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.

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 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Bulls logo Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
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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.

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Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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.

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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
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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