Two defensive-minded players look to be out for this matchup. Jae Crowder (groin) won’t take the floor for the Bucks and Alex Caruso (toe) is doubtful for the Bulls. The Bulls allowed an average of 111.8 points per game last season, but they gave up 114.6 points over the 15 games that Caruso missed. More good news for the over is that Damian Lillard (calf) is probable for the Bucks. I could see the Bucks scoring at least 120 points in this matchup, so I’m rolling with the over.

The big news for the Bulls is that Alex Caruso (toe) is listed as doubtful. He is their best defender, so his likely absence puts them in a tough spot. Torrey Craig is also very good on the defensive end, so he could be asked to play more minutes. He is shooting 36.4% from behind the arc this season and he shot 39.5% last season, so the potential for added playing time makes this over appealing.