Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets: Betting odds and prediction

The Chicago Bulls host the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center on Jan. 12 at 9 p.m. CT. The previous two games between the teams went in Chicago's favor. This is the third regular season meeting between them. Chicago holds the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Brooklyn is struggling lately and have lost two of their last three games and five of last seven.

The Chicago Bulls are a two-point favorite over the Brooklyn Nets in this game on Jan. 12. The ESPN matchup predictor gives the Bulls a 55.8 percent chance to beat the Nets.

The Chicago Bulls are playing against the Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 12. The game is important for the Bulls as they are close to full strength. Brooklyn has some injuries to note, including Kyrie Irving's ankle injury and James Harden's knee injury. Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan are the star players for Chicago. The Bulls beat the Nets twice this season. They are near the halfway mark of the regular season and need to make a statement. Alex Caruso and Javonte Green are still out. De Rozans averaged 29 points per game in the first two wins over the team.