Nets vs. Bulls Latest Odds, Predictions and Betting Analysis (02/24/23)

Once upon a time, the Brooklyn Nets were the ultimate real-life fantasy basketball team.  Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden were all on their roster.  Thus, Brooklyn became one of the hottest tickets on the NBA betting board.  But the most famous threesome since the Three Kings of Miami failed to deliver.  Injuries, Egos, and excessive hype did the Nets and the marquee men in.  Now Brooklyn is without any of their former superstars.  But they have a playoff spot to defend.  Meanwhile, the Bulls are on the outside looking in for a play-in spot.  

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Of major concern is handicapping Brooklyn’s actual best sportsbook online value and ability.  The Nets are in a playoff position, but Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving built much of that equity.  Now that the lineup is made of anonymous players.  On the other hand, the Bulls will draw support as the home team faces an opponent in a serious transition.

Anonymous Nets Try to Save Playoff Bid

The Brooklyn Nets have covered one out of their last three games.  Additionally, the Nets have gone over the total in six of its previous eight matchups.  As a result, the Nets are 34-24 straight up, 29-27-2 against the spread, and 27-30 over/under the total  Brooklyn is 5^th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.  Brooklyn is 7.5 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Overall, Brooklyn ranks 17^th for scoring offense, 2^nd for field goal percentage, 2^nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 10^th for free throw percentage, and 29^th for offensive rebounding.  At the same time, Brooklyn ranks 9^th for scoring defense, 4^th for field goal percentage permitted, 25^th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 22^nd for defensive rebounding.

Namely, Nic Claxton leads the Nets with 12.8 points and nine rebounds per game.  Also, Royce O’Neal adds 9.2 points per game.  It is a serious betting on NBA challenge to assess the Nets’ worth after they traded all their superstars.  Gamblers will have to exercise caution for the next few games.  Brooklyn may become a favorite team of sharps.  Cause by their lack of appeal to the casual sector.  Especially in this spot as a road team.

Overall, there are few teams more disappointing than the Chicago Bulls.  Injuries have been a factor in the Bulls’ demise.  And that has led to a drop in offensive production this season.

Bulls in Free Fall of Red Ink   

The Chicago Bulls have covered three out of their last ten games.  Additionally, the Bulls have gone under the total in eight of its previous ten matchups.  As a result, the Bulls are 26-33 straight up, 28-29-2 against the spread, and 25-33 over/under the total.  Chicago is 11^th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.  The Bulls are 16 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.  And they are two games behind the Toronto Raptors for the final play-in spot.

Overall, Chicago ranks 20^th for scoring offense, 6^th for field goal percentage, 17^th for 3-point field goal percentage, 5^th for free throw percentage, and 17^th for offensive rebounding.  At the same time, the Bulls rank 15^th for scoring defense, 9^th for field goal percentage permitted, 11^th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 17^th for defensive rebounding.

DeMar DeRozan leads the Bulls with 25.4 points and 5.1 assists per game.  Also, Zach LaVine adds 24.0 points per game.  Additionally, Nikola Vucevic is a pro basketball betting asset with 17.9 points and 11.5 rebounds per contest.  However, DeRozan is questionable with the quadricep issue.

Nets vs. Bulls CashBet Free Pick  

As was previously noted, the Nets have a different NBA gambling lineup.  Oddsmakers know that gamblers will hesitate to take Brooklyn. Hence, the linemakers will sweeten the pot for those that are willing.

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