Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction 1/16/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Chicago Bulls pay a visit to the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on Friday night. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview 

The Chicago Bulls have been in a rut as they’ve lost six of their last 10 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum in this one after outlasting the Jazz in a 128-126 win on Wednesday. Nikola Vucevic led the team with 35 points, seven rebounds and five assists on 14 of 22 shooting, Ayo Dosunmu added 15 points with six assists off the bench while Isaac Okoro chipped in with 12 points.

As a team, the Bulls shot 51 percent from the field and 17 of 43 from the 3-point line as they went on an 18-6 run in the fourth quarter to take a 12-point lead. However, they allowed the Jazz back into the contest and needed some heroics from Nikola Vucevic who made the game-winning layup with just 4.0 seconds left on the clock. 

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have been ice-cold lately as they’ve lost eight of their last nine games overall. They will be hoping to arrest a five-game losing streak after getting beaten by the Pelicans in a 116-113 road defeat on Wednesday. Michael Porter Jr led the team with 20 points, Egor Demin added 17 points with five assists while Drake Powell and Cam Thomas each scored 16 points.

As a team, the Nets shot 47 percent from the field and 16 of 43 from the 3-point line as they wrestled with the Pelicans in a close contest with the scores tied in the final minute of the game. However, with just 21.1 seconds left on the clock, it was the Pelicans who scored the next four points to snatch the game away. 

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

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

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bulls have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a win.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against teams that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of the Nets’ last 14 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Bulls’ last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Brooklyn Nets Player Facts

• Day’Ron Sharpe ranks 11th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.7) this season.
• Cameron Thomas is one of only 14 players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Matas Buzelis ranks 15th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nets rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.8).
• The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (38.1).
• The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.6).
• The Bulls rank 3rd in the league for assists per game this season (29.4).

Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

The Bulls are still missing Josh Giddey and Zach Collins with Julian Phillips listed as questionable, while the Nets have ruled out Haywood Highsmith and Ziaire Williams. The Bulls have struggled to build momentum all season as they are constantly dealing with injuries, but they will be feeling much better following their gritty win over the Jazz on Wednesday thanks to a big game from Vucevic.

They will like their chances against this ice-cold Nets squad, who can’t buy a win these days. You really couldn’t back either side with any confidence these days, but I think the Bulls should be slight favorites in this one, so I will gladly take them as the underdogs.

Peter Tran's Pick: Chicago +1