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.

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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.

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.

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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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