Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 3/13/25, 6:54 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 3/13/25 at 6:57 AM in NBA Picks

The Bulls host the Nets at the United Center for this NBA regular-season matchup. The home team is enduring another tough season, holding a 27-38 record after 65 games. After several years of decline, things have only worsened with DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine heading to Sacramento, leaving a gap that has been difficult—if not impossible—to fill. Given the circumstances, Chicago may be forced to begin a full-scale rebuild this summer. Under head coach Billy Donovan, the team finished last season in 9th place in the Eastern Conference with a 39-43 record. This year, uncertainty looms even larger, and the Bulls seem to be drifting further away from playoff contention.

After a promising start to the season, the visiting Nets are going through a rough patch. Under head coach Jordi Fernandez, Brooklyn currently holds a 22-43 record. Despite the disappointing results, the franchise remains focused on developing a clear and structured playing identity. The Nets are prioritizing the growth of their young players, with the goal of building a competitive team for the long haul. The departures of Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith in December, in exchange for multiple second-round draft picks, perfectly reflect this long-term rebuilding strategy.