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The Chicago Bulls<\/a> (19-21) and Brooklyn Nets<\/a> (11-27) meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s<\/a> NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Nets lead 1-0, a 113-103 road win on Dec. 3<\/p>\n The Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 128-126 Wednesday, but failed to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite with the Over (240.5) cashing. Chicago was led by C Nikola Vucevic, who scored 35 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. It has traded off winning and losing over its previous 4 games, going 2-2 against the spread (ATS). The Bulls are 19-20-1 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n The Nets, who have come up short in now 5 straight games, lost 116-113 to the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, failing to cover as a 1-point road underdog as the Under (232.5) hit. Brooklyn ended with 6 players in double figures, led by F Michael Porter Jr. with 20. The Nets are just 1-8 straight up and 3-6 ATS over their last 9 games. They are 17-21 ATS this season.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Bulls at Nets odds<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:33 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Bulls +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Nets -120 (bet $120 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +1.5 (-110) | Nets -1.5 (-110)Over\/Under (O\/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Bulls at Nets key injuries<\/p>\n Bulls<\/p>\n C\u00a0Zach Collins\u00a0(toe) outG\u00a0Josh Giddey\u00a0(hamstring) outG Kevin Huerter (hip flexor) probable<\/p>\n Nets<\/p>\n F Ziaire Williams (reconditioning) out<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bulls at Nets picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Bulls 117, Nets 112<\/p>\n BET BULLS (+100).<\/p>\n The Nets really haven’t shown any life, even with Porter Jr. on the court. They have scored 105 points or fewer in 4 of their last 5 games, so they’ve struggled to produce offensively. Meanwhile, they’ve allowed at least 115 points in 6 of their last 9 contests.<\/p>\n The Bulls have won 2 of their last 3 games, and they’re 3-1 straight up in their previous 4 contests as a favorite. Chicago has held 5 of its last 7 opponents to 115 points or fewer, which should be seen as a win for its problematic defense.<\/p>\n Take BULLS (+100).<\/p>\n PASS.<\/p>\n The spread is playable as well, but considering the expected outcome, the moneyline is the preferred wager. Both teams are coming off a game that ended in a 1-score margin, so expect a close battle Friday.<\/p>\n BET OVER 225.5 (-110).<\/p>\n The Bulls like to play fast, ranking third in pace in the NBA, and neither team defends at a high rate. Chicago ranks 26th in defensive rating, while the Nets sit 22nd.<\/p>\n The Bulls have gone Over in 2 straight games and are allowing 122.5 points per game in that span. 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