Nets vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 16

The Brooklyn Nets (11-27) will try to turn around a five-game losing skid when hosting the Chicago Bulls (19-21) on January 16, 2026 at Barclays Center. The Nets take on the Bulls in a game that Brooklyn is currently a slim favorite by 2 points. The over/under is 225.5 points for the matchup.

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

Nets vs. Bulls Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
• TV: YES and CHSN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Nets vs. Bulls Prediction

ATS Pick: Bulls (+ 2)
O/U Pick: Over (225.5)
Score Prediction: Nets 116 - Bulls 115

Nets vs. Bulls Betting Insights

• This season, the Nets games have finished over 225.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 18 (out of 38) times.
• A total of 28 Bulls games this season (out of 40) have gone over 225.5 total points scored.
• These two teams average 226.3 points per game combined, 0.8 more than the total of 225.5.
• The Nets and the Bulls have seen their opponents average a combined 9.3 more points per game than the over/under of 225.5 set in this outing.
• Brooklyn came away victorious in the one game it played as the favorite this season.
• Chicago has been victorious in 11, or 52.4%, of the 21 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• In the last one head-to-head matchups, Brooklyn has a 1-0 record against Chicago.
• The Nets also hold a 1-0 advantage against the spread when squaring off against the Bulls.

Nets Recent Trends

• The Nets have a 4-6 record against the spread while finishing 2-8 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Brooklyn has averaged a total of 222.4 combined points in its last 10 games, 3.1 less than this matchup's total of 225.5.
• Against the spread, the Nets are 17-18-3 this year.
• Brooklyn covered the spread in its only game when favored by 2 points or more.
• The Nets have hit the over in 37.5% of their opportunities this year (15 times over 40 games with a set point total).
• The Nets record 108.8 points per game, 12.1 fewer points than the 120.9 the Bulls allow.
• Brooklyn is 5-0 against the spread and 4-1 overall when scoring more than 120.9 points.
• This season, the Nets have a 44.7% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.8% lower than the 47.5% of shots the Bulls' opponents have hit.
• The Nets have done a better job covering the spread in road games (9-7-2) than they have at home (8-11-1).
• In home games, Brooklyn goes over the total 40% of the time (eight of 20 games). It has hit the over in 38.9% of games on the road (seven of 18 contests).

Nets Recent Stats

Nets Leaders

• Michael Porter Jr. puts up 25.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.2 blocks.
• Nic Claxton averages 13.1 points, 4 assists and 7.5 boards per contest.
• Noah Clowney posts 13 points, 3.9 boards and 2 assists per game, shooting 38.8% from the field and 31.3% from downtown with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game.
• Day'Ron Sharpe posts 7.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.5 blocks.
• Egor Demin posts 10.6 points, 3.2 boards and 3.5 assists per game, shooting 40.6% from the field and 39.8% from downtown with 2.5 made 3-pointers per contest.

Nets Player Props

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls have gone 4-6 in their past 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
• Chicago and its opponents have combined to score an average of 236.5 combined points in its last 10 games, 11 more than the 225.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Bulls are 19-20-1 this year.
• Chicago has an ATS record of 13-5-1 in its 19 games when underdogs by 2 points or more this year.
• Bulls games this season have gone over the point total 47.5% of the time (19 out of 40 games with a set point total).
• The Bulls score only 3.6 more points per game (117.5) than the Nets give up (113.9).
• Chicago is 15-7-1 against the spread and 16-7 overall when it scores more than 113.9 points.
• The Bulls' 47.3% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Nets have allowed to their opponents.
• The Bulls' winning percentage against the spread at home is .476 (10-10-1). On the road, it is .474 (9-10-0).
• Chicago's games have gone above the over/under 38.1% of the time at home (eight of 21), and 57.9% of the time away (11 of 19).
• As moneyline favorites, the Bulls have won a higher percentage of games at home (6-6) than on the road (2-5).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Nikola Vucevic gets the Bulls 16.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• On a per-game basis, Matas Buzelis gets the Bulls 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocked shots.
• Tre Jones is putting up 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. He is sinking 53.3% of his shots from the field.
• Ayo Dosunmu is averaging 14.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest. He is sinking 51.3% of his shots from the floor and 44.6% from beyond the arc (seventh in NBA), with 1.8 treys per contest.
• Kevin Huerter is averaging 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He is sinking 45.9% of his shots from the field and 31% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per game.

Bulls Player Props

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