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NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Bulls

The Denver Nuggets take the court against the Chicago Bulls in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Bulls look easy to back at -112 considering the underdogs have been given a generous spread of +5.5. This looks a great number when squaring off against the Nuggets.

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Denver Nuggets have now lost three straight games. On the road in their previous game, New York Knicks won 134-127 (OT) at Madison Square Garden. Nikola Jokic put on a huge triple-double performance, recording 30 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Chicago Bulls have been defeated in their last three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 123-107 loss against Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Anfernee Simons scored 22 points, Matas Buzelis had 18, while Guerschon Yabusele recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bulls won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 130-127 victory was registered against the Nuggets at Ball Arena. The Bulls have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Nuggets. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	33	19	0.635	120.1	116.2	3.9	14-10	19-9	4-2	19-9	4-6	3L
Bulls	24	28	0.462	117	120.2	-3.2	15-11	9-17	3-9	16-20	4-6	3L

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4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 109.8 points, 41.9 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 45.6% from the field and 80.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 112.2 points and 44.7 rebounds per matchup.

Jamal Murray is averaging 22.2 points and 6.9 assists, while Jonas Valanciunas averages 5.7 rebounds and Tim Hardaway Jr. 2.5 (36.8%) 3-pointers made.

The Bulls have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.1 points, 43.9 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 6.3 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 120.0 points and 43.8 rebounds.

Coby White is averaging 15.9 points and 4.1 assists, while Jalen Smith has an average of 5.9 rebounds and Matas Buzelis 2.8 (42.4%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Our Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

A spread of +5.5 looks an awesome number for Bulls in this NBA matchup. Take the betting odds of -112 that this attractive line gets covered.

Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Nuggets vs Bulls stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 3 consecutive games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 3 consecutive games against Nuggets.

Bulls +5.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 113 - 111 Bulls

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Nuggets to win by a 113-111 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls 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.

With a 68% chance of securing victory, Denver Nuggets are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -213. Chicago Bulls are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +180.

There is a spread of 5.5 and total points has a line of 231.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Under 231.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Nuggets

-213

Bulls

+180

Point Spread

Nuggets -5.5

-108

Bulls +5.5

-112

Total Points

Under 231.5

-110

Over 231.5

-110

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Among the various options for wagering on basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

The Bulls have a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games, posting 121.40 points per contest while yielding 114.50.

The Nuggets have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 115.90 points per contest and conceding 115.40.

The Bulls earned a 129-121 win over the Nuggets the last time they played at United Center. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at United Center, the Nuggets have six wins while the Bulls have four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O231.5	U231.5
Chicago Bulls Home Stats		7-3	235.90	121.40	114.50	6	4
Denver Nuggets Away Stats		6-4	231.30	115.90	115.40	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
• U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets Stats

Chicago Bulls Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 231.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 231.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 109.80 pts and allowed 112.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.90 pts and allowed 115.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 235.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 231.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.10 pts and allowed 120.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 121.40 pts and allowed 114.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.10 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.00 (80.77%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.9, Offensive 9.20, Defensive 32.70
• Assists: 25.10
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 7.10
• Turnovers : 10.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.10 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.00 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.70 (81.58%)
• Rebounds: Total 40, Offensive 8.80, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 25.10
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 6.90
• Turnovers : 9.90
• Personal Fouls: 19.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.90 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.10 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.00 (79.6%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.9, Offensive 9.10, Defensive 34.80
• Assists: 28.90
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 6.30
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 17.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.10 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.10 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.90 (78.98%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 36.10
• Assists: 33.20
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 7.00
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	33	19	0.635	117.5	112.3	5.2	21-6	12-13	8-3	22-12	8-2	1L
Celtics	34	18	0.654	115.6	108.4	7.2	17-8	17-10	7-4	23-12	8-2	5W
Raptors	31	22	0.585	114	112.4	1.6	15-12	16-10	4-9	23-14	6-4	1W
76ers	29	22	0.569	116.8	115.4	1.4	15-13	14-9	8-5	19-17	6-4	1L
Nets	13	37	0.26	106.9	115	-8.1	6-18	7-19	3-9	9-21	1-9	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	38	13	0.745	117.5	109.7	7.8	22-6	16-7	8-3	24-7	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	31	21	0.596	119.4	115.7	3.7	17-11	14-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	2W
Bulls	24	28	0.462	117	120.2	-3.2	15-11	9-17	3-9	16-20	4-6	3L
Bucks	21	29	0.42	112	115.7	-3.7	12-12	9-17	7-4	16-17	4-6	3W
Pacers	13	39	0.25	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-18	3-21	3-9	9-25	3-7	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	26	24	0.52	115	115.5	-0.5	16-9	10-15	6-5	18-17	4-6	1W
Heat	27	26	0.509	119.5	117.6	1.9	16-10	11-16	3-5	14-16	5-5	2L
Hawks	26	27	0.491	117.5	118.3	-0.8	10-14	16-13	5-3	13-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	24	28	0.462	115.8	113.9	1.9	11-13	13-15	6-4	14-19	9-1	8W
Wizards	14	36	0.28	112.3	122.6	-10.3	9-17	5-19	2-5	9-20	4-6	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	40	12	0.769	120.2	107.9	12.3	22-5	18-7	8-3	30-8	5-5	1L
Nuggets	33	19	0.635	120.1	116.2	3.9	14-10	19-9	4-2	19-9	4-6	3L
Timberwolves	32	21	0.604	119.5	114.8	4.7	17-9	15-12	5-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	24	28	0.462	115.6	118.1	-2.5	14-13	10-15	4-4	19-15	4-6	1W
Jazz	16	36	0.308	118.3	126.8	-8.5	10-17	6-19	1-8	9-24	2-8	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	31	19	0.62	116.4	116.2	0.2	13-8	18-11	4-6	20-12	7-3	2W
Suns	31	21	0.596	113.8	111.4	2.4	17-8	14-13	8-6	21-15	6-4	1L
Warriors	28	24	0.538	115.9	113.6	2.3	17-9	11-15	6-3	18-14	5-5	1W
Clippers	24	27	0.471	112.3	113.1	-0.8	13-11	11-16	7-4	14-15	6-4	1W
Kings	12	41	0.226	110.5	120.4	-9.9	9-18	3-23	2-8	8-27	0-10	11L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	35	16	0.686	117.2	112	5.2	18-6	17-10	9-3	21-13	7-3	3W
Rockets	31	19	0.62	115.2	110.1	5.1	17-6	14-13	6-5	17-15	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	20	30	0.4	115.3	117.4	-2.1	11-15	9-15	5-6	16-18	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	32	0.373	114	116.8	-2.8	14-16	5-16	3-8	11-22	4-6	6L
Pelicans	14	40	0.259	114.6	120.9	-6.3	8-19	6-21	6-7	8-26	4-6	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	38	13	0.745	117.5	109.7	7.8	22-6	16-7	8-3	24-7	7-3	1W
Knicks	33	19	0.635	117.5	112.3	5.2	21-6	12-13	8-3	22-12	8-2	1L
Celtics	34	18	0.654	115.6	108.4	7.2	17-8	17-10	7-4	23-12	8-2	5W
Cavaliers	31	21	0.596	119.4	115.7	3.7	17-11	14-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	2W
Raptors	31	22	0.585	114	112.4	1.6	15-12	16-10	4-9	23-14	6-4	1W
76ers	29	22	0.569	116.8	115.4	1.4	15-13	14-9	8-5	19-17	6-4	1L
Magic	26	24	0.52	115	115.5	-0.5	16-9	10-15	6-5	18-17	4-6	1W
Heat	27	26	0.509	119.5	117.6	1.9	16-10	11-16	3-5	14-16	5-5	2L
Hawks	26	27	0.491	117.5	118.3	-0.8	10-14	16-13	5-3	13-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	24	28	0.462	115.8	113.9	1.9	11-13	13-15	6-4	14-19	9-1	8W
Bulls	24	28	0.462	117	120.2	-3.2	15-11	9-17	3-9	16-20	4-6	3L
Bucks	21	29	0.42	112	115.7	-3.7	12-12	9-17	7-4	16-17	4-6	3W
Wizards	14	36	0.28	112.3	122.6	-10.3	9-17	5-19	2-5	9-20	4-6	1W
Nets	13	37	0.26	106.9	115	-8.1	6-18	7-19	3-9	9-21	1-9	3L
Pacers	13	39	0.25	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-18	3-21	3-9	9-25	3-7	3L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	40	12	0.769	120.2	107.9	12.3	22-5	18-7	8-3	30-8	5-5	1L
Spurs	35	16	0.686	117.2	112	5.2	18-6	17-10	9-3	21-13	7-3	3W
Nuggets	33	19	0.635	120.1	116.2	3.9	14-10	19-9	4-2	19-9	4-6	3L
Rockets	31	19	0.62	115.2	110.1	5.1	17-6	14-13	6-5	17-15	6-4	2L
Lakers	31	19	0.62	116.4	116.2	0.2	13-8	18-11	4-6	20-12	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	32	21	0.604	119.5	114.8	4.7	17-9	15-12	5-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Suns	31	21	0.596	113.8	111.4	2.4	17-8	14-13	8-6	21-15	6-4	1L
Warriors	28	24	0.538	115.9	113.6	2.3	17-9	11-15	6-3	18-14	5-5	1W
Clippers	24	27	0.471	112.3	113.1	-0.8	13-11	11-16	7-4	14-15	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	24	28	0.462	115.6	118.1	-2.5	14-13	10-15	4-4	19-15	4-6	1W
Grizzlies	20	30	0.4	115.3	117.4	-2.1	11-15	9-15	5-6	16-18	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	32	0.373	114	116.8	-2.8	14-16	5-16	3-8	11-22	4-6	6L
Jazz	16	36	0.308	118.3	126.8	-8.5	10-17	6-19	1-8	9-24	2-8	1L
Pelicans	14	40	0.259	114.6	120.9	-6.3	8-19	6-21	6-7	8-26	4-6	1W
Kings	12	41	0.226	110.5	120.4	-9.9	9-18	3-23	2-8	8-27	0-10	11L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	40	12	0.769	120.2	107.9	12.3	22-5	18-7	8-3	30-8	5-5	1L
Pistons	38	13	0.745	117.5	109.7	7.8	22-6	16-7	8-3	24-7	7-3	1W
Spurs	35	16	0.686	117.2	112	5.2	18-6	17-10	9-3	21-13	7-3	3W
Celtics	34	18	0.654	115.6	108.4	7.2	17-8	17-10	7-4	23-12	8-2	5W
Nuggets	33	19	0.635	120.1	116.2	3.9	14-10	19-9	4-2	19-9	4-6	3L
Knicks	33	19	0.635	117.5	112.3	5.2	21-6	12-13	8-3	22-12	8-2	1L
Rockets	31	19	0.62	115.2	110.1	5.1	17-6	14-13	6-5	17-15	6-4	2L
Lakers	31	19	0.62	116.4	116.2	0.2	13-8	18-11	4-6	20-12	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	32	21	0.604	119.5	114.8	4.7	17-9	15-12	5-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	31	21	0.596	119.4	115.7	3.7	17-11	14-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	2W
Suns	31	21	0.596	113.8	111.4	2.4	17-8	14-13	8-6	21-15	6-4	1L
Raptors	31	22	0.585	114	112.4	1.6	15-12	16-10	4-9	23-14	6-4	1W
76ers	29	22	0.569	116.8	115.4	1.4	15-13	14-9	8-5	19-17	6-4	1L
Warriors	28	24	0.538	115.9	113.6	2.3	17-9	11-15	6-3	18-14	5-5	1W
Magic	26	24	0.52	115	115.5	-0.5	16-9	10-15	6-5	18-17	4-6	1W
Heat	27	26	0.509	119.5	117.6	1.9	16-10	11-16	3-5	14-16	5-5	2L
Hawks	26	27	0.491	117.5	118.3	-0.8	10-14	16-13	5-3	13-18	6-4	2W
Clippers	24	27	0.471	112.3	113.1	-0.8	13-11	11-16	7-4	14-15	6-4	1W
Hornets	24	28	0.462	115.8	113.9	1.9	11-13	13-15	6-4	14-19	9-1	8W
Bulls	24	28	0.462	117	120.2	-3.2	15-11	9-17	3-9	16-20	4-6	3L
Trail Blazers	24	28	0.462	115.6	118.1	-2.5	14-13	10-15	4-4	19-15	4-6	1W
Bucks	21	29	0.42	112	115.7	-3.7	12-12	9-17	7-4	16-17	4-6	3W
Grizzlies	20	30	0.4	115.3	117.4	-2.1	11-15	9-15	5-6	16-18	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	32	0.373	114	116.8	-2.8	14-16	5-16	3-8	11-22	4-6	6L
Jazz	16	36	0.308	118.3	126.8	-8.5	10-17	6-19	1-8	9-24	2-8	1L
Wizards	14	36	0.28	112.3	122.6	-10.3	9-17	5-19	2-5	9-20	4-6	1W
Nets	13	37	0.26	106.9	115	-8.1	6-18	7-19	3-9	9-21	1-9	3L
Pelicans	14	40	0.259	114.6	120.9	-6.3	8-19	6-21	6-7	8-26	4-6	1W
Pacers	13	39	0.25	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-18	3-21	3-9	9-25	3-7	3L
Kings	12	41	0.226	110.5	120.4	-9.9	9-18	3-23	2-8	8-27	0-10	11L

• 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

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