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The Brooklyn Nets (28-45) welcome the Chicago Bulls (35-38) to Barclays Center Friday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Nets lead 2-0 and have covered in both games
Brooklyn is coming off a 122-119 overtime win over the Washington Wizards on the road Wednesday, failing to cover as a 4-point favorite. It has won 2 straight games yet is 2-6 straight up and against the spread (ATS) over its last 8. The Nets are 31-39-3 ATS on the season.
The Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 125-99 Wednesday, covering as a 3.5-point home underdog. They have won 3 of their last 6 games. Chicago is 1-4 ATS over its last 5 game and 36-36-1 ATS on the season. It is led by G DeMar DeRozan‘s 23.3 points per game.
Bulls at Nets odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:07 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Nets +184 (bet $100 to win $184)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls -5.5 (-110) | Nets +5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 215 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bulls at Nets key injuries
Bulls
- G Alex Caruso (ankle) probable
- G Ayo Dosunmu (upper respiratory) probable
- G Zach LaVine (midfoot) out
- F Patrick Williams (midfoot) out
Nets
- G Cameron Johnson (big toe) out
- G Ben Simmons (back) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bulls at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 111, Nets 108
Moneyline
PASS.
The Nets have won 2 straight games over teams far outside of the playoff race (Washington and Toronto). Prior to that, they had lost 6 in a row. While the plus-money odds are enticing, their value is on the spread.
Against the spread
BET NETS +5.5 (-110).
Brooklyn has struggled as of late, but it still has a slew of quality playmakers. The Nets have covered 3 of their last 4 games and are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 at home.
The Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 and 2-3 ATS in their last 5 road games. They are down many key players and have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Chicago is 4-8 ATS in its last 12.
Considering those trends and who should be available, back NETS +5.5 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 215 (-110).
The Bulls have gone Over in 6 of their last 8 games and have scored at least 110 in all but 1 of those. They have even notched at least 125 in 3 of those 8.
The Nets are 9-4 O/U in their last 13 games and have allowed at least 115 in 2 of their last 4. Their main struggles have been offensively, but they scored 122 points on the Wizards and may be turning a corner.
Take OVER 215 (-110).
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