The Brooklyn Nets (4-7) will travel to the United Center to square off against the Chicago Bulls (4-8). The Bulls opened as 1-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 231.5 points and it will air on NBATV at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Bulls (11.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks, 124-115, while the Nets (8-point underdogs) fell to the Denver Nuggets, 101-93. The Chicago game finished 10.5 points over the projected point total of 228.5, while the Brooklyn game finished 28.5 points under the projected point total of 222.5.
Brooklyn did a terrific job of making free throws (13-16; 81.3 percent) while Chicago forced Milwaukee into a turnover percentage of 16.8 (above their season average of 12.4). Chicago was led by Coby White, who recorded 26 points and five rebounds. Jarrett Allen had a good game for Brooklyn, contributing 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Nets edged out the Bulls in this series last year, taking three out of four games. In the most recent contest, Chicago won 125-106. The Bulls’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Nets. Chicago had a rate of 22.9, while Brooklyn posted a mark of 12.5. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Of the Nets’ 11 games, six have finished over the projected point total. Brooklyn holds records of 4-7 straight up (SU) and 4-6-1 against the spread (ATS).
It’s tough to find a trend for games featuring the Bulls in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Further, Chicago owns records of 4-8 SU and 6-6 ATS.
Brooklyn may have a difficult time creating turnovers. Chicago ranks ninth in the NBA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.8 percent), while Brooklyn forces the fewest turnovers (11.2 percent).
Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nets, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Nets average 36.2 three pointers per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. The Bulls rank 11th in three pointers allowed per game (32.9).
- Brooklyn ranks second in rebounds per game (48.8) while Chicago ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (50.3).
- The Nets rank fourth in points in the paint per game (53.5) while the Bulls rank 22nd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.8).
- Brooklyn ranks eighth in fast-break points per game (15.1) while Chicago ranks 25th in fast-break points allowed per game (16.2).
- Brooklyn averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. Chicago ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (6.5).
- The Bulls rank first in steals per game (9.9) while the Nets rank 25th in steals allowed per game (9.1).
- The Nets average 14.5 second chance points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. The Bulls rank 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (14.3).
- Chicago ranks second in points off turnovers per game (21.8) while Brooklyn ranks 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.3).
- Chicago is 1-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points.
- The Bulls are 4-4 when they score more than 100 points, while the Nets are 4-6.
- Chicago is 3-2 ATS at home, while Brooklyn is 2-3-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 3 of the Nets’ 6 road games, while 3 of the Bulls’ 5 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Brooklyn and Chicago have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Bulls are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Nets are 3-1-1.
- The Bulls have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Chicago has been defeated by an average of 3.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 114.6 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 119.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
