The Chicago Bulls (19-21) and Brooklyn Nets (11-27) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The game will be broadcast live on YES.
The Nets are 2-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Nets -2), with the over/under set at 226 total points. Brooklyn is a -125 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bulls vs. Nets predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 16.
Bulls vs Nets Prediction
- Bulls vs Nets pick: Egor Demin Over 18.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists (-115)
My Nets vs Bulls best bet is on Egor Demin to record over 18.5 points, rebounds and assists. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bulls vs Nets Odds
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2 -110 | 226 -110o / -110u | +105 |
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2 -110 | 226 -110o / -110u | -125 |
Bulls vs Nets NBA Preview
The Bulls have lost 4-of-6 heading into tonight's game in Brooklyn, against the Nets, who have now lost five straight, and 8-of-9.
This is not expected to be championship hoops, but it could be an entertaining one nonetheless.
As of Friday morning, we have a loaded injury report, so let's get right to it.
The Bulls will be without Josh Giddey (hamstring), Zach Collins (toe), Yuki Kawamura (leg) and Noa Essengue (shoulder).
Questionable for the Bulls will be Julian Phillips (wrist), and Kevin Huerter (hip) is probable to play.
For the Nets, Ziaire Williams (conditioning) and Haywood Highsmith, who has yet to play this season (knee), are out.
Bulls vs Nets Prediction, Betting Analysis
Egor Demin over 18.5 PRA is the play for me.
Demin is over this line in 9-of-12. He's averaging 15-3-3 (15-4-3 with rounding) on about 45/46/81 shooting during this stretch.
He has been playing really well as of late, is moving without the ball, is showing some juice while handling, is playing quality complementary hoops, with an ability to guide the offense in spurts.
Plus, the Bulls are a bottom-five defense.
It's like targeting the Dallas Cowboys' secondary in fantasy football this season. Demin has a great matchup, and he's producing.
Pick: Egor Demin Over 18.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists (-115)
