The Chicago Bulls (19-21) and Brooklyn Nets (11-27) meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Nets lead 1-0, a 113-103 road win on Dec. 3
The Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 128-126 Wednesday, but failed to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite with the Over (240.5) cashing. Chicago was led by C Nikola Vucevic, who scored 35 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. It has traded off winning and losing over its previous 4 games, going 2-2 against the spread (ATS). The Bulls are 19-20-1 ATS on the season.
The Nets, who have come up short in now 5 straight games, lost 116-113 to the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, failing to cover as a 1-point road underdog as the Under (232.5) hit. Brooklyn ended with 6 players in double figures, led by F Michael Porter Jr. with 20. The Nets are just 1-8 straight up and 3-6 ATS over their last 9 games. They are 17-21 ATS this season.
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Bulls at Nets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:33 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Nets -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +1.5 (-110) | Nets -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Bulls at Nets key injuries
Bulls
- C Zach Collins (toe) out
- G Josh Giddey (hamstring) out
- G Kevin Huerter (hip flexor) probable
Nets
- F Ziaire Williams (reconditioning) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bulls at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 117, Nets 112
BET BULLS (+100).
The Nets really haven’t shown any life, even with Porter Jr. on the court. They have scored 105 points or fewer in 4 of their last 5 games, so they’ve struggled to produce offensively. Meanwhile, they’ve allowed at least 115 points in 6 of their last 9 contests.
The Bulls have won 2 of their last 3 games, and they’re 3-1 straight up in their previous 4 contests as a favorite. Chicago has held 5 of its last 7 opponents to 115 points or fewer, which should be seen as a win for its problematic defense.
Take BULLS (+100).
PASS.
The spread is playable as well, but considering the expected outcome, the moneyline is the preferred wager. Both teams are coming off a game that ended in a 1-score margin, so expect a close battle Friday.
BET OVER 225.5 (-110).
The Bulls like to play fast, ranking third in pace in the NBA, and neither team defends at a high rate. Chicago ranks 26th in defensive rating, while the Nets sit 22nd.
The Bulls have gone Over in 2 straight games and are allowing 122.5 points per game in that span. Similarly, the Nets have allowed at least 113 points in 3 of their last 4 performances. Considering those trends, take OVER 225.5 (-110).
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