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

The Brooklyn Nets (12-27) aim to break a four-game road losing skid at the Chicago Bulls (19-22) on January 18, 2026. The Bulls are currently strong 6.5-point favorites over the Nets. The over/under is 222.5 points for the matchup.

Check out everything you need 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, TV Channel & Odds

• 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: Nets (+ 6.5)
O/U Pick: Over (222.5)
Score Prediction: Bulls 118 - Nets 113

Bulls vs. Nets Betting Insights

• This year, the Bulls games have finished over 222.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 30 (out of 41) times.
• The Nets games have gone over 222.5 total points scored in 19 of 39 total matchups this season.
• These two teams average 226.2 points per game combined, 3.7 more than the total of 222.5.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 234.5 points per game, 12 more than the point total in this game.
• Chicago has been victorious in eight, or 42.1%, of the 19 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Brooklyn has won in 10, or 27%, of the 37 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Brooklyn has a 2-0 record in the last two head-to-head matchups with Chicago.
• The Nets also have a 2-0 edge against the spread when taking on the Bulls.

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls are 4-6 against the spread and 4-6 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Chicago has averaged a total of 235.7 combined points in its last 10 games, 13.2 greater than this game's total of 222.5.
• The Bulls have 19 wins against the spread in 41 games this season.
• Chicago has yet to cover the spread this season when favored by 6.5 points or more.
• Bulls games this year have gone over the total in 19 out of 39 opportunities (48.7%).
• The Bulls record 117.3 points per game, only 3.5 more points than the 113.8 the Nets allow.
• When Chicago totals more than 113.8 points, it is 15-7-1 against the spread and 16-7 overall.
• This season, the Bulls have a 47.3% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.2% lower than the 48.5% of shots the Nets' opponents have made.
• In home games, the Bulls own a better record against the spread (10-10-1) compared to their ATS record on the road (9-11-0).
• Chicago has exceeded the total in eight of 21 home games (38.1%). It has done better in road games, going over the total in 11 of 20 matchups (55%).
• The Bulls have won a higher percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 6-6 (.500). In away games as a moneyline favorite, they have a record of 2-5 (.286).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Nikola Vucevic averages 17 points, 3.7 assists and 9.1 boards per game.
• Josh Giddey posts 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 9 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Matas Buzelis posts 14.8 points, 5.2 boards and 1.7 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocks.
• Tre Jones posts 12.4 points, 2.9 boards and 5.6 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Ayo Dosunmu averages 14.4 points, 3.5 assists and 2.7 boards.

Bulls Player Props

Nets Recent Trends

• The Nets have gone 2-8 over their past 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
• Brooklyn has averaged a total of 222.5 combined points in its last 10 games, identical to the over/under of 222.5.
• The Nets are 18-18-3 against the spread this season.
• Brooklyn is 10-11-3 ATS when underdogs by 6.5 points or more this year.
• Nets games this year have gone over the total in 15 of 39 opportunities (38.5%).
• The Nets' 108.9 points per game are 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 year, the Nets are 9-11-1 at home against the spread (.429 winning percentage). On the road, they are 9-7-2 ATS (.500).
• Looking at the over/under, Brooklyn's games have finished over eight of 21 times at home (38.1%), and seven of 18 away (38.9%).

Nets Recent Stats

Nets Leaders

• Nic Claxton is averaging 12.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest. He's also sinking 58.1% of his shots from the floor.
• On a per-game basis, Noah Clowney gets the Nets 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Day'Ron Sharpe gives the Nets 8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while delivering 1 steal and 0.5 blocked shots.
• The Nets are getting 10.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game from Egor Demin this year.
• The Nets are receiving 7.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game from Terance Mann this season.

Nets Player Props

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