The Nets appear ready to assume their spot atop the Eastern Conference standings, having reeled off five consecutive victories to erase a 2-3 start. And they’re nearly a road toss-up against the reeling Bulls, who opened with wins in six of their first seven games but have since lost two in a row.
Nets vs. Bulls NBA Betting Odds
You’re basically picking the winner here – and that has the Nets earning a slight betting edge, with 56 percent of Sports Interaction participants siding with the underdogs. The Nets have been dominant in recent meetings against the Bulls, having gone 11-2 SU and 9-4 ATS in the previous 13 encounters. That includes a sizzling 5-1 ATS mark in the past six head-to-head showdowns at United Center.
The total for Monday’s meeting is set at 216.5, with 71 percent of SIA bettors leaning toward the Over. That runs counter to the season-long trends for both teams, with the Nets having gone just 2-8 O/U and the Bulls with four Over and five Unders in their first nine games. Brooklyn has been an Under bettor’s salvation away from Barclays Center, having gone 6-1 to the Under in their previous seven road games.
Brooklyn Nets
It’s never too early to start talking NBA Most Valuable Player – and the conversation starts with Nets star Kevin Durant, who has moved into the No. 2 spot in the MVP odds (+472) behind only Stephen Curry (+446). Durant has ratcheted up the offence in recent games, averaging 30.7 points in the past three contests to take over the league scoring lead at 28.7 ppg. But he was held to just 16.5 ppg on 43.3-percent shooting in two meetings with Chicago last season.
Chicago Bulls
Back-to-back losses to the Philadelphia 76ers have taken some of the sheen off a terrific start by the Bulls – but there’s no panic in Chi-Town, especially with DeMar DeRozan playing the best basketball of his career. The offseason free-agent signing ranks fourth in the NBA in scoring at 26.8 ppg on better than 50 percent shooting – good for a 26.06 Player Efficiency Rating that ranks seventh overall. He averaged 21.5 points in two meetings with the Nets in 2020-21.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nets vs. Bulls?
Line History
No odds are available yet.
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nets Team Leaders
| Points |
29.87 |
| Assists |
6.38 |
| Rebounds |
10.29 |
| FG% |
67.4 |
| Steals |
1.41 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
27.87 |
| Assists |
5.09 |
| Rebounds |
11.01 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
0.97 |
| Points |
26.25 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
6.25 |
| FG% |
79.2 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
2.25 |
| Points |
20.8 |
| Assists |
6 |
| Rebounds |
12.4 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bulls Team Leaders
| Points |
29.87 |
| Assists |
6.38 |
| Rebounds |
10.29 |
| FG% |
67.4 |
| Steals |
1.41 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
27.87 |
| Assists |
5.09 |
| Rebounds |
11.01 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
0.97 |
| Points |
26.25 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
6.25 |
| FG% |
79.2 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
2.25 |
| Points |
20.8 |
| Assists |
6 |
| Rebounds |
12.4 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
Injuries
Blake Griffin (PF)
Seth Curry (SG)
Seth Curry (SG)
James Johnson (PF)
Goran Dragic (PG)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Seth Curry (SG)
Seth Curry (SG)
Goran Dragic (PG)
Goran Dragic (PG)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Nikola Vucevic (C)
Coby White (SG)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Javonte Green (SG)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Matt Thomas (SG)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Blake Griffin (PF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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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. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Curry is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Friday. |
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| James Johnson (PF) | Ques Fri | Illness - 04 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 2-6 | + - |
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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. |
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| Goran Dragic (PG) | Prob Tues | Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 2-7 | + - |
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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. |
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| Bruce Brown (PG) | Prob Tues | Illness - 01 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 2-7 | + - |
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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. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 2-7 | + - |
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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. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22 | 4-8 | 3-9 | + - |
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Curry is hindered by a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Hornets on Sunday. |
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| Goran Dragic (PG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 27 / 03 / 22 | 4-8 | 3-9 | + - |
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Dragic is dealing with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Hornets on Sunday. |
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| Goran Dragic (PG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 23 / 03 / 22 | 5-9 | 4-10 | + - |
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Dragic sat out the last contest with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Heat on Saturday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso (SG) | Out Mon | Concussion - 24 / 04 / 22 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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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. |
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| Nikola Vucevic (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 22 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Vucevic will not be available for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Coby White (SG) | Ques Sun | Toe - 09 / 04 / 22 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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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. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Prob Sun | Back - 09 / 04 / 22 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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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. |
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| Javonte Green (SG) | Prob Wed | Quadricep - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 3-5 | + - |
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Green is tending to a right quad contusion, but it is likely that he will be available for Wednesday's tilt against the Celtics. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Out Fri | Back - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 3-5 | + - |
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Caruso sat out the last game managing a left lower-back contusion, and he will not be in Friday's lineup against the Hornets. |
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| Derrick Jones Jr. (SF) | Prob Wed | Knee - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 3-5 | + - |
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Jones Jr. has a sore left knee, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Celtics on Wednesday. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Prob Tues | Back - 03 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-5 | + - |
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Caruso exited the previous contest due to back spasms, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Tuesday's matchup with the Bucks. |
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| Matt Thomas (SG) | Out Wed | Leg - 02 / 04 / 22 | 4-6 | 5-5 | + - |
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Thomas is dealing with a right leg injury, and he will not face the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Prob Tues | Back - 29 / 03 / 22 | 5-7 | 5-7 | + - |
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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. |
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Line History
No odds are available yet.
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nets Team Leaders
Points 29.87
Assists 6.38
Rebounds 10.29
FG% 67.4
Steals 1.41
Blocks 1.09
Points 27.87
Assists 5.09
Rebounds 11.01
FG% 100
Steals 1.83
Blocks 0.97
Points 26.25
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 6.25
FG% 79.2
Steals 1.75
Blocks 2.25
Points 20.8
Assists 6
Rebounds 12.4
FG% 100
Steals 1.8
Blocks 1.2
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bulls Team Leaders
Points 29.87
Assists 6.38
Rebounds 10.29
FG% 67.4
Steals 1.41
Blocks 1.09
Points 27.87
Assists 5.09
Rebounds 11.01
FG% 100
Steals 1.83
Blocks 0.97
Points 26.25
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 6.25
FG% 79.2
Steals 1.75
Blocks 2.25
Points 20.8
Assists 6
Rebounds 12.4
FG% 100
Steals 1.8
Blocks 1.2
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Injuries
Blake Griffin (PF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22James Johnson (PF)
Ques Fri Illness - 04 / 04 / 22Goran Dragic (PG)
Prob Tues Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22Bruce Brown (PG)
Prob Tues Illness - 01 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Ques Sun Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22Goran Dragic (PG)
Prob Sun Knee - 27 / 03 / 22Goran Dragic (PG)
Prob Sat Knee - 23 / 03 / 22Alex Caruso (SG)
Out Mon Concussion - 24 / 04 / 22Nikola Vucevic (C)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 22Coby White (SG)
Ques Sun Toe - 09 / 04 / 22Alex Caruso (SG)
Prob Sun Back - 09 / 04 / 22Javonte Green (SG)
Prob Wed Quadricep - 06 / 04 / 22Alex Caruso (SG)
Out Fri Back - 06 / 04 / 22Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)
Prob Wed Knee - 06 / 04 / 22Alex Caruso (SG)
Prob Tues Back - 03 / 04 / 22Matt Thomas (SG)
Out Wed Leg - 02 / 04 / 22Alex Caruso (SG)
Prob Tues Back - 29 / 03 / 22Injuries
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.
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.