Bulls vs. Nets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 18

The Brooklyn Nets (12-27) will attempt to halt a four-game road losing streak at the Chicago Bulls (19-22) on January 18, 2026.

The Bulls face the Nets in a game that Chicago is currently a healthy favorite by 6.5 points. A 222.5-point total is set for the game.

Bulls vs. Nets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, January 18, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Arena: United Center
• Total: 222.5 points
• Spread: Bulls -6.5
• Moneyline: Bulls (-245), Nets (+200)

How to watch Bulls vs. Nets

• TV Channel: Chicago Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Bulls vs. Nets

• The Bulls' 41 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 222.5 points 30 times.
• Nets games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 222.5 points in 19 of 39 outings.
• These teams score 226.2 points per game combined, 3.7 more than this game's total.
• Combined, these teams give up 234.5 points per game, 12 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Bulls vs. Nets

• Chicago has put together a 19-21-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Bulls have been favored by 6.5 points or more this season twice, and failed to cover both times.
• The Nets have compiled an 18-18-3 ATS record so far this season.
• When playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs this year, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 10-11-3.
• At home this season, the Bulls are 10-10-1 against the spread and 12-9 overall.
• At home, Chicago is winless ATS (0-2) as a 6.5-point favorite or greater.
• The Nets are 9-7-2 against the spread, and 6-12 overall, in away games.

Betting the Moneyline: Bulls vs. Nets

• The Bulls are 8-11 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 42.1% of those games).
• The Nets have won 10, or 27%, of the 37 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• Chicago has played as a moneyline favorite of -245 or shorter twice this season, and split 1-1.
• This season, Brooklyn has won five of its 23 games, or 21.7%, when it is the underdog by at least +200 on the moneyline.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Bulls have an implied win probability of 71.0%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Bulls vs. Nets

• Pick ATS: Nets (+ 6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (222.5)
  
• Prediction: Bulls 118 - Nets 117
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