Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Preview
The Chicago Bulls (-180) travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets (+150) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bulls (-4.5) are favored over the Nets (+4.5) and the over/under line is set at 214.5. NBCS will have TV coverage from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with tip-off set for 7:30 ET.
Chicago (35-38) is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference, while Brooklyn (28-45) is 11th. The Nets have won two straight games.
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Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Across the previous three games between the two teams, the Bulls actually hold the edge in points per game at 115 to 104 for the Nets. However, it is Brooklyn that has a better record at 2-1.
- Across their five previous road games, Chicago has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 119 points per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Nets have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 106 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Today, the Bulls are favored by 4.5 points against the Nets. This season, Chicago has been favored in 30 of their 73 games and has a 19-11 record in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 14-15 against the spread, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as the favorite.
In their games this season, the Bulls have an average scoring differential of +3.5 points per game when they are favored. As the favorite, their O/U record is 34-31-1, and their games have averaged 225.8 points per game.
Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 39-33-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 214.5, and their games have averaged a combined 222.5 points per game.
The Bulls’ last game was a 125-99 win over the Pacers. They covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs and finished with a scoring margin of +26. The game’s O/U line was 234.5.
Overall, the Bulls are 35-38 this season, which puts them in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 19-24 and 6-9 in their division. On the road, they are 16-19 compared to 19-19 at home.
Heading into the game, the Bulls are averaging 112.2 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the league. On the road, they are scoring slightly more at 112.7 points per game.
Chicago is 20th in pace at 97 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Bulls are shooting 46% from the field, which is 19th in the NBA.
So far this season, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.1% of their games. In terms of three-point shooting, Chicago is 19th in three-point percentage at 35%.
Coming into the game, the Bulls defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 46.6% of their games. Currently, they are 15th in the NBA at 113.6 points per game allowed. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bulls defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.1% while allowing 36.5% from downtown.
As the Nets get set to take on the Bulls, their ATS record for the season is 31-39. At home, they are 18-14 against the spread and 13-25 on the road. Today, they are 4.5-point underdogs.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 36-37, and their games have averaged 224.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 214.5, and 64 of their games have had higher over/under lines.
The Nets have won their last two games straight up and are 28-45 overall this season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 11th place and 4th in the Atlantic Division.
In their most recent game, the Nets defeated the Wizards by a score of 122-119. The O/U line for that game was 221.5. Brooklyn was favored by 3.5 points in that game, but they did not cover the spread.
So far this season, the Nets are 12-37 as the underdog. In non-conference games, they are 8-20 compared to 20-25 against the East. On average, they have been outscored by 6.4 points per game on the road and are 12-26.
At home, the Nets are scoring 113.2 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Overall, they are 24th in scoring at 111 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 28th in the league at 45%. They are also 25th in pace.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 8th in made threes per game at 13.4. However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. In terms of free throws, Brooklyn is 26th in makes and attempts.
So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 39.7% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 18th in the league. When it comes to two-point shooting, Brooklyn is 25th in percentage and 27th in made two-pointers.
On the defensive side, Nets is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 113.5 points per game. Inside the arc, the Nets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.8% and 37.1% from three-point territory.
Looking at our projections, the Bulls are expected to take down the Nets by a score of 111-104.
Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Bulls on the moneyline
- The Bulls should also cover at -4.5
- Projecting a combined 215 points, we like the over
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Back – Out
- Dennis Smith Jr. – Hip – Probable
- Keita Bates-Diop – Shin – Out
- Cameron Johnson – Toe – Out
- Noah Clowney – Back – Probable
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Foot – Out
- Alex Caruso – Ankle – Probable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Ayo Dosunmu – Illness – Probable
- Julian Phillips – Foot – Out
