NBA Prop Bets: Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets (January 18, 2026)
The Brooklyn Nets (12-27) face the Chicago Bulls (19-22) at United Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Bulls opened as 5.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 7.5, leaving the Bulls at -258 and Nets at +210. The total points line is set at 223.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 116-108 Chicago.
- The Nets (-118) have an 18-21-0 ATS record this season, while the Bulls (-102) hold a record of 19-21-1.
- The Nets have a 13-24-2 O/U record this season (meaning 13 games have gone over the total points line, 24 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Bulls have an 18-22-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Nets are averaging 108.9 points per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Bulls are averaging +8.3 more at 117.3 points (11th).
- Defensively, the Nets are giving up 113.8 points per game this season (10th in the league), while the Bulls are giving up an average of 120.7 points (27th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Nets currently rank 27th for pace this season, recording 96.8 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Bulls sit 4th on that scale with 101.7 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 47.9% of the Nets' field goal attempts come from three point range (6th in the league), leaving 52.1% from two. Meanwhile, the Bulls' opponents are taking 40.0% of their attempts from three (19th) and 60.0% from two.
- Comparatively, Chicago takes 43.0% of shots from three (10th), leaving 57.0% from two, while Brooklyn's opponents are attempting 38.3% from three (1st) and 61.7% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Nets are shooting 34.7% from deep in 2025/26 (23rd in the NBA), compared to the Bulls who are making 35.8% of their attempts (15th).
- On the opposite end, Brooklyn is holding opponents to 37.0% of their three-point attempts (24th), while Chicago's opponents are hitting 36.7% of their shots (21st).
Ball Protection
- The Nets are committing 15.5 turnovers per game this season, ranking 23rd in the league, while the Bulls are forcing 12.6 turnovers (28th).
- Flipping that script, Brooklyn is forcing 14.2 turnovers (18th), while Chicago is committing 14.4 (14th).
Crashing the Boards
- Brooklyn is pulling down 40.3 rebounds per game this season (28th in the league), including 11.1 offensive boards (20th). Conversely, Chicago's opponents are averaging 45.3 rebounds (24th), 11.3 of which have come on the offensive end (11th).
- Meanwhile, the Bulls are averaging 45.4 rebounds (7th) and 10.5 offensive rebounds (22nd), while the Nets are allowing 43.3 and 10.6, ranking 12th and 4th.
First Quarter Winner
Brooklyn is +136 to win the first quarter, while Chicago is -162. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 17-18-4 | 11-8-2 | 6-10-2 | 2-0-0 | 15-18-4 | 5-5-0 |
| Chicago | 14-24-3 | 10-11-0 | 4-13-3 | 8-10-1 | 6-14-2 | 4-6-0 |
First Half Winner
Brooklyn is +170 to win the first half and Chicago is -205. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 12-26-1 | 6-14-1 | 6-12-0 | 2-0-0 | 10-26-1 | 3-7-0 |
| Chicago | 15-24-2 | 8-12-1 | 7-12-1 | 6-13-0 | 9-11-2 | 5-4-1 |
HT/FT
Brooklyn is +280 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Chicago is -165.
- The Nets have completed the HT/FT double in 23.1% of games this season, while the Bulls have completed the HT/FT double in 24.4% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Sunday's matchup is +1300 to go to overtime.
- The Nets have played in one game that went to overtime this season, while the Bulls have also appeared in one.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in seven of Brooklyn's 39 games this season. Meanwhile, 26 of Chicago's 41 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Brooklyn recorded a 112-109 victory over Chicago at Barclays Center when these teams last met on January 16. The Nets have now won five straight at Barclays Center against the Bulls. Despite being on the losing side, Jalen Smith was a dominant force on that day, finishing with 14 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks.
