Next up on our NBA schedule of predictions is a matchup in the Eastern Conference as the Chicago Bulls (26-28, 10-17 Away) visit the new-look Brooklyn Nets (32-22, 16-10 Home) on Thursday night.
Tip-off from Barclays Center is scheduled for 7:30 PM EST and will be broadcast nationally on TNT. The current Bulls vs Nets odds favor the Nets.
This article is being written prior to today’s trade deadline (3:00 PM ET), so be sure to stay on top of all the player movement before making NBA picks today.
The Nets have made major splashes over the last several days and are rumored to make more. While the Bulls have been linked to several notable deals after an underachieving first half. Continue reading for the Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets odds and our picks for the game.
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets Odds
This is the third of four regular-season matchups between the two. The Bulls taking the first two, both by nine points.
These two will square off again in the first game after the All-Star break in what will be their final head-to-head encounter unless they meet in the playoffs.
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets Matchup Information
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets
Location of the Game: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Date and Time: Thursday, February 9, 2023 – 7:30 PM ET
How to Watch: TNT
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
Chicago Bulls
The Bulls were one of the more fascinating stories a year ago through ¾ of the season. But they limped down the stretch, got bounced by the Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. They haven’t been able to recover since, failing to live up to preseason expectations through the first half of this season.
If you’re looking to make Chicago Bulls picks on the game tonight. You’ll want to wait to make sure Zach Lavine, Nikola Vucevic, and DeMar DeRozan are still on the roster. An under .500 record might have Bulls management thinking of blowing it up as they currently sit in the 9th spot in the East. Just a game ahead of the Wizards and Raptors.
Chicago does have two separate three-game win streaks dating back to January 15. Most recently, they are coming off a blowout loss to Memphis on Tuesday. It is worth mentioning that the Bulls are fifth in the league in field goal percentage when checking NBA team stats.
Brooklyn Nets
This time last year, the Nets boasted, arguably. One of the greatest trifectas in the history of the NBA in Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden. A year later, Harden is in Philadelphia, Irving in Dallas, and Durant in Phoenix.
Late Wednesday night, the Nets decided to move KD to the Suns, along with TJ Warren. Four first-round draft picks, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and Jae Crowder. We noted how Brooklyn might not be done, as reports indicate the team is looking to reroute Crowder to another destination.
Once a team with dynastic aspirations, the Nets now have to figure out how all these new pieces fit. But getting the ball in Cam Thomas’ hands might be a good start. As we look at NBA player stats, we see that the 21-year-old just became the youngest player in league history to eclipse 40 points in three straight games. Heading into tonight, as we check the Brooklyn Nets standings, we find them in fifth place in the East.
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Picks
This is one of only four NBA matchups on the Thursday card. Three of the teams playing tonight (Nets, Suns, Lakers) have made major moves leading up to the deadline. Chicago could certainly be a fourth.
The current Bulls vs Nets odds have Brooklyn as a slight favorite, but that could change drastically based on whether any other notable players get moved before tip-off. The total has gone over in four straight Nets’ games, and we’re predicting that will continue in front of a national tv audience.
- Over 228.5
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