The Nets hung on to claim a 116-109 win over Indiana on Monday night, snapping a four-game slide that included the first two dates on their current four-game homestand. The Bulls hit the road looking to snap a two-game swoon, capped by Saturday’s 114-109 loss to the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, and are also winless in two road dates heading into Tuesday’s action.

With the betting action split evenly between these clubs, the Nets have faded to slim 1-point favourites to win on the NBA odds since opening as 1.5-point chalk. The total is also in decline since opening at 232.5, tumbling to 231. However, it is the OVER that has attracted the support of 63 per cent of sports bettors.

Bulls vs. Nets NBA Betting Odds

Tuesday night’s matchup at Barclays Center marks the first of four meetings this season between these Eastern Conference rivals. The Bulls took two of three from Brooklyn last season, but dropped a lopsided 138-112 decision when they last faced the Nets in a January clash on home hardwood. However, the Nets hold the overall advantage in head-to-head action, winning in 13 of 18 clashes since 2016.

Low scoring has been commonplace in recent matchups, fuelling a 6-1-0 run for the UNDER. While Monday’s win was welcome, the Nets face a massive challenge to halt their dismal performance in the back half of games played on consecutive nights after going 1-11 straight up in their past 12, including a 0-7 run on home court.

Chicago Bulls

With injuries emerging as a concern, the Bulls have struggled to produce steady results during the early stages of the season. Among the walking wounded are shooting guard Zach LaVine and shooting guard Ayo Dosunmu. LaVine has been limited to just four appearances due to a knee issue, and after recording 20 points in Saturday’s defeat, he is expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday. Dosunmu is listed as questionable as he looks to rebound from a chest injury. The 22-year-old missed Saturday’s date with the Sixers after seeing just 20 minutes of action, and picking up just 12 points, in last Friday’s 129-124 loss in San Antonio.

On a positive note, veteran DeMar DeRozan has enjoyed a productive start, racking up a team-leading 25.9 points per game, and has averaged 34 points per game over three road contests to date.

Brooklyn Nets

Still smarting from a tough 2021-22 NBA campaign that was marred by injuries, a lengthy losing streak, and a speedy exit from the NBA playoffs, the Nets have stumbled out of the gate. Monday’s win marks just their second victory of the season, raising concerns about whether the “culture” issues that general manager Sean Marks spoke of at the start of the offseason have been addressed. Statistically, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are off to a solid start, averaging 32.6 and 30.1 points per game, respectively. However, the dynamic duo has received little help from the supporting cast, with Nic Claxton and David Duke Jr. the only other players averaging at least 10 points per game.

It has been an enormously disappointing start for Ben Simmons. Acquired last season in the deal that sent James Harden to Philadelphia, Simmons has averaged just 6.2 points in six games, and remains hampered by a knee injury that leaves him listed as day-to-day. Simmons’ struggles have not helped the beleaguered Nets defence, which ranks 28th in the league in points per game, and has surrendered 125 or more points in three of four home dates.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bulls vs. Nets?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bulls Team Leaders

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 24.84
Assists	DeMar DeRozan 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Terry Taylor 90
Steals	Alex Caruso 1.46
Blocks	Patrick Williams 0.85

BK

Points	Kyrie Irving 27.1
Assists	Spencer Dinwiddie 9.08
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 9.24
FG%	Nic Claxton 70.5
Steals	Cameron Johnson 1.4
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.49

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

BK

Points	Mikal Bridges 23.5
Assists	Spencer Dinwiddie 6.5
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 8
FG%	Nic Claxton 72
Steals	Spencer Dinwiddie 1.25
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.75

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Nets Team Leaders

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 24.84
Assists	DeMar DeRozan 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Terry Taylor 90
Steals	Alex Caruso 1.46
Blocks	Patrick Williams 0.85

BK

Points	Kyrie Irving 27.1
Assists	Spencer Dinwiddie 9.08
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 9.24
FG%	Nic Claxton 70.5
Steals	Cameron Johnson 1.4
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.49

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

BK

Points	Mikal Bridges 23.5
Assists	Spencer Dinwiddie 6.5
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 8
FG%	Nic Claxton 72
Steals	Spencer Dinwiddie 1.25
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.75

Injuries

Chicago

Zach LaVine (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Patrick Beverley (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23

Zach LaVine (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Fri Foot - 05 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Foot - 03 / 04 / 23

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Sun Foot - 01 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Ques Fri Foot - 30 / 03 / 23

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 03 / 23

Andre Drummond (C)

Prob Fri Personal - 29 / 03 / 23

Brooklyn

Nic Claxton (C)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23

Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Sat Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23

Royce O'Neale (SF)

Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Edmond Sumner (PG)

Prob Sat Hip - 08 / 04 / 23

Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)

Prob Sat Wrist - 08 / 04 / 23

Cameron Johnson (PF)

Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)

Prob Fri Wrist - 05 / 04 / 23

Day'Ron Sharpe (C)

Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 23

Royce O'Neale (SF)

Prob Wed Knee - 26 / 03 / 23

Injuries

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Zach LaVine (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
Lavine is managing a left knee injury, but it is predicted that he will hit the court Sunday against the Pistons.
Patrick Beverley (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 07 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
Beverley will not dress for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will be handed a day of rest.
Zach LaVine (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 06 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
LaVine will not take the court for Friday's matchup versus the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Fri	Foot - 05 / 04 / 23	2-2	1-2-1	+ -
Caruso was held out of the last game with left midfoot soreness, but it is expected that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Mavericks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Foot - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not predicted to impact his status against the Hawks on Tuesday.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Tues	Knee - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Green is recovering from right knee surgery, but he is forecasted to be available for Tuesday's battle with the Hawks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Sun	Foot - 01 / 04 / 23	4-2	2-3-1	+ -
Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Ques Fri	Foot - 30 / 03 / 23	4-3	3-3-1	+ -
Caruso has left midfoot soreness, and it is unknown if he will face the Hornets on Friday.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 30 / 03 / 23	4-3	3-3-1	+ -
Green missed the previous contest with a right knee injury, but it is predicted that he will dress for Sunday's showdown against the Grizzlies.
Andre Drummond (C)	Prob Fri	Personal - 29 / 03 / 23	4-4	4-3-1	+ -
Drummond was absent from the last game due to a personal matter, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash with the Hornets.

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Nic Claxton (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Claxton is taking a day of rest, and he will not suit up against the 76ers on Sunday.
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Dinwiddie will be absent from Sunday's showdown with the 76ers as he is taking a rest day.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Curry is managing a left ankle injury, but it is likely that he will lace up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Royce O'Neale (SF)	Prob Sat	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
O'Neale injured his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will bounce back in time for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the 76ers.
Edmond Sumner (PG)	Prob Sat	Hip - 08 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Sumner is tending to a right hip contusion, but it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)	Prob Sat	Wrist - 08 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Finney-Smith is dealing with a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will face the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Cameron Johnson (PF)	Prob Sat	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Johnson is nursing right knee soreness, but it is not likely to affect his status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)	Prob Fri	Wrist - 05 / 04 / 23	2-4	3-4	+ -
Finney-Smith sat out the last game due to a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will partake in Friday's clash with the Magic.
Day'Ron Sharpe (C)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 30 / 03 / 23	3-6	4-6	+ -
Sharpe is expected to take on the Hawks on Friday despite a left ankle sprain.
Royce O'Neale (SF)	Prob Wed	Knee - 26 / 03 / 23	4-7	5-7	+ -
O'Neale was absent from the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will face the Rockets on Wednesday.