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The Chicago Bulls (26-33) host the Brooklyn Nets (34-24) at United Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, February 24, 2023. The Nets are slight, 2-point underdogs in the game. The point total in this game is set at 222.5.
How to bet Bulls vs. Nets
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2 points, with oddsmakers listing the Bulls as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Bulls have -127 odds to pick up the win, while the Nets are listed at +107 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 222.5 points.
Bulls vs. Nets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, February 24, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
Bulls vs. Nets Betting Trends
The Bulls are 30-29-0 against the spread this season. Chicago has been the favorite in 25 games this season and has come away with the win 12 times (48%) in those contests. Bulls games this year have gone over the total in 24 out of 58 opportunities (41.4%).
The Nets are 31-27-0 against the spread this year. Brooklyn has gone 9-13 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 40.9% of those games). The Nets have gone over the point total 46.6% of the time this season (27 of 58 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Bulls
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 53 | 25.4 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Zach LaVine | 55 | 24 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 59 | 17.9 | 11.5 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
| Patrick Williams | 59 | 10.1 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 57 | 9.5 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
Nets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 57 | 17.7 | 3.2 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| Mikal Bridges | 59 | 17.6 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Cameron Johnson | 20 | 14 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| Nicolas Claxton | 54 | 12.8 | 9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0 |
| Cameron Thomas | 39 | 11.4 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Bulls: Goran Dragic: Questionable (Knee), Javonte Green: Out (Knee)
Nets: Ben Simmons: Questionable (Knee)
What you need to know about the Chicago Bulls
Offensively, Chicago is scoring 113.1 points per game (21st-ranked in league). It is giving up 113.4 points per contest on defense (15th-ranked). Offensively the Bulls have fared better when playing at home this year, putting up 114.3 points per game, compared to 111.9 per game in road games. The Bulls have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 106.1 points per game in their last 10 contests, seven points fewer than the 113.1 they’ve scored this season.
Chicago has struggled to sink three-pointers, ranking worst in the league with 10.3 threes made per game. It ranks 15th with a 35.9% shooting percentage from beyond the arc this year. The Bulls have taken 66.9% two-pointers and 33.1% three-pointers this year. Of the team’s baskets, 75.6% are two-pointers and 24.4% are threes.
What you need to know about the Brooklyn Nets
In 2022-23, Brooklyn is 17th in the league offensively (114 points scored per game) and ninth defensively (112.3 points conceded). At home the Nets are scoring 115.2 points per game, 2.4 more than they are averaging away (112.8). The Nets have played worse offensively in their past 10 games, tallying 112.8 points per contest, 1.2 fewer points their than season average of 114.
Brooklyn is 11th in the league in 3-pointers made (12.6 per game) and second-best in 3-point percentage (39.2%). The Nets attempt 38.1% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 29.7% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they take 61.9% of their shots, with 70.3% of their makes coming from there.
Bulls vs. Nets Predictions and Pick
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