Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets 2/9/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Predictions
The Chicago Bulls will head to Barclays Center for a Thursday evening tilt against the Brooklyn Nets, scheduled for 7:30 PM EST on February 09, 2023. The Bulls enter the match with a record of 26-28 for the season. They tend to struggle with ball control, committing 13.8 turnovers per game, and average 19.5 fouls per contest. The Bulls boast a 42.7 rebound per game average and have racked up 1,323 assists as a team, placing them 20th in the NBA in terms of dishing the ball. The Bulls have been solid at the charity stripe, hitting 81.2% of their free throw attempts and 36.5% of their shots from beyond the arc (571 of 1,563). They average 114.3 points per game, shooting 49.0% from the field, good enough for 17th in the league.
In their previous outing, the Bulls faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies and suffered a 104-89 defeat. Center Nikola Vucevic put forth a standout performance, finishing with a team-high 28 points (12-26 FG), 17 rebounds, and six assists. The Bulls shot well from deep, hitting 28 of 35 three-point attempts, with Zach LaVine chipping in 24 points (10-17 FT) and five rebounds.
- The Chicago Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 outings with the Nets.
- Chicago is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Brooklyn.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Chicago’s last 7 games on the road.
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets 2/9/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Predictions
The Brooklyn Nets enter Thursday’s tilt against the Chicago Bulls with a 32-22 record on the year. Averaging 21.9 personal fouls per game, the Nets have been reliable from the charity stripe, sinking 79.2% of their attempts. Displaying strong court vision, the Nets distribute the ball 26.0 times per contest, ranking eighth in the league. Brooklyn has put up 114.4 points per game and 40.3 rebounds, buoyed by a field goal percentage of 50.6% that places them second in the NBA. However, their defense has been a mixed bag, allowing opponents to convert 76.9% of their free throws and surrendering 37.2% from beyond the arc (660 of 1,774).
In their most recent outing, guard Cam Thomas lit up the scoreboard, scoring a game-high 43 points after going 18-for-20 from the line. The Nets, who were outrebounded by a margin of 48-36, received 17 points each from T.J. Warren and Nic Claxton.
- The total remained UNDER in 8 of Brooklyn’s last 9 contests with the Bulls.
- The Brooklyn Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn’s last 5 games at home against Chicago.
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets. The NBA pick for this game is the Brooklyn Nets. Chicago SG DeMar DeRozan is questionable to suit up in this game due to right hip pain. The under is a good option to consider because these two clubs are among the top half of the league in terms of defensive effectiveness. The Nets are considered the better bet to triumph at home. The Brooklyn Nets will win by a predicted score of 117-113.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Barclays Center
Date: Thursday, February 09, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Brooklyn Nets -3
NBA Totals: 229.5
