This Central Division matchup features the Chicago Bulls visiting the Milwaukee Bucks, with both teams struggling amid injuries. The Bulls aim to rebound from a blowout loss, while the Bucks seek to end a five-game skid without key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Venue Location
Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
This arena seats approximately 17,341 fans and is known for its modern design and passionate crowds during Bucks home games.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT / 1:00 AM GMT on February 4).
The game will be broadcast on CHSN (Bulls) and FDSWI (Bucks), with streaming available on NBA League Pass.
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with significant absences, impacting depth and star power.
Chicago Bulls: Zach Collins – Out (Right 1st Toe Sprain); Noa Essengue – Out For Season (Shoulder); Josh Giddey – Out (Hamstring Strain); Tre Jones – Out (Hamstring Strain); Dario Saric – Out (Not With Team); Julian Phillips – Questionable (Right Wrist Sprain); Kevin Huerter – Questionable (Low Back Spasm); Jalen Smith – Questionable (Right Calf Injury Management). The Bulls’ frontcourt and backcourt are thinned, forcing reliance on Nikola Vucevic and Coby White.
Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo – Out (Right Calf Strain); Kevin Porter Jr. – Out (Right Oblique Strain); Taurean Prince – Out (Neck Surgery); Gary Harris – Out (Left Hamstring Strain); Alex Antetokounmpo – Out (G League – Two-Way).
Without Giannis, the Bucks lack their primary scorer and defender.
Key Player Matchups
Injuries force lineup adjustments, with the Bulls’ offense facing the Bucks’ depleted defense. Expect a focus on perimeter play and rebounding battles.
| Matchup | Bulls Player | Bucks Player | Notes |
| Point Guard | Coby White (16.5 PPG, 4.8 APG) | Damian Lillard (25.2 PPG, 7.1 APG) | White’s efficiency vs. Lillard’s volume; Lillard could exploit Bulls’ backcourt injuries. |
| Shooting Guard | Ayo Dosunmu (12.8 PPG) | Khris Middleton (18.4 PPG) | Dosunmu’s recent hot streak (29 PTS last game) vs. Middleton’s mid-range scoring. |
| Small Forward | Matas Buzelis (11.2 PPG) | Andre Jackson Jr. (8.5 PPG) | Young wings; Buzelis’ athleticism vs. Jackson’s defense amid Bucks’ injuries. |
| Power Forward | Patrick Williams (13.1 PPG, 5.2 RPG) | Bobby Portis (14.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG) | Frontcourt clash; Portis steps up without Giannis for rebounding. |
| Center | Nikola Vucevic (18.2 PPG, 10.5 RPG) | Brook Lopez (12.8 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.1 BPG) | Key battle: Vucevic’s double-double threat vs. Lopez’s rim protection and spacing. Bench: Bulls’ Lonzo Ball (if available) vs. Bucks’ AJ Green (shooting). |
Recent Team Forms
Chicago Bulls: 5-5 in their last 10 games, averaging 115.2 PPG while allowing 118.4 PPG.
Coming off a 134-91 blowout loss to Miami (Feb 1), but won 125-118 vs. Miami the day before (Jan 31). Defensive issues persist (bottom-10 in league), but Ayo Dosunmu (29 PTS) and Nikola Vucevic (double-doubles) provide offense.
Milwaukee Bucks: 2-8 in their last 10 games, on a five-game losing streak, averaging 108.6 PPG while allowing 116.2 PPG.
Recent losses include 79-107 at Boston (Feb 1) and three straight home defeats. Without Giannis, offense ranks bottom-5; Damian Lillard (25 PPG recently) carries the load.
Series History
The all-time series is nearly even, with the Bulls leading 137-136 in 273 regular-season games.
Milwaukee has won the last two meetings this season: 112-103 on Dec. 27, 2025, and 126-110 on Nov. 7, 2025.
The Bucks are 7-3 in the last 10 overall, but Chicago has won 4 of the last 6 in Milwaukee. In playoffs, Milwaukee leads 14-9 across 23 games.
Betting Trends
Bulls: 24-25-1 ATS overall; 12-13 ATS on road; 6-4 ATS as favorites. Over in 23 of 50 games (46%).
Bucks: 19-28 ATS overall; 9-12 ATS at home; 4-6 ATS as underdogs. Over in 18 of 47 games (38.3%).
Game Odds
Chicago Bulls – 1.5
Milwaukee Bucks 221.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 2, 2026
