The Brooklyn Nets (3-7 in last 10) visit the Chicago Bulls (3-7 in last 10) Wednesday night at the United Center, with tipoff set for 8:10 p.m. ET. We’re 8-point home favorites despite riding a 4-game losing streak. Both teams are equally terrible, but we’re at home and supposedly have more talent.
Game Information
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Tipoff: 8:10 p.m. ET / 7:10 p.m. CT
Location: United Center, Chicago
League: NBA
Betting Lines and Odds
Moneyline: Nets +269, Bulls -325
Spread: Nets +8 (-106), Bulls -8 (-108)
Total: 233.5 points (Over -103 / Under -113)
Bulls in Absolute Freefall
Chicago sits at 3-7 in the last 10 games, riding a soul-crushing 4-game losing streak. We’re 2-8 against the spread with a 1-game ATS winning streak after finally covering one spread.
Bulls games have leaned toward overs (6 overs, 4 unders) with our most recent game going over. We score enough but can’t get stops when needed.
Nets Equally Terrible
Brooklyn enters at 3-7 in their last 10 games with a 1-game winning streak after finally snapping their own losing skid. They’re 5-5 ATS with another 1-game ATS winning streak.
Here’s the key stat: Nets games have gone under in 9 of their last 10, with 7 straight unders. They’re involved in low-scoring, ugly basketball games consistently.
Why Are We 8-Point Favorites?
Both teams are 3-7 in their last 10. We’re on a 4-game losing streak, they just snapped theirs. Yet we’re laying 8 points at home as if we’re some dominant team.
Home Court Should Matter
The United Center provides advantages, especially when we’re desperate for a win. Our crowd will be engaged (maybe), and we’re more comfortable at home than on the road.
Talent Advantage (In Theory)
On paper, we have more talent than Brooklyn. But talent hasn’t translated to wins lately, so who knows if it matters.
Nets’ Low-Scoring Trend
Brooklyn has gone under in 9 of their last 10 games with 7 straight unders. They’re involved in grinding, ugly, low-scoring affairs. If this game stays in the 110-115 range, we might be able to pull away.
This Is Our Get-Right Game
If we can’t beat a 3-7 Nets team at home as 8-point favorites, we have massive problems. This is the type of game we absolutely must win to salvage any playoff hopes.
Four-Game Losing Streak Must End
We’ve lost four straight. The confidence is shot, the execution is terrible, and the season is slipping away. Brooklyn represents the perfect opponent to remember how to win.
Home Cooking Advantage
We’re at the United Center where we should be comfortable and confident. No excuses about travel, altitude, or hostile environments – this is our building.
Brooklyn’s Offensive Struggles
Seven straight unders suggests Brooklyn can’t score. If they’re held under 110 points, we should win comfortably even with our own offensive inconsistencies.
Betting Analysis
The Spread
Bulls -8 feels steep given our 4-game losing streak, but Brooklyn’s low-scoring trend creates value. If we can score even 118-120 points, we should cover easily.
The Moneyline
Bulls -325 is expensive as hell, but we should win this game. Brooklyn is 3-7 and barely scoring. Lay the heavy juice and collect.
The Total
Under 233.5 creates interesting value. Brooklyn has gone under in 9 of 10 with 7 straight unders. We’ve gone over in 6 of 10, creating conflict. Given Brooklyn’s trend, lean under.
Bulls’ Keys to Victory
For us to end the 4-game losing streak and cover the 8-point spread, we need:
- Jump on them early – Build double-digit lead in first half
- Force low-scoring game – Play to Brooklyn’s under trend
- Execute in half-court – Grind out possessions and get quality shots
- Don’t panic – Stay composed even if they make runs
Bulls Fan Perspective
This is our statement game to show we’re not completely lost. Four straight losses have been brutal, but we’re home against a team that’s equally terrible and can’t score.
Eight points feels like a lot given our current form, but Brooklyn has gone under in 9 of their last 10 games. They’re involved in ugly, grinding, low-scoring basketball. That’s exactly the type of game where superior talent (hopefully) prevails.
We’re -325 on the moneyline, which is absurdly expensive for a team on a 4-game losing streak. But the market expects us to win, and we absolutely should win against Brooklyn at home.
This can’t become a 5-game losing streak. We’re at home, we’re favored by 8, and we’re facing a team that struggles to score. No excuses.
Wednesday night at the United Center – let’s finally end this nightmare and remember how to win basketball games.
Game Prediction
Projected Score: Bulls 122, Nets 116
We end the 4-game losing streak with a home victory, covering the 8-point spread in the process. Brooklyn keeps it closer than expected (as they’ve been doing ATS lately), but we make enough plays down the stretch to pull away.
The game goes over 233.5 points despite Brooklyn’s under trend, as our offense finally clicks at home.
Best Bets:
- Bulls -8 (must-win spot) – Should win by double digits
- Bulls ML -325 (expensive but necessary) – Not losing at home to Brooklyn
- Under 233.5 (value play) – Brooklyn’s 7-game under streak
For Bulls fans, this represents absolute must-win territory. Lose at home to Brooklyn and the season is effectively over. Win and cover, and maybe we start climbing back toward respectability.
See Red and end this losing streak!