Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls predictions, Jan 16, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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As the Brooklyn Nets prepare to host the Chicago Bulls on January 16, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with contrasting recent performances. The Nets have struggled significantly, failing to secure a victory in their last five outings, which raises concerns about their current form and team cohesion. Conversely, the Bulls have managed to find some momentum, clinching two wins in their previous five games, indicating a more positive trajectory.

From a tactical standpoint, the Nets will likely aim to leverage their home-court advantage, focusing on exploiting the Bulls’ defensive lapses. However, their inability to close games adds pressure as they confront a Bulls team that thrives on fast breaks and perimeter shooting. The odds offered by bookmakers reflect a closely contested encounter, with the Nets favored slightly at 1.99 compared to the Bulls’ 1.87.

Our model predicts a 53% chance of a home win for the Nets, while the Bulls hold a 47% chance of victory. A projected final score of 112-114 underscores the expectation for a tightly-fought contest. Ultimately, while the Nets will seek to turn their fortunes around, the Bulls will be keen to capitalize on their recent success, making this matchup unpredictable.

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Brooklyn
48.4%

Chicago
51.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 112:114

Outrights of NBA Chicago Bulls: 0.09% Brooklyn Nets: 0.06%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.07		1.86
	1.91		1.91
	2		1.83

Latest Results

14.01.26 New Orleans Pelicans – Brooklyn Nets – 116:113
12.01.26 Dallas Mavericks – Brooklyn Nets – 113:105
11.01.26 Memphis Grizzlies – Brooklyn Nets – 103:98
09.01.26 Brooklyn Nets – Los Angeles Clippers – 105:121
07.01.26 Brooklyn Nets – Orlando Magic – 103:104 OT

14.01.26 Chicago Bulls – Utah Jazz – 128:126
13.01.26 Houston Rockets – Chicago Bulls – 119:113
10.01.26 Chicago Bulls – Dallas Mavericks – 125:107
07.01.26 Detroit Pistons – Chicago Bulls – 108:93
05.01.26 Boston Celtics – Chicago Bulls – 115:101

Facts

The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 13 and 10 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Promotion ~ Play Offs: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Brooklyn won 3.

Brooklyn is going through a poor run of results (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Chicago‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Brooklyn may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Brooklyn won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 2238:2238. (average 111.9:111.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Brooklyn won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 1033:969. (average 114.8:107.7).

Latest Head To Head

03.12.25 Chicago Bulls – Brooklyn Nets – 103:113
13.03.25 Chicago Bulls – Brooklyn Nets – 116:110
02.12.24 Chicago Bulls – Brooklyn Nets – 128:102
01.11.24 Brooklyn Nets – Chicago Bulls – 120:112
29.03.24 Brooklyn Nets – Chicago Bulls – 125:108

Standings

2025/26

Western Conference

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	Oklahoma City Thunder	41	34	7	4975:4433	0.829
2	Denver Nuggets	41	28	13	5026:4807	0.683
3	San Antonio Spurs	40	27	13	4704:4511	0.675
4	Minnesota Timberwolves	41	27	14	4934:4697	0.659
5	Los Angeles Lakers	38	24	14	4426:4425	0.632
6	Houston Rockets	37	23	14	4364:4100	0.622
7	Phoenix Suns	40	24	16	4593:4486	0.600
8	Golden State Warriors	41	22	19	4736:4642	0.537
9	Portland Trail Blazers	41	19	22	4749:4873	0.463
10	Los Angeles Clippers	40	17	23	4490:4531	0.425
11	Memphis Grizzlies	40	17	23	4593:4649	0.425
12	Dallas Mavericks	41	15	26	4628:4791	0.366
13	Utah Jazz	40	14	26	4771:5079	0.350
14	Sacramento Kings	41	11	30	4518:4949	0.268
15	New Orleans Pelicans	43	10	33	4942:5254	0.233

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	Detroit Pistons	38	28	10	4478:4227	0.737
2	New York Knicks	40	25	15	4760:4594	0.625
3	Boston Celtics	39	24	15	4548:4295	0.615
4	Toronto Raptors	42	25	17	4783:4707	0.595
5	Philadelphia 76ers	39	22	17	4557:4509	0.564
6	Orlando Magic	41	23	18	4767:4711	0.561
7	Cleveland Cavaliers	42	23	19	5043:4933	0.548
8	Miami Heat	40	21	19	4782:4712	0.525
9	Atlanta Hawks	42	20	22	4969:4994	0.476
10	Chicago Bulls	40	19	21	4699:4837	0.475
11	Milwaukee Bucks	40	17	23	4508:4627	0.425
12	Charlotte Hornets	40	14	26	4645:4666	0.350
13	Brooklyn Nets	38	11	27	4136:4328	0.289
14	Washington Wizards	39	10	29	4391:4831	0.256
15	Indiana Pacers	41	9	32	4534:4851	0.220

NBA Outrights

1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.15 (40.29%)

2. Denver Nuggets: 8 (10.83%)

3. San Antonio Spurs: 13 (6.66%)

4. New York Knicks: 13 (6.66%)

5. Houston Rockets: 13 (6.66%)

6. Detroit Pistons: 19 (4.56%)

7. Boston Celtics: 21 (4.12%)

8. Cleveland Cavaliers: 26 (3.33%)

9. Los Angeles Lakers: 29 (2.99%)

10. Minnesota Timberwolves: 31 (2.79%)

11. Golden State Warriors: 36 (2.41%)

12. Orlando Magic: 41 (2.11%)

13. Philadelphia 76ers: 51 (1.7%)

14. Miami Heat: 81 (1.07%)

15. Los Angeles Clippers: 101 (0.86%)

16. Atlanta Hawks: 101 (0.86%)

17. Toronto Raptors: 151 (0.57%)

18. Milwaukee Bucks: 201 (0.43%)

19. Phoenix Suns: 251 (0.35%)

20. Dallas Mavericks: 751 (0.12%)

21. Portland Trail Blazers: 1001 (0.09%)

22. Charlotte Hornets: 1001 (0.09%)

23. Chicago Bulls: 1001 (0.09%)

24. Washington Wizards: 1501 (0.06%)

25. Brooklyn Nets: 1501 (0.06%)

26. Utah Jazz: 1501 (0.06%)

27. Memphis Grizzlies: 1501 (0.06%)

28. New Orleans Pelicans: 1501 (0.06%)

29. Indiana Pacers: 2001 (0.04%)

30. Sacramento Kings: 2001 (0.04%)

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