Bulls vs. Nets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 18

Bulls vs. Nets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 18

Published Jan. 17, 2026 3:22 a.m. ET
Data Skrive

The Brooklyn Nets (12-27) hope to snap a four-game road losing skid at the Chicago Bulls (19-22) on January 18, 2026. The Bulls and the Nets hit the court in a game with no set line.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Bulls-Nets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Bulls vs. Nets Game Information and TV Channel

  • When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
  • TV: YES and CHSN
  • Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Bulls vs. Nets Prediction

ATS Pick:
O/U Pick: Under ()
Score Prediction: Bulls 118 - Nets 112

Bulls Recent Trends

  • The Bulls have gone 4-6 in their last 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span.
  • The Bulls have played 41 games, with 19 wins against the spread.
  • Bulls games this year have eclipsed the over/under 19 times in 39 opportunities (48.7%).
  • The Bulls average 117.3 points per game, just 3.5 more points than the 113.8 the Nets give up.
  • Chicago has a 15-7-1 record against the spread and a 16-7 record overall when scoring more than 113.8 points.
  • The Bulls are shooting 47.3% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points lower than the 48.5% the Nets allow to opponents.
  • Against the spread, the Bulls have fared better at home, covering 10 times in 21 home games, and nine times in 20 road games.
  • Chicago has eclipsed the over/under in eight of 21 home games (38.1%). It has fared better in away games, eclipsing the total in 11 of 20 matchups (55%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, the Bulls have taken six of 12 games when playing at home, good for a .500 winning percentage. They have won two of seven games away from home (.286) as a moneyline favorite.

Bulls Recent Stats

Stat Average Rank
Points Scored 117.3 11
Points Allowed 120.7 27
Rebounds 45.4 6
Assists 29.4 3
Steals 7.5 26
Blocks 5.0 12

Bulls Leaders

  • Nikola Vucevic posts 17.0 points, 3.7 assists and 9.1 rebounds per game.
  • Josh Giddey averages 19.2 points, 9.0 assists and 8.9 rebounds per game.
  • Matas Buzelis averages 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocks.
  • Tre Jones averages 12.4 points, 5.6 assists and 2.9 boards.
  • Ayo Dosunmu puts up 14.4 points, 2.7 boards and 3.5 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.

Nets Recent Trends

  • The Nets have gone 2-8 over their past 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span.
  • Against the spread, the Nets are 18-18-3 this season.
  • The Nets have eclipsed the over/under 38.5% of the time this year (15 of 39 games with a set point total).
  • The Nets score an average of 108.9 points per game, 11.8 fewer points than the 120.7 the Bulls allow.
  • Brooklyn is 5-0 against the spread and 4-1 overall when it scores more than 120.7 points.
  • The Nets are shooting 44.6% from the field, 2.8% lower than the 47.4% the Bulls' opponents have shot this season.
  • This season, the Nets are 9-11-1 at home against the spread (.429 winning percentage). On the road, they are 9-7-2 ATS (.500).
  • In terms of the over/under, Brooklyn's games have gone over eight of 21 times at home (38.1%), and seven of 18 on the road (38.9%).

Nets Recent Stats

Stat Average Rank
Points Scored 108.9 30
Points Allowed 113.8 10
Rebounds 40.3 28
Assists 25.4 18
Steals 7.8 20
Blocks 4.5 18

Nets Leaders

  • On a per-game basis, Michael Porter Jr. gets the Nets 25.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • On a per-game basis, Nic Claxton gets the Nets 12.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocked shots.
  • The Nets are receiving 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Noah Clowney this season.
  • Day'Ron Sharpe is averaging 8.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He is sinking 61.1% of his shots from the field.
  • Egor Demin gives the Nets 10.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest while delivering 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

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