Chicago Bulls defeat Milwaukee Bucks 132-125: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · NBA · Chicago Bulls 132, Milwaukee Bucks 125
The Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 132-125 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Fiserv Forum. The Chicago Bulls covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 241, with 257 points combined. AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks final score and game recap
The Milwaukee Bucks led 32-17 after the first quarter and 62-61 at halftime. The Chicago Bulls outscored the Milwaukee Bucks 71-63 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Norman Powell (Chicago Bulls): 25 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Caleb Wilson (Chicago Bulls): 21 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Tyler Herro (Milwaukee Bucks): 34 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks): 19 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks?
The Chicago Bulls covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 7 points.
The spread opened at Chicago Bulls -1.5 and closed at Milwaukee Bucks -1.5. AiQ's pick was the Milwaukee Bucks -1.5: a loss.
Did Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 257 points combined against a closing total of 241, over by 16. 123 of the 257 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 237.5 and closed at 241. AiQ's pick was the under 240.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks predictions do?
AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Milwaukee Bucks to win at -118, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Milwaukee Bucks -1.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 240.5, a loss.
AiQ was wrong on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Milwaukee Bucks won the first half, paying -115.
- First-quarter total 58.5: the under, paying -105, with 49 points scored.
- Chicago Bulls team total 120.5: the over, paying -112, with 132 scored.
- First-half spread: Milwaukee Bucks -0.5 covered, paying -108.
- Milwaukee Bucks team total 121.5: the over, paying -105, with 125 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Milwaukee Bucks won the first quarter, paying -115.
- First-half total 116.5: the over, paying -105, with 123 points scored.
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago Bulls at +104 and the Milwaukee Bucks at -125. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Milwaukee Bucks a 53% favorite. The Chicago Bulls won as the underdog at +104: $104 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Milwaukee Bucks, the price before the game was -118: priced below fair (−1.9% value).
The spread moved toward the Milwaukee Bucks between the open and the close, and the Chicago Bulls covered. The total moved up from 237.5 to 241, and the game went over.
Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Chicago Bulls 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.
This result left the Milwaukee Bucks 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went over. That made it two straight losses for the Milwaukee Bucks.
What's next for Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks?
Next for the Chicago Bulls: the Washington Wizards at home on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Next for the Milwaukee Bucks: at the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, October 24, 2026.