Who's Playing

Brooklyn @ Chicago

Current Records: Brooklyn 25-12; Chicago 16-21

What to Know

This Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 115.59 points per contest. They will be playing at home against the Brooklyn Nets at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty points totals in their previous games, so things might heat up even more when they meet.

Chicago fought the good fight in their overtime game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 145-134. The Bulls were up 65-47 at the end of the half but couldn't hold on to the lead. Chicago's loss came about despite a quality game from small forward DeMar DeRozan, who had 44 points.

A well-balanced attack led Brooklyn over the San Antonio Spurs every single quarter on their way to victory on Monday. Brooklyn couldn't have asked for a better start to 2023 than the 139-103 stomp they dished out against San Antonio at home. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 74-47. It was another big night for Brooklyn's power forward Kevin Durant, who posted a double-double on 25 points and 11 dimes.

The Bulls are expected to lose this next one by 5. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Chicago, who are 19-18 against the spread.

Brooklyn's victory lifted them to 25-12 while Chicago's defeat dropped them down to 16-21. We'll see if the Nets can repeat their recent success or if Chicago bounces back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
  • TV: NBC Sports Chicago
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $88.58

Odds

The Nets are a 5-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Brooklyn have won 14 out of their last 24 games against Chicago.

  • Nov 01, 2022 - Chicago 108 vs. Brooklyn 99
  • Jan 12, 2022 - Brooklyn 138 vs. Chicago 112
  • Dec 04, 2021 - Chicago 111 vs. Brooklyn 107
  • Nov 08, 2021 - Chicago 118 vs. Brooklyn 95
  • May 15, 2021 - Brooklyn 105 vs. Chicago 91
  • May 11, 2021 - Brooklyn 115 vs. Chicago 107
  • Apr 04, 2021 - Chicago 115 vs. Brooklyn 107
  • Mar 08, 2020 - Brooklyn 110 vs. Chicago 107
  • Jan 31, 2020 - Brooklyn 133 vs. Chicago 118
  • Nov 16, 2019 - Brooklyn 117 vs. Chicago 111
  • Feb 08, 2019 - Chicago 125 vs. Brooklyn 106
  • Jan 29, 2019 - Brooklyn 122 vs. Chicago 117
  • Jan 06, 2019 - Brooklyn 117 vs. Chicago 100
  • Dec 19, 2018 - Brooklyn 96 vs. Chicago 93
  • Apr 09, 2018 - Brooklyn 114 vs. Chicago 105
  • Apr 07, 2018 - Brooklyn 124 vs. Chicago 96
  • Feb 26, 2018 - Brooklyn 104 vs. Chicago 87
  • Apr 12, 2017 - Chicago 112 vs. Brooklyn 73
  • Apr 08, 2017 - Brooklyn 107 vs. Chicago 106
  • Dec 28, 2016 - Chicago 101 vs. Brooklyn 99
  • Oct 31, 2016 - Chicago 118 vs. Brooklyn 88
  • Mar 17, 2016 - Chicago 118 vs. Brooklyn 102
  • Dec 21, 2015 - Brooklyn 105 vs. Chicago 102
  • Oct 28, 2015 - Chicago 115 vs. Brooklyn 100