The Chicago Bulls look to bounce back after a brutal loss to the Miami Heat against a questionable Milwaukee Bucks team.

After a brutal loss to the Miami Heat, the Chicago Bulls head close to home to bounce back against the Milwaukee Bucks. Currently, the Bucks find themselves in an odd position as rumors heat up about their franchise cornerstone getting ready to leave town for another team.

Bulls at Bucks Preview

The Chicago Bulls cannot afford to treat this game lightly, especially after their recent loss to the Heat. The team has a reputation for underperforming against opponents, missing key players, or those with losing records. Even with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, the Bulls must play aggressively and aim to secure a decisive lead early. Maintaining their uptempo play style will be crucial, as the Bucks rank near the bottom of the league in pace. While trade deadline rumors may be causing some locker room anxiety, the Bulls need to remain focused on the task at hand.

Injury Report

Chicago Bulls

Kevin Huerter (Low Back Spasm) – Questionable

Julian Philips (Right Wrist Sprain) – Questionable

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Jalen Smith (Right Calf Cramping) – Questionable

Zach Collins (Right First Toe Sprain) – Out

Tre Jones (left hamstring strain) – Out

Noa Essengue (left shoulder surgery) – Out

Josh Giddey (Left Hamstring Sprain) – Out

Dario Saric (Not with Team) – Out

Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Right Calf Strain) – Out

Gary Harris (Left Hamstring Strain) – Out

Kevin Porter Jr. (Right Oblique Muscle Strain) – Out

Taurean Prince (Neck Surgery) – Out

as of February 3rd, 2026, 9:27 am CT

Betting Odds

Moneyline

Chicago Bulls: -154

Milwaukee Bucks: +130

Spread 

Chicago Bulls: -3.0 (-110)

Milwaukee Bucks: +3.0 (-110)

Total

-110 (Over/Under 223.5)

Via FanDuel as of February 3rd, 9:16 am CT

How to Watch

Date: February 3rd, 2026

Time: 7:00 pm CT

TV Channel: CHSN*

Live Stream: Fubo (free trial available), DirecTV TV Stream: Channel 665, Chicago Sports Network

Radio: 104.3 The Score, Audacy App

Several streaming and TV options are available for fans looking to watch the Chicago Bulls at the Milwaukee Bucks live. The game will air on Chicago Sports Network (CHSN).* CHSN is currently available via a direct-to-consumer streaming service and cable services Xfinity (Comcast Ultimate Tier, channel 200 and 201), DIRECTV (channel 665), DIRECTV Stream (channel 665), U-Verse (channel 1741), Astound (channels 685 and 576), and FuboTV.