Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 27, 2025
Final · NBA · Tip-off 8:00 PM ET at United Center, Chicago, IL
Final Total: 215
under — the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls combined for 215, under the 233.5 total.
Game Recap
The market opened at 233.5, and Milwaukee's visit to Chicago was destined to land well short of that number from the jump. The first quarter combined for 54 points, setting a cautious tone that persisted throughout—the second half proved slightly livelier at 111 combined, but not enough to overcome an opening 104-point first half. When the final buzzer sounded, the combined total sat at 215, an 18.5-point underdog to the over, and DAGGER's pregame lean to the under cashed cleanly.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee's 112-103 win with 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Ryan Rollins added 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Bobby Portis Jr. chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Chicago's Nikola Vučević posted 16 points and 7 rebounds, and Coby White matched that 16-point output with a 2-7-1 line; Josh Giddey distributed 9 assists alongside 13 points and 7 boards. The third quarter proved the game's highest-scoring frame at 61 combined, but even that burst couldn't lift the total above the number. Milwaukee's recent scoring average of 107.0 per game and Chicago's slow pace—allowing 120.7 but scoring just 118.2 over their last ten—aligned with a defensive grind that defined this matchup from the opening tip.
Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 112 | |
| 26 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 103 |
Top Performers
| # | Player | Pos | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | F | 29 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| #13 | Ryan Rollins | G | 20 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
| #9 | Bobby Portis Jr. | F | 17 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| #4 | Nikola Vučević | C | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| #3 | Coby White | G | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| #3 | Josh Giddey | G | 13 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Team Form
| Team | Scored | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| 107.0 | 113.9 | |
| 118.2 | 120.7 | |
| Scored sum | 225.2 | vs 233.5(-8.3) |
| Allowed sum | 234.6 | vs 233.5(+1.1) |
Previous Matchups
| Date | Matchup | Away | Home | Total | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | 110 | 126 | 236 | — | |
| Averages | 110.0 | 126.0 | 236.0 | — | |