The Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets meet Sunday in NBA preseason action at the Ball Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview 

The Chicago Bulls look to get above a .500 record after splitting their first two preseason games. The Chicago Bulls have won 11 of their last 13 preseason games. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.5 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 13 points and 3 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 13 points and 0.5 assists. Colby White is dishing 3 assists and Jevon Carter is grabbing 1 rebound. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 93.3 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 51.5 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview 

The Denver Nuggets also look to get above a .500 record after splitting their first two preseason games. The Denver Nuggets have won 4 of their last 5 preseason games. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 119.5 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 46 percent shooting. Julian Strawther is averaging 18 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic is averaging 13 points and 4.5 rebounds. Reggie Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Zeke Nnaji is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

The Denver Nuggets are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re the defending champs and at home, but this line is a bit thick for a preseason game. We know the Nuggets aren’t going to play their key players much, if at all. Also, the Chicago Bulls just beat the Nuggets on Thursday in double overtime. Yes, this game will be in the mountains, but I can’t turn down the free points with the Bulls regardless of where the game is played.