Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Preview
Looking to win big? The Bulls and Nets face off at 7:30 ET on NBCS. The Nets are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
The over/under for this game is set at 214.5 points, and the Nets are the home favorites against the Bulls in a Eastern conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Brooklyn Nets – Chicago Bulls odds
Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Bulls and Nets did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Nets have the leg up at 2-1. The Nets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 218 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Through their last three road games, Chicago has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 106 points per game.
- Across the Nets last ten home games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Nets have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
As they prepare to face off against the Nets, the Bulls are 5-12 overall and are looking to snap a three game losing streak. Across 17 games, the Bulls have a 4-7 record when facing Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 1-5 record in non-conference games.
For this season, Chicago has an ATS record of 6-11, along with an ongoing three game losing streak against the spread. In their last two games as favorites, the Bulls have not been able to cover the spread, and they are 4-5 against the spread when they are underdogs.
So far, the majority of games for the Bulls have not surpassed the over/under lines, placing their over/under record at 8-9-0. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 228.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 219.4.
The Bulls offense is coming off a game where they scored 108 points against the Raptors. They posted a field goal percentage of 51.2% and connected on 12 threes. Offensively, the Bulls hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 27th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 23rd in terms of percentage and 19th in three-pointers made.
Currently, the Bulls’ defense holds the 10th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.9 points per game.
In their previous matchup vs. the Raptors, the Bulls’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 51% leading to 121 points.
The Nets can return to .500 with a win over the Bulls, given their current overall season record of 7-8. During their 15 games, the Nets have gone 6-7 against teams in the Eastern Conference and 1-1 in non-conference matchups.
Brooklyn has an overall ATS record of 11-3 as they come into today’s game. The Nets maintain an ATS record of 5-2 on the road, while they have a 6-1 record vs. the spread when playing at home.
In terms of their over/under record, the Nets are 8-7-0 so far this season. The average over/under line in their games stands at 225.6, and they have a 4.4 differential against the over/under line for this season.
In their recent game, the Nets’ offense concluded with 112 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 115.1 points per contest. Brooklyn’s offense is currently one of the slower paced teams in the NBA, at 98.5 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 7th in attempts and 4th in three-point shooting percentage.
At present, the Nets’ defense is ranked 20th, allowing 114.9 points per game.
Most recently, the Nets’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 97 points to the Heat.
Despite being 3 point underdogs, we predict the Bulls to come out on top with a final score of 110-109.
Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- We like the Bulls on the moneyline (+127)
- The Bulls are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Projecting a combined 219 points, we like the over
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Lower Back – Out
- Dennis Smith Jr. – Lower Back – Questionable
- Cam Thomas – Ankle – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Foot – Questionable
- Alex Caruso – Toe – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
