NBA Picks: Bucks vs Bulls NBA Odds – April 6, 2010: Trailing the Toronto Raptors by just one game for the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference playoff standings, the (37-39) Chicago Bulls [-6] will try to make it three wins in a row when the (42-34) Milwaukee Bucks [+6] visit the United Center in Chicago, IL, tonight. This game, which could potentially have huge playoff implications considering Toronto will be at Cleveland tonight, gets underway at 8:10 PM ET (7:10 PM CT) and it can be seen live on WGN and/or FSNWI.
Destined for the 2010 postseason, currently sitting in the sixth spot, the Milwaukee Bucks have big concerns for superstar Andrew Bogut, following a nasty elbow injury. With now just one win away from clinching a playoff berth, the Bucks will likely have to go without Bogut, who’s season might be over. The official prognosis has Bogut listed as out for an indefinite period of time.
“That's the NBA. Things happen and guys step up,” said veteran Bucks guard Jerry Stackhouse. “We're all professionals and that's why we pay these guys in this locker room. When somebody goes down you have an opportunity to step up and help the team and hopefully we'll find some guys to do that.”
For the Bulls, they’re presently on the outside looking in, but could be on the inside looking out with a win and a likely Raptors loss. Chicago has put itself within one game from Toronto after defeating the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night, 96-88. The OVER/UNDER for this, NBA Picks: Bucks vs Bulls NBA Odds – April 6, 2010 game is set at a combined total of 189.5 points scored.
“We understand the situation and have to keep fighting and keep fighting,” said young Bulls center, Joakim Noah. “I think everybody here really wants to make the playoffs.”
