Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls 2/24/2023 Expert Picks, Previews and Betting Tips
On Friday, the Brooklyn Nets will face the Chicago Bulls with hopes of securing their second consecutive win. Currently sitting third in the Atlantic division, Brooklyn trails the Boston Celtics by 7 ½ games with a 34-24 record. Prior to the All-Star break, the Nets were able to snap a two-game losing streak with a 116-105 win over the Miami Heat, where Mikal Bridges was the top scorer for Brooklyn, amassing 45 points. Bridges is leading the team in scoring, averaging 25.0 points per game, while Nic Claxton is the team’s top rebounder with an average of 9.0 rebounds per game. Spencer Dinwiddie, on the other hand, leads the team in assists, averaging 5.3 per game. Overall, Brooklyn’s offense is producing an average of 114.0 points per game, shooting 50.2% from the field and 39.2% from beyond the arc.
As for the Chicago Bulls, they are coming off a loss against the Philadelphia 76ers and currently hold a 23-33 record, ranking them fourth in the Central Division. The Bulls have struggled recently, losing their last three games before the All-Star break. However, their key players such as Zach LaVine, who is averaging 27.2 points per game, and Nikola Vucevic, who is averaging 23.2 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, will be crucial in their efforts to stop Brooklyn’s offensive attack. Despite this, the Bulls will have to overcome their recent performance struggles to pull off an upset against the Nets.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn’s last 5 games on the road against Chicago.
- The total went OVER in 7 of Brooklyn’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
- Brooklyn is 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls 2/24/2023 Expert Picks, Previews and Betting Tips
The Chicago Bulls are looking to snap their six-game losing streak as they face the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center on Friday. With a record of 26-33, the Bulls are currently in third place in the Central Division, far behind the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. In their last game before the All-Star break, Chicago lost 112-100 to the Bucks, despite a solid 22-point performance from Nikola Vucevic.
DeMar DeRozan has been a standout performer for the Bulls this season, leading the team in both scoring and assists with averages of 25.4 points and 5.1 assists per game, respectively. Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic has been a force on the boards, averaging 11.5 rebounds per game, and Zach LaVine has been the team’s second-leading scorer with an average of 24.0 points per game. Despite their struggles, the Bulls have been scoring at a respectable clip this season, averaging 113.1 points per game while shooting 48.6% from the field and 35.9% from beyond the arc.
- The Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the East.
- Chicago is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
- The Chicago Bulls are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games played in February.
Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls. The NBA pick is the Chicago Bulls. As the Brooklyn Nets visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday, the smart money is on the UNDER. Brooklyn has shown a tendency to go low in their last five games against Chicago, and overall, the UNDER has hit in nine of their last ten matchups. Furthermore, Brooklyn ranks ninth in the NBA in points allowed, while Chicago ranks 20th in points scored. Despite a projected victory for the Bulls, our recommended wager is the UNDER. Final score prediction: Chicago 114, Nets 107.
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Chicago Bulls -1.5
NBA Totals: 225.5
