Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/18/26

It’s part 2 of the home-and-home duel between the Nets and the Bulls. Brooklyn almost laid an egg in the first chapter, a game that was pretty much in the books with a 20-point lead came down to the final possession and ultimately Michael Porter Jr. stepped up to seal the deal. The venue now switches for the rematch, the Nets have dominated the Bulls over the last 8 meetings by going 6-2 SU/ATS. However, it is worth pointing out that their win on Friday was their first in 6 outings overall, so it’s not like this team is winning games on a regular basis.

The same could be said about the Bulls, who are only 2-5 ATS/SU in their last 7 outings. Playing at home should be a confidence boost, though. They have won 4 of their last 5 at the United Center and they also have a winning record there of 12 wins in 21 games played. Offensively this team plays a lot better in front of its home crowd — the efficiency drops from 14th to 21st on that end on the road. Josh Giddey remains out with a hamstring problem. In many ways he is the engine of this team, so the Bulls might find it difficult once again to put up points against the Nets.

Only 216 and 221 points have been scored in the first 2 meetings of the season, so these 2 teams have pretty much figured each other out by now. After playing in Brooklyn only 2 days ago, there are very few secrets between them. That being said, I feel like there is too much talent on both ends for this matchup to end under the total for the third consecutive meeting. Even though they aren’t the most efficient of teams, the Bulls still rank fifth in pace. Being at home, I think they will control the tempo.

Nets vs Bulls prediction: Over 221.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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