Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 4

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 04, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Nets (25-12) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (16-21)
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
  • Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CHI & YES

The Brooklyn Nets visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago.

The Nets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Nets vs Bulls Over/Under is 235.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 20-17 against the spread, while the Bulls are 17-19 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets-5.5 -110O 235.5 -110-210
Chicago Bulls +5.5 -110U 235.5 -110+170

Bulls vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Nets will win Wednesday‘s game with 63.3% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Nets will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 55.4% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Nets and Bulls, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 17 games (+16.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1Q Spread in 38 of their last 61 games (+12.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 3Q Spread in 22 of their last 32 away games (+10.80 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 27 away games (+9.64 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 away games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 46 games (+13.76 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 40 of their last 65 games (+11.41 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 41 of their last 68 games (+11.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 42 of their last 70 games (+11.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 42 games at home (+9.87 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 20-17 (+1.25 Units / 3.07% ROI).

  • 25-12 against the Moneyline (+5.85 Units / 6.76% ROI)
  • 17-20 against the Over for game total points (-5 Units / -12.29% ROI)
  • 20-17 against the Under for game total points (+1.3 Units / 3.19% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 17-19 (-3.9 Units / -9.58% ROI).

  • 16-21 against the Moneyline (-4.95 Units / -9.71% ROI)
  • 18-19 against the Over for game total points (-2.9 Units / -7.13% ROI)
  • 19-18 against the Under for game total points (-0.8 Units / -1.97% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 64 games (-29.65 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 86 games (-28.65 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 78 games (-27.94 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 74 games (-27.28 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 78 games (-23.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 36 of their last 87 games (-20.20 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 62 games (-17.30 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Team Total Over in 39 of their last 88 games (-16.95 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 74 games (-14.94 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 32 games (-13.96 Units / -29% ROI)

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Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Nets are 25-13 (.641) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Nets are 44-9 (.830) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .774

The Nets are 3-16 (.158) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198

The Nets are 6-29 (.171) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .224

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

Injury Report: Bulls vs. NetsWednesday‘s Game, Jan. 4

  • Tony Bradley (Bulls): Bradley is out for Wednesday’s (Jan. 4) game against Brooklyn.
  • Dalen Terry (Bulls): Terry is questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 5) game against Brooklyn.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): Green is out for Wednesday’s (Jan. 4) game against Brooklyn.
  • Andre Drummond (Bulls): Drummond is probable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 4) game against Brooklyn.
  • Derrick Jones Jr. (Bulls): Jones Jr. is questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 4) game against Brooklyn.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Royce O’Neale (Nets): O’Neale is probable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 4) game against Chicago.
  • Markieff Morris (Nets): Morris is probable for Wednesday’s (Jan. 4) game against Chicago.

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 1.32 points per shot (9,653 points/7,303 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

The Nets have made 10.5 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Nets have averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,541 points/1,175 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Nets averaged 116.8 points per game (8,412 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/14 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Nets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,125 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Nets have averaged 7.5 blocks per game (105 blocks/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Nets have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,140 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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