The Bulls have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season as they lead the East following a 133-87 blowout win over Detroit on Tuesday.  The Nets are second in the conference, but they’ve faltered as of late and come into Chicago after dropping a 114-108 decision in Portland on Monday.

The Bulls are 2-point favourites to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 232.5.

Nets vs. Bulls NBA Betting Odds

Chicago has already taken both meetings with Brooklyn this season, winning 118-95 at home and 111-107 on the road.  Both games went Under the total, extending the Under streak in this head-to-head to six consecutive games.  A little over 80 per cent of Sports Interaction bettors are taking the Bulls to win a third straight over the Nets, while just under 70 per cent of action is taking the Over.

The Nets have actually been better on the road than at home this season, going 14-4 outside of Brooklyn.  They’ve been a terrible cover option everywhere, however, as they’re 14-24-1 against the spread overall and have failed to cover in seven straight games.  The total has gone Under in seven of the Nets’ last nine games in Chicago.

The Bulls have been tough to solve for other teams as they’re 10-1 straight up in their last 11 games and 9-0 SU in their last nine at home.  They’ve also been a decent cover option, going 23-15 ATS overall and 13-6 ATS at home.  The total has gone Under in six of Chicago’s last nine games against Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Nets

Despite Kevin Durant‘s game-high 28 points and 10 rebounds, the Nets still lost to a Portland team missing its three best players.  Kyrie Irving added 22 points and eight boards in his second game of the season.  James Harden missed the game with a hyperextended left knee and is listed as probable for Wednesday.  Harden’s availability could make a big difference in this game as he’s averaging 22.4 points per game and leads the team in rebounds (8.1), assists (9.7, second in NBA) and steals (1.3).

Irving, who is only eligible to play road games because of his unvaccinated status, tweaked his ankle in the fourth quarter on Monday but is expected to play in Chicago.  With Irving back in the lineup, it means more rest for Durant, who has carried the team through the first part of the season.  Durant averages a league-high 29.8 ppg and has scored 20 or more points in 19 straight games.

Chicago Bulls

After having a nine-game winning streak snapped by Dallas on Sunday, the Bulls put an absolute beatdown on Detroit on Tuesday, scoring a season-high 133 points.  Eight Chicago players scored in double-digit figures.  Nikola Vucevic led all scorers with 22 points and eight rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan added 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists.  The Bulls were so far ahead, they sat DeRozan for the final 16 minutes.  The Bulls rested most of their regular starters in the fourth quarter in preparation for Brooklyn on Wednesday and Golden State on Friday.

DeRozan is having a career-year, averaging a team-high 26.2 ppg.  Vucevic is adding 16 ppg and leads the team in rebounds (11.4) and blocks (1.1).  Watch out for a response-game from Zach LaVine, who finished with a season-low 10 points against Portland.  LaVine has been right there with DeRozan as one of Chicago’s most productive players this season.  He is averaging 25.7 ppg, 5.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nets vs. Bulls?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Nets Team Leaders

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 29.87
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.38
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.29
FG%	Nic Claxton 67.4
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.09

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 27.87
Assists	Lonzo Ball 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Mac McClung 100
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.83
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 0.97

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.25
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.25
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 6.25
FG%	Nic Claxton 79.2
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.75
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.25

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 20.8
Assists	Zach LaVine 6
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 12.4
FG%	Tony Bradley 100
Steals	Javonte Green 1.8
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 1.2

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bulls Team Leaders

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 29.87
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.38
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.29
FG%	Nic Claxton 67.4
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.09

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 27.87
Assists	Lonzo Ball 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Mac McClung 100
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.83
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 0.97

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.25
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.25
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 6.25
FG%	Nic Claxton 79.2
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.75
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.25

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 20.8
Assists	Zach LaVine 6
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 12.4
FG%	Tony Bradley 100
Steals	Javonte Green 1.8
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 1.2

Injuries

Brooklyn

Blake Griffin (PF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Tues Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22

James Johnson (PF)

Ques Fri Illness - 04 / 04 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Tues Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22

Bruce Brown (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 01 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Ques Sun Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 27 / 03 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Sat Knee - 23 / 03 / 22

Chicago

Alex Caruso (SG)

Out Mon Concussion - 24 / 04 / 22

Nikola Vucevic (C)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 22

Coby White (SG)

Ques Sun Toe - 09 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Sun Back - 09 / 04 / 22

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Wed Quadricep - 06 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Out Fri Back - 06 / 04 / 22

Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)

Prob Wed Knee - 06 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Back - 03 / 04 / 22

Matt Thomas (SG)

Out Wed Leg - 02 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Back - 29 / 03 / 22

Injuries

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Blake Griffin (PF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Griffin is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	2-3	2-3	+ -
Curry is dealing with left ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will be active in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In against the Cavaliers.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Curry is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Friday.
James Johnson (PF)	Ques Fri	Illness - 04 / 04 / 22	3-5	2-6	+ -
Johnson has missed the last two games due to an non-COVID-19 illness, and it is undetermined if he will take the floor against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Tues	Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Dragic has cleared the league's health and safety protocol, and it is anticipated that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Cavaliers.
Bruce Brown (PG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 01 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Brown was held out of the last contest due to a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Rockets.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Curry has sat out the last two games with a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Knicks on Wednesday.
Seth Curry (SG)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22	4-8	3-9	+ -
Curry is hindered by a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 27 / 03 / 22	4-8	3-9	+ -
Dragic is dealing with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Sat	Knee - 23 / 03 / 22	5-9	4-10	+ -
Dragic sat out the last contest with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Heat on Saturday.

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Alex Caruso (SG)	Out Mon	Concussion - 24 / 04 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Caruso is going through the concussion protocol, and he will not be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Nikola Vucevic (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Vucevic will not be available for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves as he will be given a day of rest.
Coby White (SG)	Ques Sun	Toe - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
White is battling a sprained left toe, and and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Sun	Back - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Caruso is dealing with a left lower-back contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Wed	Quadricep - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Green is tending to a right quad contusion, but it is likely that he will be available for Wednesday's tilt against the Celtics.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Out Fri	Back - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Caruso sat out the last game managing a left lower-back contusion, and he will not be in Friday's lineup against the Hornets.
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)	Prob Wed	Knee - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Jones Jr. has a sore left knee, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Back - 03 / 04 / 22	3-6	4-5	+ -
Caruso exited the previous contest due to back spasms, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Tuesday's matchup with the Bucks.
Matt Thomas (SG)	Out Wed	Leg - 02 / 04 / 22	4-6	5-5	+ -
Thomas is dealing with a right leg injury, and he will not face the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Back - 29 / 03 / 22	5-7	5-7	+ -
Caruso is dealing with a left lower-back contusion, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Wizards.