Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Prediction 1 March 2026

The Chicago Bulls are currently navigating a tough stretch. The team has dropped their last 11 games in a row, highlighting a crisis in form. Over their past 10 outings, their offense has been particularly lackluster (despite being among the league's best in the fall), averaging just 108.3 points while conceding a whopping 123 points per game. For the season as a whole, they are averaging 115.7 points (15th) and allowing 120.5 points (27th).

These disappointing results have effectively dashed Donovan’s squad's hopes of contending for a play-in spot, as they trail the Top 10 by five wins and are unlikely to rally before the end of the regular season. It’s clear that the departures of White and Vucevic before the trade deadline have had a severely negative impact in the short term. In their last game, the Bulls fell to Portland (112-121), delivering a solid performance but ultimately faltering due to defensive lapses.

The Milwaukee Bucks are in decent form, securing seven wins in their last ten games. Over the season, they average 112.2 points scored and concede 115.2 points per game, making them one of the more balanced teams in the league in terms of offense and defense. Rivers' squad has managed to stay in the hunt for a Top-10 spot, trailing main rivals Atlanta by four wins but having played three fewer games.

However, their recent matchup against New York was disastrous (98-127). Although the opponent was a clear favorite, more resistance was expected from the Bucks. The game was effectively decided by halftime, as the Knicks surged ahead by 20 points. Rivers needs to address their defensive issues, as the offense struggles to consistently generate 115-120 points without Giannis.