Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets predictions, Jan 18, 2026

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The upcoming matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets on January 18, 2026, promises to be an intriguing clash as both teams look to improve their standings in the NBA. The Bulls, playing at home, enter the game having secured 2 victories in their last 5 outings. This performance trend indicates a degree of resilience, particularly in leveraging their home-court advantage, where they have historically thrived.

In contrast, the Brooklyn Nets have struggled recently, with only 1 win in their last 5 matches. This downturn may reflect challenges in their tactical execution, particularly in offensive consistency and defensive cohesiveness. The Nets will need to find ways to generate scoring and bolster their defense if they hope to disrupt the Bulls’ rhythm.

Betting odds favor the Bulls at 1.4 to win at home compared to the Nets’ 2.93 for an away victory, aligning with our model prediction of a 65.1% chance for a home win versus 34.9% for an away win. While the Bulls have demonstrated a stronger recent form, the unpredictability of basketball means that the Nets can capitalize on any lapse in performance. Fans can expect an entertaining game, but as always, outcomes are never guaranteed.

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Chicago 67.7%

Brooklyn 32.3%

Outrights of NBA Chicago Bulls: 0.12% Brooklyn Nets: 0.07%

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Betting Odds

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	1.40		2.93

Latest Results

16.01.26 Brooklyn Nets – Chicago Bulls – 112:109 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

16.01.26 Brooklyn Nets – Chicago Bulls – 112:109 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

Facts

A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 10 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Promotion ~ Play Offs: ) and 13).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 2.

Recent performances by Chicago have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Brooklyn is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Brooklyn may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Chicago is a strong favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 2236:2233. (average 111.8:111.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Chicago won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 1158:1088. (average 115.8:108.8).

Latest Head To Head

16.01.26 Brooklyn Nets – Chicago Bulls – 112:109 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

Standings

2025/26

Western Conference

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	Oklahoma City Thunder	42	35	7	5086:4524	0.833
2	Denver Nuggets	41	28	13	5026:4807	0.683
3	San Antonio Spurs	41	28	13	4823:4612	0.683
4	Minnesota Timberwolves	42	27	15	5039:4807	0.643
5	Houston Rockets	39	24	15	4565:4316	0.615
6	Los Angeles Lakers	39	24	15	4543:4560	0.615
7	Phoenix Suns	41	24	17	4698:4594	0.585
8	Golden State Warriors	42	23	19	4862:4755	0.548
9	Portland Trail Blazers	42	20	22	4866:4974	0.476
10	Los Angeles Clippers	41	18	23	4611:4648	0.439
11	Memphis Grizzlies	40	17	23	4593:4649	0.425
12	Dallas Mavericks	43	17	26	4910:5033	0.395
13	Utah Jazz	42	14	28	5013:5361	0.333
14	Sacramento Kings	42	12	30	4646:5064	0.286
15	New Orleans Pelicans	44	10	34	5061:5381	0.227

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	Detroit Pistons	39	29	10	4586:4332	0.744
2	Boston Celtics	40	25	15	4667:4409	0.625
3	New York Knicks	41	25	16	4873:4720	0.610
4	Toronto Raptors	43	25	18	4900:4828	0.581
5	Orlando Magic	41	23	18	4767:4711	0.561
6	Cleveland Cavaliers	43	24	19	5160:5048	0.558
7	Philadelphia 76ers	40	22	18	4672:4626	0.550
8	Miami Heat	41	21	20	4896:4831	0.512
9	Atlanta Hawks	43	20	23	5070:5111	0.465
10	Chicago Bulls	41	19	22	4808:4949	0.463
11	Milwaukee Bucks	41	17	24	4609:4746	0.415
12	Charlotte Hornets	41	15	26	4780:4783	0.366
13	Brooklyn Nets	39	12	27	4248:4437	0.308
14	Washington Wizards	40	10	30	4506:4959	0.250
15	Indiana Pacers	42	10	32	4661:4970	0.238

NBA Outrights

1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.15 (40.45%)

2. Denver Nuggets: 8 (10.87%)

3. San Antonio Spurs: 13 (6.69%)

4. New York Knicks: 13 (6.69%)

5. Houston Rockets: 13.5 (6.44%)

6. Detroit Pistons: 18 (4.83%)

7. Boston Celtics: 21 (4.14%)

8. Cleveland Cavaliers: 26 (3.34%)

9. Los Angeles Lakers: 28.5 (3.05%)

10. Minnesota Timberwolves: 31 (2.81%)

11. Golden State Warriors: 38.5 (2.26%)

12. Orlando Magic: 46 (1.89%)

13. Philadelphia 76ers: 56 (1.55%)

14. Miami Heat: 81 (1.07%)

15. Los Angeles Clippers: 101 (0.86%)

16. Atlanta Hawks: 101 (0.86%)

17. Toronto Raptors: 151 (0.58%)

18. Milwaukee Bucks: 201 (0.43%)

19. Phoenix Suns: 301 (0.29%)

20. Dallas Mavericks: 626 (0.14%)

21. Chicago Bulls: 751 (0.12%)

22. Portland Trail Blazers: 1001 (0.09%)

23. Charlotte Hornets: 1001 (0.09%)

24. Washington Wizards: 1251 (0.07%)

25. Brooklyn Nets: 1251 (0.07%)

26. Utah Jazz: 1251 (0.07%)

27. Memphis Grizzlies: 1251 (0.07%)

28. New Orleans Pelicans: 1251 (0.07%)

29. Indiana Pacers: 1501 (0.06%)

30. Sacramento Kings: 1501 (0.06%)

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