On Friday, the Brooklyn Nets will play host to the Chicago Bulls for an exciting NBA battle at Barclays Center. The Nets are stuck at the 11th spot with a 2-3 record, while the Bulls sit at No. 3 in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls are holding a 3-2 record and are riding a two-game winning streak. Both teams are picking up the pace as the season continues. It’s a little too early to judge both teams based on the first five games. However, the NBA betting odds are up and running for bettors to place their bets on their favorite teams.
The previewing information
Date: November 1, Friday | Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
TV: YES/CHSN
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Bulls (+115) vs Nets (-135)
Spread: Bulls +2 (-110) vs Nets -2 (-110)
Total (O/U): Bulls (o225.5) vs Nets (u225.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic in their last game with a 102-99 final score. It was a close game, but the Bulls prevailed at the end. Despite winning three games, the Bulls surrender more than they are scoring. On average, they are scoring 113.4 points per game and are surrendering 116.2. Zach LaVine is the leading scorer for the team, with 23 points per game. Nikola Vucevic is the other notable player on the team alongside Coby White. Another disadvantage for the Bulls is that LaVine will be out due to his shoulder injury.
Players to watch:
Josh Giddey: 15.4 PPG 8.4 RPG 5.8 APG 0.4 SPG
Nikola Vucevic: 20.0 PPG 11.0 RPG 3.4 APG 0.2 SPG
Coby White: 19.0 PPG 4.4 RPG 4.4 APG 1.4 SPG
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets are coming into this game after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies with a 119-106 final score. The Nets are slightly better with their offensive and defensive end. Brooklyn is averaging 118 points per game and is surrendering 117.6 in return. Cam Thomas is the leader in scoring, scoring 27.4 points per game. Thomas is followed by Dennis Schroder and Cameron Johnson. Brooklyn will have their home advantage as they take on the Bulls in this important game.
Players to watch:
Cam Thomas: 27.4 PPG 4.2 RPG 2.6 APG 1.2 SPG
Dennis Schroder: 24.6 PPG 2.0 RPG 8.2 APG 0.8 SPG
Cameron Johnson: 14.6 PPG 4.2 RPG 2.8 APG 0.8 SPG
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
Chicago Bulls
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
| Lonzo Ball | PG | Out | Wrist |
| Jalen Smith | PF | Day-To-Day | Ankle |
| Zach LaVine | PG | Day-To-Day | Shoulder |
Brooklyn Nets
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
| Trendon Watford | PF | Day-To-Day | Hamstring |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | C | Out | Hamstring |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | SF | Out | Foot |
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Summary and Prediction
The Chicago Bulls are entering this game without a key player. Their offensive and defensive game play is not well-balanced. The Nets have a better chance and are predicted to win with a final score of 115-109.
Moneyline: Nets (-135)
Spread: Under -2
Total: Under 225.5
Predicted Score: 115-109, Nets win.
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