Are you in need of Nets vs. Bulls predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Bulls are on the road to face the Nets on Friday, Mar 29 at 7:30 ET. The current total is 216, and the Bulls are favored by 3.5. Below you’ll find our Nets vs. Bulls player props and predictions.
Nets vs. Bulls Odds
- Spread: Bulls -3.5
- Total 216
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Mar 29
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY
- TV: NBCS
Bulls Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road games, Chicago has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 117 points per game.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Bulls have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-4.
Nets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across the Nets last five home games, the team averaged 106 points per game while allowing 109. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
Are Chicago Ready for a Road Win?
Today, the Bulls are favored by 3.5 points against the Nets. This season, the Bulls have been favored in 30 of their 73 games and have a scoring margin of +3.5 in those games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 14-15, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games.
Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 39-33-1, and their last two games have gone under the posted totals. On average, their games have finished with 225.8 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 216.
Chicago’s last game was a 125-99 win over the Pacers. They covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs and finished with a scoring margin of +26. The game’s O/U line was 234.5.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 35-38. Against the East, they are 19-24 compared to 16-14 in non-conference games. On the road, the Bulls are 16-19.
On the season, the Bulls are averaging 112.2 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 20th at 97 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Chicago is 26th in the league in makes at 11.6 per game. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc.
On the road, the Bulls are averaging 112.7 points per game compared to 111.8 at home. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 19th in the NBA at 46%.
On defense, the Bulls come into the game ranked 15th in the league in points allowed at 113.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 110 points per contest (23rd). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bulls defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.1% while allowing 36.5% from downtown.
Can the Brooklyn Offense Score Enough at Home?
The Nets have won two straight games and are 28-45 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 11th place and 4th in the Atlantic Division.
In their last game, the Nets defeated the Wizards by a score of 122-119. The O/U line for the game was 221.5, and they were favored by 3.5 points.
This season, the Nets have an ATS record of 31-39, going 18-14 ATS at home and 13-25 ATS on the road. Today, they are 3.5-point underdogs and have gone 12-37 straight-up as the underdog.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 36-37, and 62 of their games have had higher O/U lines than today’s line of 216. On average, their games have finished with 224.6 points.
So far this season, the Nets have been a slightly below-average offensive team, averaging 111 points per game (24th in the NBA). However, they have been better at home, where they are averaging 113.2 points per game.
One area where the Nets have excelled is offensive rebounding. They are 6th in the league in offensive rebounds per game and have been able to generate extra scoring opportunities as a result.
In terms of pace, the Nets are 25th in the NBA at 96.9 possessions per game. They have also been a below-average shooting team overall, ranking 28th in field goal percentage at 45%.
At present, the Nets’ defense is ranked 14th, allowing 113.5 points per game. Inside the arc, the Nets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.8% and 37.1% from three-point territory.
Nets vs. Bulls Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, DeMar DeRozan has a points prop of 24.5 with both the over and under paying out at -117. According to our projections, DeMar DeRozan is expected to record 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 24.5.
- The Prop: DeMar DeRozan Under 24.5 Points (-117)
Nets vs. Bulls Predictions
The Bulls is our selection to secure the victory, with a projected score of 110-103. We also like them to cover the spread, so we suggest betting on the Bulls at -3.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 216, and our model predicts the Bulls and Nets to score a combined 213 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Bulls -3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook