The Bulls are coming off a 121-103 win over visiting Indiana and have now won three in a row, lifting them 4.5 games up on the 11th-place Toronto Raptors. The Nets wrap up a brief two-game road trip in the Windy City after dropping a 109-104 decision in Cleveland on Tuesday night that marked their eighth defeat in nine contests and fifth straight loss on the road.

The Bulls lead the way as 2.5-point favourites on the Thursday NBA odds. The Nets trail as +115 underdogs on the NBA moneyline and the total sits at 230.5.

Nets vs. Bulls NBA Betting Odds

Thursday night’s date at United Center is the third and final meeting of the season between these Eastern Conference rivals. These clubs split their first two clashes of the campaign, with the home team emerging victorious in each, capped by the Bulls’ 128-102 victory on December 2. With that win, the Bulls halted a four-game slide in head-to-head action that featured a pair of outright defeat as betting chalk. The Bulls are now riding their longest win streak of the season, but have struggled to produce consistent results at home, where they have lost 11 of 15 and tallied just 12 victories this season, the lowest of any team currently in the NBA playoff picture.

Now trailing Chicago by five games with just 18 games remaining on the schedule, the Nets should be desperate to preserve their fading playoff hopes. But while the club has rewarded loyal NBA bettors by going 3-1 against the spread in their past four, they have work to do to halt a five-game road losing streak during which they have scored an average of just 102.4 points and now rank second last in the NBA with just 105.2 points per game.

Brooklyn Nets

Cam Thomas returned to action on Tuesday after missing Monday’s upset victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and the Nets leading scorer didn’t miss a beat, leading the club with 27 points. The return of Thomas is huge news for the club. The 23-year-old has been limited to just seven appearances since late November due to injury and has averaged 22.5 points in four outings so far this month.

D’Angelo Russell is also expected to be available on Thursday after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Cavs due to an ankle injury. Russell has struggled at times, dropping single-digit point totals in three of five games, but in addition to a standout 28-point performance last weekend in Charlotte, Russell has also been a steady playmaker, recording seven assists in each of his past two outings and averaging five helpers per game over the last seven contests.

Chicago Bulls

The Bulls have rediscovered their scoring touch during their three-game win streak, averaging 120 points per game and have held opponents to fewer than 110 points in two straight outings for the first time since December. Despite that recent stinginess, the Bulls defence remains stalled in 29th overall in the NBA with 120.3 points per game allowed. Josh Giddey led the charge in Monday’s win, picking up a season-high 29 points. Giddey has scored at least 21 points in six of nine outings but will miss Thursday’s contest with an ankle sprain.

Coby White is also playing some of his best ball of the season, averaging 29.8 points over his past six outings. Lonzo Ball is reportedly close to returning from a wrist injury that has forced him to miss six games, but remains listed as doubtful for Thursday.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nets vs. Bulls?

• Regular Season

Nets Team Leaders

BK

Points	Cam Thomas 23.96
Assists	D'Angelo Russell 5.55
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 7.36
FG%	Nic Claxton 56.3
Steals	D'Angelo Russell 1.14
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.43

CHI

Points	Coby White 20.39
Assists	Josh Giddey 7.19
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 10.07
FG%	Jahmir Young 80
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.34
Blocks	Matas Buzelis 0.94

• Regular Season

Bulls Team Leaders

BK

Points	Cam Thomas 23.96
Assists	D'Angelo Russell 5.55
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 7.36
FG%	Nic Claxton 56.3
Steals	D'Angelo Russell 1.14
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.43

CHI

Points	Coby White 20.39
Assists	Josh Giddey 7.19
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 10.07
FG%	Jahmir Young 80
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.34
Blocks	Matas Buzelis 0.94

Injuries

Brooklyn

Reece Beekman (PG)

Out Sun Calf - 12 / 04 / 25

Ziaire Williams (SF)

Out Sun Knee - 11 / 04 / 25

D'Angelo Russell (PG)

Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 25

Jalen Wilson (PF)

Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 25

D'Angelo Russell (PG)

Prob Thurs Knee - 02 / 04 / 25

Noah Clowney (PF)

out for season Ankle - 30 / 03 / 25

Cameron Johnson (PF)

Out indefinitely Back - 30 / 03 / 25

D'Angelo Russell (PG)

Ques Mon Ankle - 29 / 03 / 25

Noah Clowney (PF)

Ques Sat Wrist - 27 / 03 / 25

Trendon Watford (SG)

Ques Fri Illness - 27 / 03 / 25

Chicago

Dalen Terry (SF)

Prob Wed Calf - 15 / 04 / 25

Jalen Smith (PF)

Ques Sun Head - 13 / 04 / 25

Dalen Terry (SF)

Prob Sun Calf - 11 / 04 / 25

Josh Giddey (SG)

Prob Wed Forearm - 11 / 04 / 25

Jalen Smith (PF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25

Kevin Huerter (SG)

Ques Wed Neck - 09 / 04 / 25

Nikola Vucevic (C)

Prob Wed Calf - 08 / 04 / 25

Josh Giddey (SG)

Ques Wed Forearm - 08 / 04 / 25

Dalen Terry (SF)

Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 04 / 25

Jevon Carter (PG)

Ques Fri Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25

Injuries

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Reece Beekman (PG)	Out Sun	Calf - 12 / 04 / 25	0-2	1-1	+ -
Beekman is fighting off right calf soreness, and will not take the court against the Knicks on Sunday.
Ziaire Williams (SF)	Out Sun	Knee - 11 / 04 / 25	0-2	1-1	+ -
Williams is managing a knee injury, and he is not projected to dress against the Knicks on Sunday.
D'Angelo Russell (PG)	Out Sun	Ankle - 05 / 04 / 25	1-4	3-2	+ -
Russell is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and he is unlikely to feature in lineup against the Knicks on Sunday.
Jalen Wilson (PF)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 02 / 04 / 25	2-4	4-2	+ -
Wilson missed the last game bothered by right ankle soreness, and it has yet to be established if he will be available against the Pelicans on Tuesday.
D'Angelo Russell (PG)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 02 / 04 / 25	2-4	4-2	+ -
Russell is hampered by a knee injury, but he is projected to be available against the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Noah Clowney (PF)	out for season	Ankle - 30 / 03 / 25	3-4	5-2	+ -
Clowney missed the last two games due to an ankle injury, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season.
Cameron Johnson (PF)	Out indefinitely	Back - 30 / 03 / 25	3-4	5-2	+ -
Johnson is out of line up due to a back contusion, and the team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
D'Angelo Russell (PG)	Ques Mon	Ankle - 29 / 03 / 25	3-5	6-2	+ -
Russell is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will play Monday versus Mavericks.
Noah Clowney (PF)	Ques Sat	Wrist - 27 / 03 / 25	3-6	6-3	+ -
Clowney is hampered with a wrist injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Wizards on Saturday.
Trendon Watford (SG)	Ques Fri	Illness - 27 / 03 / 25	3-6	6-3	+ -
Watford is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will play Friday's game versus Clippers.

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Dalen Terry (SF)	Prob Wed	Calf - 15 / 04 / 25	1-0	0-1	+ -
Terry is managing a lingering right calf contusion, but he is projected to be ready for the Play-In round against the Heat on Wednesday.
Jalen Smith (PF)	Ques Sun	Head - 13 / 04 / 25	2-0	0-2	+ -
Smith is ailing with a headache, and it is unknown if he will face the 76ers on Sunday.
Dalen Terry (SF)	Prob Sun	Calf - 11 / 04 / 25	3-0	1-2	+ -
Terry is nursing a right calf contusion, but he is projected to be active for Sunday's clash versus the 76ers.
Josh Giddey (SG)	Prob Wed	Forearm - 11 / 04 / 25	3-0	1-2	+ -
Giddey is nursing a right flexor carpi ulnaris tendinopathy, but he is expected to be ready for the Play-In round against the Heat on Wednesday.
Jalen Smith (PF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25	3-1	2-2	+ -
Smith is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is projected to return to action on Friday against the Wizards.
Kevin Huerter (SG)	Ques Wed	Neck - 09 / 04 / 25	3-1	2-2	+ -
Huerter has suffered a neck injury, and it is up in the air if he will play against the Heat on Wednesday.
Nikola Vucevic (C)	Prob Wed	Calf - 08 / 04 / 25	4-1	3-2	+ -
Vucevic is nursing a calf injury, but he is set to be available for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Josh Giddey (SG)	Ques Wed	Forearm - 08 / 04 / 25	4-1	3-2	+ -
Giddey is dealing with a forearm injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play against Heat on Wednesday.
Dalen Terry (SF)	Prob Sun	Illness - 05 / 04 / 25	4-2	3-3	+ -
Terry is battling with an Illness, but he is expected to dress against the Hornets on Sunday.
Jevon Carter (PG)	Ques Fri	Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25	5-3	5-3	+ -
Carter is dealing with a right shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Trail Blazers on Friday.