The Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets meet Friday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bulls vs Nets prediction.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls recently lost to the Celtics and Wizards while beating the Pacers. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 112.2 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 47 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 23.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.3 points and 5.2 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets recently lost to the Knicks, while beating the Raptors and Wizards. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 111 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 21.8 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 20.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer, and Cameron Johnson is dishing 2.5 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the Nets’ last eight games.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games following a road win.
- Seven of the Nets’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Team Facts
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- Seven of the Bulls’ last eight games as favorites against the Nets have gone UNDER the total points line.
Bulls vs Nets prediction
This game is more important to the Bulls as they’re fighting for seeding in the play-in tournament. The Nets season is all but over in terms of a playoff chase. However, motivation hasn’t stopped the Bulls from losing 6 of their last 10 games and losing to the Wizards as double-digit favorites. The bottom line is both the Nets and Bulls have underachieved this season, and you’re never sure which team is showing up. The Nets have won the last two games against the Bulls. Give me the Nets and the free points if forced to pick this game. I don’t trust the Bulls by margin.