Chicago Bulls (27-38) vs Brooklyn Nets (22-43)
Game Info: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 8:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls -2.5 -- Over/Under: 230 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CHSN
The Brooklyn Nets invade the United Center to do battle with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets have been in a major slump as they've lost eight of their last nine games overall. They will be eager to bounce back in this one after coming up just short to the surging Cavaliers in a 109-104 road defeat on Tuesday. Cam Thomas led the team with 27 points on 10 of 22 shooting, Cameron Johnson added 17 points with five assists while Ziaire Williams chipped in with 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the Nets shot 46 percent from the field and 16 of 44 from the 3-point line as they dominated the first half to lead by as many as 18 points. Only to go cold and score just 18 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Cavaliers to run them down with time to spare.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls are starting to heat up now as they've won five of their last eight games. They will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after making light work of the Pacers in a 121-103 home win on Monday. Coby White led the team with 29 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, Josh Giddey tallied 29 points with 10 rebounds and four assists while Kevin Huerter chipped in with 13 points off the bench. As a team, the Bulls shot 50 percent from the field and 12 of 33 from the 3-point line as they did all their damage early, exploding for 40 points in the second quarter to take a 24-point lead. This proved to be more than enough to hold off a late rally from the Pacers. The Bulls will take on the Rockets, Jazz, Suns, Kings, and Lakers after this game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last five road games.
- The Bulls have won each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Bulls.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Nets have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
- The Nets have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of the Nets' last 15 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Bulls' last eight home games against the Nets have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Nets could be slightly shorthanded for this one, with Noah Clowney listed as questionable, while the Bulls have ruled out Lonzo Ball and Josh Giddey for this one. The Bulls open as favorites in this matchup, but they were already banged up, so the injury to Josh Giddey really opens the door for the struggling Nets to steal a game here. This is a tough one to pick, but while the Bulls deserve credit for their recent trio of wins, I think the Nets looked great in their narrow loss to the Cavaliers in their last outing. I expect them to go one better in this matchup.
Peter’s Pick Brooklyn +2.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
