Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets will face off this Monday (2nd) in the 2024/25 NBA regular season, in an Eastern Conference duel. The game, which will take place at the United Center in Chicago, is set to start at 10 PM (Brasília time).
Chicago aims to take advantage of the Nets’ fatigue to try to break into the play-in zone.
Our Predictions: Brooklyn Nets to win
The Chicago Bulls are coming off a loss to the Boston Celtics last Friday. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets last played yesterday, facing the Orlando Magic and losing. Despite Chicago having more time to rest and playing at home, Brooklyn has performed well in back-to-back games this season. Additionally, the New Yorkers have won the last four head-to-head matchups. Therefore, the prediction is a win for the Nets.
It’s true that the Chicago Bulls are the kings of high scores this season, consistently surpassing this line. However, it hasn’t been exceeded in any of their last eight games against the Brooklyn Nets. Moreover, such a score has only appeared in five of the New Yorkers’ games so far this season. Therefore, the betting suggestion is on the under market for points.[bc_random_banner banner_group=”NBA”]
Latest news and statistics of the Chicago Bulls
Currently, the Chicago Bulls, coached by Billy Donovan, are 11th in the Eastern Conference, with a record of eight wins and 13 losses. With a recent negative streak, the Illinois franchise is coming off a 138-129 loss to the Boston Celtics last Friday.
In the loss to the Celtics, the Bulls converted 51.6% of their total shots and 39.2% from the perimeter. Their most productive players were Nikola Vucevic, with a double-double of 32 points and 11 rebounds, plus three assists and one block, Zach LaVine, who contributed 29 points, one rebound, and one assist, and Talen Horton-Tucker, with 16 points.
Latest news and statistics of the Brooklyn Nets
On the other side of the court is the Brooklyn Nets, coached by Jordi Fernandez, who are 9th in the Eastern Conference, with nine wins and 12 losses. Currently, the New York team is on a two-game losing streak, the most recent being a 100-92 loss to the Orlando Magic.
In the loss to the Magic, the Nets made 38% of their overall shots and 25.8% from the three-point line. Their standout players were Cam Johnson, who scored 26 points, grabbed four rebounds, and had one assist, Dennis Schroder, who added 20 points, two rebounds, seven assists, and one block, and Trendon Watford, who contributed 13 points, three rebounds, and one assist.