Chicago Bulls
Denver Nuggets
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Nuggets

The Chicago Bulls go head-to-head with the Denver Nuggets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Nuggets Can Win By a Big Margin

We’re predicting a one-sided affair when the Nuggets and the Bulls take to the court. Take this selection at -110 to cover a generous -14 line on the spread.

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Bulls Won 129-119 in Teams’ Last Encounter

Chicago Bulls were beaten in their previous five games and the latest was on the road at Delta Center. Utah Jazz claimed a 150-147 (OT) win. Josh Giddey shone on the court with a triple-double performance that consisted of 26 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds.

Denver Nuggets won their last game 123-112, making it seven on the bounce. This was a road victory at Target Center against Minnesota Timberwolves. Nikola Jokic delivered a fantastic performance when recording a triple-double that featured 27 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bulls have claimed back-to-back victories over the Nuggets. At United Center they won 129-121 before winning 129-119 at Ball Arena. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Bulls logo Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Bulls are averaging 122.7 points, 47.5 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 48.6% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 124.9 points and 42.9 rebounds per contest.

Josh Giddey is averaging 17.9 points and 8.3 assists, while Nikola Vucevic averages 9.9 rebounds and Matas Buzelis 2.2 (44.0%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 9 and lost 1 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.9 points, 48.2 rebounds, 29.0 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field and 82.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 108.7 points and 39.7 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.9 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.6 assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. has an average of 3.0 (52.6%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls lineup: Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic, Kevin Huerter, Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Peyton Watson, Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for taking the -110 that Nuggets can overcome the -14 in this NBA matchup. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

We keep a close eye on team news and our expert NBA handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Bulls vs Nuggets stats:

  • The -14 line has been covered by Nuggets in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -14 line has been covered by Nuggets in 2 consecutive games at home.

Nuggets -14 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Jokic Over 27.5 Points -116 BetMGM logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has averaged 35 points in the past 5 games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -116 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

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Kevin Huerter Over 2.5 Rebounds -159 BetMGM logo

Kevin Huerter (Bulls) has finished with Over 2.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 10 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -159 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nuggets -13.5
Totals Under 240.5
Player Points Nikola Jokic Over 27.5

Our same game parlay pick is Nuggets -13.5 on the spread, Under 240.5 and Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) to score Over 27.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 109 - 126 Nuggets logo Nuggets

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Nuggets can be backed to win 126-109 at massive betting odds.

Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Nuggets Big Favorites to Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Denver Nuggets are red-hot -833 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 89% chance of winning this NBA game. Chicago Bulls are the underdogs at +570 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

13.5 is the spread and 240.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 240.5 at -110.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the top NBA sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to score most points is Nikola Jokic. You can get -120 that he scores Over 27.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 27.5
-120
Under 27.5
-110
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 22.5
-112
Under 22.5
-120
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 17.5
-122
Under 17.5
-108
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Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
-135
Under 12.5
+102
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-139
Under 8.5
+105
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-123
Under 7.5
-108
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+108
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Nuggets Building a Fortress at Home

The Nuggets have reeled off seven in a row at Ball Arena. They have a 9-1 record in their last 10 home games, posting 119.20 points per contest while yielding 104.30.

The Bulls have suffered five consecutive road defeats. They own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 120.10 points per contest and giving up 125.30.

The Nuggets defeated the Bulls 124-117 when the teams last met at Ball Arena. Over the last 8 head-to-head clashes at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have secured five victories, as the Bulls have picked up three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O241.5 U241.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 9-1 223.50 119.20 104.30 2 8
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Away Stats 3-7 245.40 120.10 125.30 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O241.5 = Games Over 241.5 Points
  • U241.5 = Games Under 241.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 10 34.88 219 97 21.9 9.7 1.7 10.0 0.5 1.1
Nikola Vucevic 12 31.69 198 42 16.5 3.5 1.9 10.1 0.5 0.7
Coby White 1 30.3 27 8 27.0 8.0 3.0 4.0 - 1.0

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Nikola Jokic 12 34.14 344 131 28.7 10.9 1.9 13.0 0.8 1.8
Jamal Murray 11 33.98 243 69 22.1 6.3 2.3 5.1 0.3 1.4
Aaron Gordon 11 30.24 219 17 19.9 1.5 2.5 5.9 0.3 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Coby White
Injured
Tre Jones
Injured
Zach Collins
Injured

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Christian Braun
Injured
Julian Strawther
Injured

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup
8 Peyton Watson
15 Nikola Jokic
23 Cameron Johnson
27 Jamal Murray
32 Aaron Gordon
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup
3 Josh Giddey
9 Nikola Vucevic
13 Kevin Huerter
14 Matas Buzelis
35 Isaac Okoro

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

16 Nov NBA
Bulls 147-150 Jazz
12 Nov NBA
Bulls 113-124 Pistons
10 Nov NBA
Spurs 121-117 Bulls
08 Nov NBA
Bulls 122-128 Cavaliers
07 Nov NBA
Bulls 110-126 Bucks
04 Nov NBA
76ers 111-113 Bulls
02 Nov NBA
Bulls 116-128 Knicks
31 Oct NBA
Knicks 125-135 Bulls
29 Oct NBA
Kings 113-126 Bulls
27 Oct NBA
Hawks 123-128 Bulls

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

15 Nov NBA
Nuggets 123-112 Timberwolves
12 Nov NBA
Nuggets 130-116 Clippers
11 Nov NBA
Nuggets 122-108 Kings
08 Nov NBA
Pacers 100-117 Nuggets
07 Nov NBA
Warriors 104-129 Nuggets
05 Nov NBA
Heat 112-122 Nuggets
03 Nov NBA
Kings 124-130 Nuggets
31 Oct NBA
Nuggets 107-109 Trail Blazers
29 Oct NBA
Pelicans 88-122 Nuggets
27 Oct NBA
Nuggets 127-114 Timberwolves

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak