NBA Prop Bets: Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls (February 9, 2026)
The Chicago Bulls (24-29) face the Brooklyn Nets (14-37) at Barclays Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Monday's matchup. The Bulls opened as 2.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 3.5, leaving the Bulls at -155 and Nets at +130. The total points line is set at 218.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 111-108 Chicago.
- The Nets (-112) have a 23-27-1 ATS record this season, while the Bulls (-108) hold a record of 24-28-1.
- The Nets have a 21-28-2 O/U record this season (meaning 21 games have gone over the total points line, 28 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Bulls have a 25-27-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Nets are averaging 107.3 points per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Bulls are averaging +9.7 more at 117.0 points (11th).
- Defensively, the Nets are giving up 114.9 points per game this season (13th in the league), while the Bulls are giving up an average of 120.5 points (26th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Nets currently rank 27th for pace this season, recording 96.3 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Bulls sit 5th on that scale with 101.5 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 47.4% of the Nets' field goal attempts come from three point range (6th in the league), leaving 52.6% from two. Meanwhile, the Bulls' opponents are taking 40.2% of their attempts from three (20th) and 59.8% from two.
- Comparatively, Chicago takes 44.4% of shots from three (7th), leaving 55.6% from two, while Brooklyn's opponents are attempting 38.5% from three (1st) and 61.5% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Nets are shooting an underwhelming 34.1% from deep in 2025/26 (28th in the NBA), compared to the Bulls who are making 36.9% of their attempts (7th).
- On the opposite end, Brooklyn is holding opponents to 37.7% of their three-point attempts (30th), while Chicago's opponents are hitting 37.4% of their shots (27th).
Ball Protection
- The Nets are committing 15.5 turnovers per game this season, ranking 25th in the league, while the Bulls are forcing 12.4 turnovers (29th).
- Flipping that script, Brooklyn is forcing 13.7 turnovers (19th), while Chicago is committing 14.5 (15th).
Crashing the Boards
- Brooklyn is pulling down 40.5 rebounds per game this season (30th in the league), including 11.1 offensive boards (19th). Conversely, Chicago's opponents are averaging 44.8 rebounds (18th), 10.8 of which have come on the offensive end (6th).
- Meanwhile, the Bulls are averaging 45.0 rebounds (11th) and 10.2 offensive rebounds (23rd), while the Nets are allowing 42.7 and 10.0, ranking 8th and 1st.
First Quarter Winner
Brooklyn is +110 to win the first quarter, while Chicago is -130. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 20-26-5 | 12-10-3 | 8-16-2 | 3-0-0 | 17-26-5 | 3-6-1 |
| Chicago | 18-32-3 | 12-15-0 | 6-17-3 | 10-12-1 | 8-20-2 | 3-7-0 |
First Half Winner
Brooklyn is +120 to win the first half and Chicago is -142. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 15-35-1 | 8-16-1 | 7-19-0 | 3-0-0 | 12-35-1 | 3-7-0 |
| Chicago | 19-32-2 | 11-15-1 | 8-17-1 | 9-14-0 | 10-18-2 | 2-8-0 |
HT/FT
Brooklyn is +200 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Chicago is -105.
- The Nets have completed the HT/FT double in 21.6% of games this season, while the Bulls have completed the HT/FT double in 22.6% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Monday's matchup is +1200 to go to overtime.
- The Nets have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Bulls have appeared in one.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 10 of Brooklyn's 51 games this season. Meanwhile, 35 of Chicago's 53 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Chicago recorded a 124-102 blowout victory against Brooklyn at United Center when these teams last met on January 18. Nikola Vucevic was influential on that day, recording 17 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
