Nets vs Bulls Prediction 1/16/26 NBA Picks Today

The Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets meet Friday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Bulls Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Rockets, beat the Jazz, and they play the Nets next. The Bulls have won 10 of their last 17 games.

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 19.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 17.9 points and 4.6 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Pelicans and Mavs, and they play the Bulls next. The Nets have lost 8 of their last 9 games.

The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 108.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Michale Porter Jr. is averaging 25.7 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 18.8 points and 2.6 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Noah Clowney is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The home team has won seven of the Bulls’ last eight games.
• The Bulls have lost eight of their last nine road games against Nets teams that held a losing record.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against the Bulls.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last seven night games.
• The Bulls have won each of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs following a win.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Central Division opponents following a loss.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Nets’ last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Bulls’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Brooklyn Nets Player Facts

• Michael Porter Jr. ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (3.8) this season.
• Nicolas Claxton ranks 10th amongst qualified players for FG% (58.0%) this season.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Ayo Dosunmu ranks 7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.6%) this season.
• Tre Jones ranks 8th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (108.8).
• The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.2).
• The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.5).
• The Bulls rank 29th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (31.1).

Nets vs Bulls Injury Report

The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith and Ziaire Williams.

The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, and Josh Giddey. Julian Phillips is questionable.

Nets vs Bulls Prediction

The Bulls are banged up and have been inconsistent at times this season, but them as an underdog here is confusing. The Nets aren’t good, and they’re 6-10 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite. The Nets have lost 8 of their last 10 games overall, and they’re 5-15 SU at home. The Bulls are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as an underdog. The Bulls should win this game outright if we’re being honest. Give me the free bucket.