The Brooklyn Nets (12-27) and Chicago Bulls (19-22) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The game will broadcast live on YES.
The Bulls are 6.5-point favorites over the Nets on the spread (Bulls -6.5), with the over/under set at 220.5 total points. Chicago is a -245 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Brooklyn is +200 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nets vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, January 18.
Nets vs Bulls Prediction
- Nets vs Bulls pick: Under 220.5 (-110)
My Bulls vs Nets best bet is Under 220.5 total points in this game, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nets vs Bulls Odds
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -115 | 220.5 -110o / -110u | +200 |
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -105 | 220.5 -110o / -110u | -245 |
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These two teams just met on Friday in Brooklyn, where the Nets won 112-109, for a total score of 221 points.
The line for this game is 220.5, but injuries to key players could bring down offensive numbers for both teams, so the under is not only a great choice but also the recommended pick from our Bet Labs "Home Dictate Unders" system.
The Nets will certainly miss the contribution of their best player this season, Michael Porter Jr. Due to rest purposes, the forward is out for this game, as are also Ziaire Williams (illness) and Drake Powell (knee).
The Bulls might miss Patrick Williams (ankle), who is listed as questionable, and Josh Giddey will likely remain sidelined due to hamstring issues.
Nets vs Bulls Prediction, Betting Analysis
This system identifies NBA regular-season games where a fast-paced home team faces a slower-paced visitor, creating value on the Under.
When tempo clashes occur, the home team’s rhythm and environment typically dictate the flow, often slowing the overall scoring despite expectations of pace inflation.
Oddsmakers tend to overestimate total points in these situations, pricing based on season averages rather than matchup control.
Modest spreads signal competitive games where both teams play more deliberate half-court possessions and defensive intensity increases late.
The result is a pattern where the home team’s comfort, control and situational awareness lead to fewer possessions and lower final totals than projected, especially when public perception leans toward offensive fireworks.
Pick: Under 220.5 (-110, bet365)
