The Chicago Bulls (19-31), 5-point underdogs, will travel to the Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets (20-26). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 220.5 points and it will air on YES Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31, 2020.
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Odds
In the Nets’ last game, they covered the 8-point spread against the Detroit Pistons, 125-115. The Bulls, on the other hand, were beat by the Indiana Pacers, 115-106, and failed to cover as 8-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Brooklyn game went 14.5 points over the projected point total of 225.5, while the Chicago game finished 6 points over the projected point total of 215.
Brooklyn dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 8.4 (better than their season average of 13.1) and a free throw rate of 0.282 (above their season average of 0.194). Detroit was 14.4 and 0.253, respectively, for those same stats. Chicago, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.565 (above their season average of 0.507). Spencer Dinwiddie fueled Brooklyn with 28 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Chicago rallied around Zach LaVine, who contributed 20 points and nine assists.
In their first matchup this season, Joe Harris led the Nets to a 117-111 victory. He put up 22 points and eight assists. The two teams combined for 228 points, which was just over the projected point total of 224.5, and Brooklyn covered as a 4-point underdog. Brooklyn’s 0.511 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Chicago, who had a mark of 0.401.
Games involving the Bulls have gone over the projected point total 50.0 percent of the time. Chicago holds records of 19-31 straight up (SU) and 23-27 against the spread (ATS).
Much like Chicago, Nets games have finished over the projected point total 50.0 percent of the time. Moreover, Brooklyn is 20-26 SU and 20-25-1 ATS.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Brooklyn. Brooklyn ranks 27th in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Chicago forces the most turnovers in the league (17.0 percent).
Bulls at Nets Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Bulls, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls rank fourth in fast break points allowed per game (11.9) while the Nets rank 11th (12.7).
- Chicago ranks first in steals per game (10.0) while Brooklyn ranks 25th (6.8).
- The Nets rank second in assists allowed per game (21.9) while the Bulls rank 22nd (24.9).
- Brooklyn ranks fifth in points in the paint per game (50.0) while Chicago ranks 16th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.4).
- Brooklyn ranks 19th in blocks per game (4.7) while Chicago ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (6.1).
- The Nets rank third in rebounds per game (48.0) while the Bulls rank 27th (42.5).
- The Bulls rank ninth in three pointers attempted per game (35.1) while the Nets rank 19th in three pointers allowed per game (34.3).
- Chicago ranks first in points off turnovers per game (21.1) while Brooklyn ranks 23rd (15.8).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Brooklyn is 4-1 and Chicago is 5-3.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Nets are 20-19 and the Bulls are 19-17.
- Chicago is 12-12 ATS on the road, while Brooklyn is 12-12 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 12 of the Bulls’ 24 road games, while 12 of the Nets’ 24 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Chicago and Brooklyn are both 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 2.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 113.4 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.2 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
