The Chicago Bulls (24-29) and Brooklyn Nets (14-37) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The game will broadcast live on YES.
The Bulls are 3.5-point favorites over the Nets on the spread (Bulls -3.5), with the over/under set at 223.5 total points. Chicago is a -170 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Brooklyn is +145 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bulls vs. Nets predictions and NBA picks for Monday, February 9.
Bulls vs Nets Prediction, Picks
- Bulls vs Nets pick: Isaac Okoro Under 13.5 Points and Rebounds (-115)
My Bulls vs. Nets best bet is on Isaac Okoro to record under 13.5 points & rebounds. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bulls vs Nets Odds
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -115 | 223.5 -110o / -110u | -170 |
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -105 | 223.5 -110o / -110u | +145 |
Bulls vs Nets NBA Preview
This matchup sets up for the under Isaac Okoro to stay under his points & rebounds prop against Brooklyn tonight.
The Nets do a respectable job limiting three-point opportunities. They will give up some corner looks, but overall the Nets slow down the pace of the game, which naturally reduces counting stats.
The bigger angle for me is Okoro’s role in this Chicago offense.
The Bulls are dealing with roster uncertainty — players in and out, trades, shifting roles — and they have added several ball-dominant, high-usage guards who are still trying to establish themselves.
With players like Anfernee Simons, Collin Sexton, Jaden Ivey, and others focused on creating their own offense, it isn't a priority for the Bulls to get Okoro more touches.
Bulls vs Nets Predictions, Betting Analysis
Okoro isn't a self-creator; he needs help from others to generate looks.
He just went over this number against Denver, but I actually avoided that matchup because of the defensive coverage in that game.
Prior to that, I played the under against Toronto — he finished with 12 and shot extremely efficiently, which isn’t something I want to rely on repeating.
Rebounding doesn’t offer much support either.
Okoro is not a strong rebounder, which is why I like the combo prop including boards.
If available, I’d also consider under 3.5 rebounds individually — he’s exceeded two rebounds in only two of his last 10 games.
There are also game script concerns.
In competitive games, we’ve seen Okoro lose minutes late. He’s not a primary beneficiary of extended run in blowouts either.
That creates multiple paths to reduced opportunity. Overall, the pace, role uncertainty, and limited peripheral production all point toward a downward outlook for Okoro in this spot.
Pick: Isaac Okoro Under 13.5 Points & Rebounds (-115)
Spread
I'm staying away from the spread in this matchup.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Nets vs. Bulls betting prediction is on Isaac Okoro under 13.5 points & rebounds at -115.
Nets vs Bulls Betting Trends
