The Chicago Bulls (12-42), 8.5-point underdogs, will travel to the Barclays Center to meet the Brooklyn Nets (29-27). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 223.5 points and it can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets ATS Odds
In the Nets’ last game, they topped the Denver Nuggets, 135-130, as 3-point underdogs. The Bulls, on the other hand, were defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans, 125-120, and were unable to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Brooklyn game finished 38 points over the projected point total of 227, while the Chicago game went 18.5 points over the projected point total of 226.5.
The Nets knocked down 24 of their 33 free throws (72.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.617 (above their season average of 0.518). Chicago, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 7.5 (better than their season average of 12.9). Brooklyn’s D’Angelo Russell had a solid performance, finishing with 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds. Lauri Markkanen played a key role for Chicago with 30 points and 10 rebounds.
The Nets have won all three matchups against the Bulls this season. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to put up 239 points, well over the projected point total of 220.5. Brooklyn won 122-117 but was unable to cover as a 7-point favorite. The Nets’ 6.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Bulls, who had a rate of 14.2. In the victory, Russell led all scorers with 30 points.
Of the Bulls’ 54 games, 32 have gone under the projected point total. Chicago holds records of 12-42 straight up (SU) and 23-29-2 against the spread (ATS).
In opposition of Chicago, games including the Nets have gone over the total 50.0 percent of the time. Moreover, Brooklyn is 29-27 SU and 31-25 ATS.
The Bulls’ Markkanen has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 19 points,12.8 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Russell has averaged 24 points,6.2 assists,1.6 steals during that same time frame for the Nets.
Brooklyn figures to have an edge on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Nets rank seventh in offensive rebounding percentage (24.7 percent), while Chicago ranks 22nd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.0 percent).
Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nets, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Bulls rank 21st in fast break points per game (11.5) while the Nets rank 25th (10.5).
- Brooklyn ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (29.0) while Chicago ranks 25th (33.1).
- The Bulls rank 11th in points allowed in the paint per game (47.7) while the Nets rank 27th (51.7).
- Chicago ranks 15th in steals per game (7.7) while Brooklyn ranks 26th (6.6).
- Brooklyn ranks 18th in assists per game (23.7) while Chicago ranks 27th (21.6).
- The Nets rank eighth in second chance points per game (13.9) while the Bulls rank last (10.0).
- The Bulls rank 14th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9) while the Nets rank 25th (17.9).
- Chicago ranks 24th in blocks per game (4.5) while Brooklyn ranks 26th (4.1).
- Brooklyn ranks 10th in rebounds per game (46.3) while Chicago ranks 27th (41.8).
- Brooklyn is 7-1 when they allow below 100 points, while Chicago is 8-5.
- The Nets are 28-19 when they score more than 100 points, while the Bulls are 8-25.
- Chicago is 13-13-2 ATS on the road, while Brooklyn is 15-14 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 15 of the Bulls’ 28 road games, while 16 of the Nets’ 29 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Chicago and Brooklyn are both 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 9.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 110.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 115.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
