The Brooklyn Nets (27-53) and Chicago Bulls (27-53) open Eastern Conference play at Barclays Center. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, April 9, 2018, and will air on YES Network.
Brooklyn is an 8.5-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 221.5 points.
Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets ATS Prediction
The Nets have won both contests against the Bulls this season, including a 124-96 blowout in their last matchup. Brooklyn covered as a 5.5-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 220 points, which was just 0.5 points below the projected point total of 220.5 points. Brooklyn launched 55 three pointers, making 24 of them (43.6 percent), while Chicago was 6-29 (20.7 percent). Crabbe was a top performer in the victory, with 20 points.
It could be a tough game for Brooklyn on the offensive glass. The Nets rank 24th in offensive rebounding percentage (21.1 percent), while Chicago ranks second in defensive rebounding percentage (80.6 percent). Furthermore, the Bulls rank fifth in turnover percentage (13.0 percent), while the Nets rank 30th in opponents’ turnover percentage (11.7 percent).
Chicago comes into the contest with records of 27-53 straight up (SU) and 40-36-4 against the spread (ATS). Just over half of the Bulls’ games have finished over the total.
Brooklyn has a respectable record ATS (45-34-1), despite being 27-53 SU. In opposition of Chicago, just over half of Nets games have finished under the total.
Sean Kilpatrick has averaged 15.4 points over the last five games for Chicago.
Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets Odds Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Nets, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Chicago is 19-19-2 ATS with 23 overs and 17 unders.
Brooklyn is 17-20-1 ATS at home with 22 unders and 16 overs.
When holding opponents under 100 points, Brooklyn is 13-1 and Chicago is 8-6.
When scoring above 100 points, the Nets are 23-35 and the Bulls are 24-25.
Brooklyn ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (24.5) while Chicago ranks 28th (32.5).
The Bulls average 44.7 rebounds per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. The Nets rank 29th in rebounds allowed per game (46.6).
Brooklyn ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (21.7) while Chicago ranks 28th (25.8).
The Bulls rank sixth in second chance points allowed per game (11.3) while the Nets rank 26th (13.4).
Brooklyn ranks 15th in blocks per game (4.7) while Chicago ranks 28th (3.5).
The Bulls rank 15th in steals per game (7.6) while the Nets rank 27th (6.2).
Chicago ranks 14th in points allowed in the paint per game (44.5) while Brooklyn ranks 25th (47.3).
The Bulls rank 26th in points off turnovers per game (14.9) while the Nets rank 28th (14.1).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Chicago is 3-1-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Brooklyn is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 6.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 108.8 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 109.0 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
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