The Bulls (-182) are favored by 4.5 points over the Nets (+150) in a 7:30 ET Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 214.5.
Chicago is 9th in the Eastern Conference at 35-38, while Brooklyn is 11th at 28-45. The Nets have won two straight games.
Chicago Bulls Preview
Chicago is 36-36 against the spread this season and has gone 18-16 ATS on the road compared to 18-20 ATS at home. As the favorite, the Bulls are 14-15 ATS on the road and 19-11 straight-up.
On average, Chicago’s games have finished with 225.8 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 214.5. The team’s last two games have gone under the O/U line.
The Bulls’ O/U record for the season is 39-33-1, with 66 of their games having higher over/under lines than 214.5. Their last two games have finished below the posted O/U lines.
Chicago is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division. In their last game, the Bulls defeated the Pacers by a score of 125-99. They were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game.
Overall, Chicago has a record of 35-38 this season. In the Eastern Conference, they are 19-24 compared to 16-14 against non-conference opponents. On the road, the Bulls are 16-19 straight-up and 18-16 ATS.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulls are 22nd in the league at 112.2 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 112.7 points compared to 111.8 at home. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.1% of their games.
Chicago’s offense has been efficient inside the arc, as they are 9th in two-point field goals made per game. Overall, they are shooting 46% from the field, which is 19th in the league. From beyond the arc, they are 26th in three-pointers made per game and are shooting 35% on the season.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Bulls are 19th in attempts and have made an average of 16.9 free throws per game. In terms of pace, Chicago is 20th in the NBA.
Coming into today’s game, the Bulls’ defense is giving up an average of 113.6 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bulls are forcing 11.5 per game, which is 3rd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 17th in blocked shots at 4.8 per game.
Brooklyn Nets Preview
In their last game, the Nets defeated the Wizards by a score of 122-119. The O/U line for the game was 221.5, resulting in an over. Brooklyn was favored by 3.5 points going into the game.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is now 36-37, and their games have averaged 224.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 214.5.
Against the spread, the Nets are 31-39 overall and 18-14 at home. Their straight-up home record is 16-19. Currently, they are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 28-45.
This season, the Nets have been the underdog in 49 of their 73 games. As the underdog, they have gone 12-37 and are 18-28 ATS. Their ATS record at home is 18-14.
In non-conference games, the Nets are 8-20 and 20-25 against the East. On the road, they are 13-25 ATS compared to 12-26 straight up.
At home, the Nets are averaging 113.2 points per game (19th). On the season, they are 24th in scoring at 111 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 28th in the NBA at 45%. They are also 25th in two-point shooting percentage at 52%.
So far this season, the Nets have made an average of 13.4 three-pointers per game (8th). In terms of pace, Brooklyn is 25th in the NBA at 96.9 possessions per game.
When compared to the NBA scoring average, the Nets have been below the league average in 60.3% of their games. In terms of free throws, Brooklyn is 26th in the NBA at 15.7 made free throws per game.
On defense, Nets is currently around the league average in points allowed, giving up 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.
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 219 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2. As the host vs. the Bulls, the Nets have gone 1-2 vs the spread.
How to Bet Nets vs. Bulls in New York
The Bulls is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 111-105. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Bulls at -4.5. As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 214.5, and our model projects the Bulls and Nets to reach a combined total of 216 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Bulls -4.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 214.5