Bulls vs Nets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 09, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Nets (32-22) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (26-28)
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on TNT & TNT

The Chicago Bulls visit Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Brooklyn.

The Nets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Bulls vs Nets Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 28-25 against the spread, while the Nets are 29-25 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Nets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+1.5 -115O 226.5 -110+100
Brooklyn Nets -1.5 -105U 226.5 -110-120

Nets vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Thursday‘s game with 53.4% confidence.

Nets vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.4% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and Nets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 63 games (+17.85 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 53 of their last 87 games (+16.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 52 of their last 85 games (+15.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 45 games (+15.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+15.00 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 50 games (+11.31 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games (+11.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1Q Spread in 45 of their last 78 games (+10.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.83 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games at home (+8.80 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 28-25 (+0.45 Units / 0.76% ROI).

  • 26-28 against the Moneyline (-1.1 Units / -1.42% ROI)
  • 24-30 against the Over for game total points (-9 Units / -15.15% ROI)
  • 30-24 against the Under for game total points (+3.6 Units / 6.06% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 29-25 (+1.45 Units / 2.44% ROI).

  • 32-22 against the Moneyline (+0.05 Units / 0.04% ROI)
  • 25-28 against the Over for game total points (-5.8 Units / -9.76% ROI)
  • 28-25 against the Under for game total points (+0.5 Units / 0.84% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 49 games (-21.30 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 73 games (-20.25 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 29 games at home (-17.98 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 37 of their last 86 games (-15.79 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 3Q Spread in 11 of their last 35 games at home (-15.66 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 63 games (-25.94 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 33 of their last 87 games (-25.35 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 87 games (-24.44 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 87 games (-24.30 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 81 games (-24.10 Units / -27% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Chicago Bulls are 6-21 (.222) when losing the rebounding margin this season — seventh-worst among NBA teams. The Memphis Grizzlies have averaged 48.3 rebounds per game (2,558 rebounds/53 games) this season — second-highest among NBA teams.

The Bulls are 7-11 (.389) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .469

The Bulls are 6-21 (.222) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .333

The Bulls are 18-3 (.857) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .667

Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Nets are 39-8 (.830) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .769

The Nets are 66-17 (.795) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .724

The Nets are 7-34 (.171) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .226

The Nets are 64-29 (.688) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .576

Injury Report: Nets vs. BullsThursday‘s Game, Feb. 9

  • Yuta Watanabe (Nets): Watanabe is questionable for Thursday’s (Feb. 9) game against Chicago.
  • Day’Ron Sharpe (Nets): Sharpe is questionable for Thursday’s (Feb. 9) game against Chicago.
  • Seth Curry (Nets): Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Curry got an MRI and it’s unclear when Curry will be able to return, according to Nick Friedell of ESPN.com.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): The Bulls announced that Green will undergo a debridement and will be re-evaluated in about two weeks.
  • DeMar DeRozan (Bulls): DeRozan is questionable for Thursday’s (Feb. 9) game against Brooklyn.
  • Patrick Williams (Bulls): Williams is probable for Thursday’s (Feb. 9) game against Brooklyn.
  • Alex Caruso (Bulls): Caruso is probable for Thursday’s (Feb. 9) game against Brooklyn.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 8.6 offensive rebounds per game (1,159 rebounds/135 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.4

The Bulls have averaged 5.4 second chance points per game (732 points/135 games) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Bulls have made 10.7 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

The Bulls have averaged 10.8 second chance points per game (573 points/53 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have a TS% of 53% in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Nets are shooting 50% (347/695) in close and late situations this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

The Nets are shooting 41% from three (349/846) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Nets are shooting 51% (1,183/2,335) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (447 blocks/104 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Bulls have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (301 blocks/68 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Bulls have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,809 rebounds/53 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Bulls have averaged 7.6 steals per game (403 steals/53 games) this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 6.8 blocks per game (360 blocks/53 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (808 blocks/135 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (603 blocks/102 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Nets have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,420 steals/207 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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