Bulls vs Nets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Nic Claxton has been struggling to put the ball in the hoop, and those struggles will continue tonight.

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Quinn Allen • Betting Analyst
Feb 9, 2026 • 09:40 ET • 4 min read

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Nic Claxton (33) drives against Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the second quarter at Kia Center.
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Nic Claxton (33) drives against Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the second quarter at Kia Center.

The Chicago Bulls are in the Big Apple tonight to face the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. 

Nic Claxton has struggled lately, and my Bulls vs. Nets predictions expect another quiet outing from the big man. 

Read more in my NBA picks for Monday, February 9. 

Bulls vs Nets prediction

Bulls vs Nets best bet: Nic Claxton Under 12.5 points (-112)

Nic Claxton is having a respectable campaign for the Brooklyn Nets. However, he hasn’t been scoring the rock at a very high level over the last couple of weeks. 

The big man has cashed the Under in points in seven of his previous eight appearances, and he’s averaging just 11 points per game across three meetings with the Chicago Bulls this season. 

He’s also hit the Under in points in two straight contests at the Barclays Center.

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Bulls vs Nets same-game parlay

Noah Clowney has hit the Over in points in two of his last four, and he just scored 18 on Saturday at home against Washington. He’s also averaging 16.7 ppg this season vs. Chicago. 

Matas Buzelis is a respectable 3-point shooter, averaging 2.0 makes on 5.5 attempts. He’s averaging 2.2 makes on the road at a 41% clip, and has hit the Over in two of his last three. 

Bulls vs Nets SGP

  • Nic Claxton Under 12.5 points
  • Noah Clowney Over 14.5 points
  • Matas Buzelis Over 2.5 threes

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Nolan Traore has grabbed Over 2.5 rebounds in three straight games.

Bulls vs Nets SGP

  • Nic Claxton Under 12.5 points
  • Noah Clowney Over 14.5 points
  • Matas Buzelis Over 2.5 threes
  • Nolan Traore Over 2.5 rebounds

Bulls vs Nets odds

  • Spread: Bulls -3.5 (-115) | Nets +3.5 (-105)
  • Moneyline: Bulls -170 | Nets +145
  • Over/Under: Over 221.5 | Under 221.5

Bulls vs Nets betting trend to know

The Chicago Bulls have hit the second-quarter game total Under in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.55 Units / 29% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Bulls vs. Nets.

How to watch Bulls vs Nets

Location Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Date Monday, February 9, 2026
Tip-off 7:30 p.m. ET
TV CHSN, YES

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After his career ended, Quinn received his broadcast journalism degree from BCIT and has since written for many sports publications including ClutchPoints, Gino Hard, and RG, where he plies his trade as a writer and editor.

Quinn's favorite team is Chelsea FC and he'd like to watch a match at Stamford Bridge one day. He loves to bet on NBA player props and encourages others to bet responsibly and not chase losses.

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