The Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls meet for the third time this season, with the series tied 1-1. Brooklyn won the first matchup at home, while Chicago dominated the second meeting in early December. Both teams are struggling to stay relevant in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, but the injury report could be the deciding factor here. Will Chicago cover the short spread at home, or will Brooklyn’s defense keep this game close?
Betting Odds & Key Trends
- Brooklyn ATS Record: 34-30-1 (12-22 on the road)
- Chicago ATS Record: 32-32-1 (15-16 at home)
- Head-to-Head: Tied 1-1 this season
- Brooklyn’s Last 10 Games: 4-6 SU, 5-5 ATS
- Chicago’s Last 10 Games: 5-5 SU, 5-5 ATS
Matchup Breakdown
Brooklyn ranks 29th in points per game (105.2) and 28th in field goal percentage (43.8%), showing their offensive limitations. Cameron Thomas has been their primary scoring threat, dropping 27 points on 10-of-22 shooting in their last game. However, Nic Claxton’s presence in the paint gives them some defensive stability — Brooklyn ranks 11th in opponent three-point attempts allowed.
Chicago relies heavily on Coby White and Josh Giddey to carry the offense, but Giddey’s day-to-day status with an ankle injury could be a major blow. White scored 29 points in his last outing, but the Bulls have struggled with consistency, especially on the defensive end, ranking 29th in points allowed per game (120.3).
Head-to-Head This Season:
- Nov 1: Brooklyn 120, Chicago 112 – Brooklyn covered as -1.5 favorites (Over 228.5)
- Dec 2: Chicago 128, Brooklyn 102 – Chicago covered as -7.5 favorites (Under 232.0)
Key Injuries:
- Brooklyn:
- De’Anthony Melton (Out for Season – ACL)
- Noah Clowney (Day-to-Day – Ankle)
- Chicago:
- Josh Giddey (Day-to-Day – Ankle)
- Lonzo Ball (Day-to-Day – Wrist)
- Ayo Dosunmu (Out for Season – Shoulder)
Style and Pace:
Both teams play at a slower tempo, ranking in the bottom 10 in pace. Brooklyn’s offensive struggles are evident, while Chicago’s shaky defense (29th in opponent points allowed) could make this a sloppy, low-scoring game — especially if Giddey sits.
