Published Jan 15, 7:48pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 15, 7:48pm ET
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One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Brooklyn Nets hosting the Chicago Bulls. Who has the edge in our Nets vs Bulls pick?
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| Brooklyn Nets | +1 (-115) |
| Chicago Bulls | -1 (-105) |
Brooklyn enters this conference tilt amid a five-game losing streak. The latest setback was a 116-113 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
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The teams battled to an 87-87 tie through the first three quarters. After the Nets pulled ahead 110-107, Saddiq Bey knocked down a 3-pointer, tying the game at 110. He also had a putback dunk and two free throws down the stretch to ice the game for New Orleans.
Michael Porter Jr. was one of six players in double figures for Brooklyn. He scored 20 points and collected seven rebounds. Egor Demin added 17 points and five assists.
After suffering a three-game losing skid, the Bulls have won two of their last three games. This includes a 128-126 victory against the Utah Jazz.
Chicago led by 12 points with five and a half minutes left to play in the final frame before the Jazz rallied to tie it at 126 with 28.5 seconds left to play. On the ensuing possession, Nikola Vucevic's layup gave the Bulls a two-point advantage with four seconds remaining. Keyonte George had a chance to win it for Utah, but his 3-point attempt was off the mark as the game clock expired.
Vucevic had a solid all-around game, with 35 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Ayo Dosunmu was one of five bench players who scored in double figures. He led the second unit with 15 points and six assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The guys from the Windy City have the better record, and the Nets are 1-4 in their last five home games. With that in mind, look for the Bulls to emerge victorious, albeit by a small margin.
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