The Brooklyn Nets'(2-2) and'Chicago Bulls'(2-3) meet Friday in the group play stage of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Tip-off from the United Center is set for 8 p.m. ET.'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Nets vs. Bulls'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Chicago won 3-1 last season.
Brooklyn picked up its 2nd straight win with a 109-105 victory over the Miami Heat Wednesday, covering as a 7-point underdog. G Cam Thomas'has been on a tear to start the season, averaging 28 points per game (PPG), despite only scoring 13 in the win over Miami. The Nets are averaging 118.8 points per game, but are also allowing 116.3 opponent PPG.
Chicago yet again failed to string together consecutive wins, losing 114-105 to the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday, failing to cover as a 3.5-point underdog. The Bulls have failed to score 105 points in 4 of their 5 games, including all 4 of their losses. F Patrick Williams'still has yet to be productive offensively for Chicago, averaging just 4 points per game with 0 points in 2 of the last 3' games.