Chicago vs Brooklyn Prediction: Will the Nets Win Easily?

Prediction for the NBA match between Chicago vs Brooklyn, which will take place on December 3rd. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Chicago

The Bulls are coming into this game on the back of two losses for the Nets. Billy Donovan's team couldn't handle the Eastern Conference contenders. They lost 119-133 on the road in Orlando and 129-138 at home to Boston. It's worth mentioning that the hosts played the last game on 30 November, so they had a few days to rest before the match with Brooklyn.

The Bulls have only secured eight wins in 21 games since the start of the season. Chicago is currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and also has the worst defensive record in the NBA at the moment, conceding an average of 124.2 points per game.

Brooklyn

The Nets have also failed their last two matches. On 30 November and 1 December, Jordi Fernández's team hosted Orlando and couldn't stop the Magic, who were on a great run – 100-123 and 92-100. Before that, Brooklyn had won three away games in a row. The New Yorkers defeated Sacramento (108-103), Golden State (128-120), and Phoenix (127-117).

In the overall standings, Brooklyn is currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 9-12 record. The Nets haven't had many wins so far, but in individual meetings, the New York team has shown they're ready to solve tournament problems this season.

Expert Betting Tips

In terms of defensive efficiency, Chicago is the worst team this season. The Bulls aren't that bad on offense. So, most of the games where Billy Donovan's team is involved end up being pretty productive. We're going to go with the total over here. Also, let's choose Brooklyn's handicap. The Nets have won four matches in a row against Chicago, so they're not as underdogs here as the odds would suggest. Regarding the stats, we're going with TB for assists.