion. The Game 2 win was a sign of resiliency from Billy Donavan's squad, but this team is outmatched and this game will get away from them as they begin to think of the offseason.

LEAN: Bucks -10

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