Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 2, 2024

Two teams currently in play-in contention will square off in Monday’s Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls matchup. Both teams are coming off two-game losing streaks, with the Nets having fallen to the Orlando Magic in consecutive games, and the Bulls coming off double-digit defeats to both the Magic and Boston Celtics.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls game, one of four NBA games scheduled for Monday, with a tip-off at 8 p.m. ET at the United Center in Chicago.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Preview and Odds

Moneyline: Nets (+200) vs Bulls (-247)

Spread: Nets +6.5 (-110) vs Bulls -6.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Nets o233.5 (-110) vs Bulls u233.5 (-110)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls preview

The Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls are currently sitting at the ninth and 11th spots in the Eastern Conference standings. Brooklyn (9-12) holds a slim one-game lead over Chicago (8-13), meaning a Bulls win would tie their records.

Both teams have been surprising this season — Brooklyn has performed better than expected, while Chicago has struggled more than anticipated.

This marks the second meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Nets winning the first matchup 120-112. Cam Thomas scored 32 points in that game but will be sidelined tonight, giving the Bulls a chance to capitalize and snap their losing streak.

Despite numerous injuries, the Nets enter the game with the 10th-best offensive rating in the league, which they may be able to exploit against the Bulls, who rank second-to-last in defensive rating.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls predicted starting lineups

For the Bulls, Coby White is listed as questionable due to an ankle issue, and Patrick Williams is out with a foot injury. The Nets are dealing with several injuries, including to Day’Ron Sharpe (hamstring), Cam Thomas (hamstring), Noah Clowney (ankle), Bojan Bogdanovic (foot), Jaylen Martin (knee) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle).

Nets

G - Dennis Schroder | G - Jalen Wilson | F - Ziaire Williams | F - Keon Johnson | C - Nic Claxton

Bulls

G - Josh Giddey | G - Coby White | F - Zach LaVine | F - Ayo Dosunmu | C - Nikola Vucevic

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls betting props

• Zach LaVine to score over 22.5 points is set at -125 on Caesars. Expect him to surpass this mark.
• Dennis Schroder to score over 21.5 points is set at -120 on BetMGM. With several Nets players sidelined, he is likely to exceed this.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls prediction

The Chicago Bulls are expected to get their revenge against the depleted Brooklyn Nets. Given the Bulls' better health, they should secure the win.