| MATCHUP | Brooklyn Nets | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-27 | 19-22 |
| Spread | +6.5 -115 | -6.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +200 | -245 |
| Total | Over 222.5 (-110) | Under 222.5 (-110) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Sunday, January 18, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
The Brooklyn Nets pay a visit to the Chicago Bulls at the Barclays Center on Sunday 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 really been struggling lately as they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after they snapped a five-game losing streak with a 112-109 win over the Bulls on Friday. Michael Porter Jr led the team with 26 points on nine of 17 shooting, Noah Clowney added 23 points with 11 rebounds while Day’Ron Sharpe chipped in with 14 points on six of eight shooting.
As a team, the Nets shot 43 percent from the field and 19 of 40 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest with a 30-17 second quarter to open up a 20-point lead. They needed every bit of it as the Bulls rallied to cut the Nets’ lead to just one point with 30.7 seconds left on the clock.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in a slump as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall. They will be hoping to get some revenge after coming up painfully short to the Nets in a 112-109 road defeat on Friday. Nikola Vucevic led the team with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists on nine of 14 shooting, Coby White added 17 points with four assists while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in with 18 points off the bench.
As a team, the Bulls shot 48 percent from the field and 11 of 35 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and scored just 17 points in the second quarter to fall behind by 20 points. This was a real shame as they dominated the fourth quarter and were able to cut the deficit to just one point before they ran out of time.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The home team has won eight of the Bulls’ last nine games.
- The Nets have lost seven of their last eight night games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Nets’ last five games.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Bulls have lost six of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Nets have won each of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Sunday night games.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Bulls.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of the Nets’ last 15 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last six games between the Nets and Bulls at United Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Ayo Dosunmu ranks 9th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.0%) this season.
- Nikola Vucevic ranks 12th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (9.1) this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Day’Ron Sharpe ranks 12th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.7) this season.
- Cameron Thomas is one of only 15 players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (34.1%).
- The Bulls rank 3rd in the league for assists per game this season (29.4).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (38.2).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (27.3).
Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Nets are still missing Drake Powell, Ziaire Williams, Michael Porter Jr and Haywood Highsmith, while the Bulls have ruled out Zach Collins and Josh Giddey with Patrick Williams listed as questionable with an ankle injury. The Nets were able to snap out of their funk with a much-needed win over the Bulls on Friday, but there was definitely a luck factor as they almost blew a 20-point lead. The bad news is that the Nets have decided to rest Porter Jr for this one which hurts their offense significantly, so I am looking at the Bulls to bounce back with a win at home in this spot.