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Denver Nuggets (28-17) vs. Chicago Bulls (19-27)
January 27, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +7.5; Over/Under: 244.5
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The Denver Nuggets pay a visit to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Monday night. Here’s a Bulls vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Nuggets Pick.

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have been in great form as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back after having their four-game win streak halted by the Timberwolves in a 133-104 road defeat on Saturday. Jamal Murray led the team with 25 points and five assists, Nikola Jokic tallied 20 points with 11 assists on nine of 13 shooting while Russell Westbrook and Aaron Gordon scored 13 points each. As a team, the Nuggets shot 48 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line as they didn’t match the intensity of the Timberwolves from the start and were always fighting a losing battle after allowing 40 points in the first quarter.

Chicago Bulls

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in terrible form as they’ve lost seven of their last eight games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting routed by the 76ers in a 109-97 defeat on Saturday. Zach LaVine led the team with 25 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, Nikola Vucevic added 22 points with 12 rebounds and four assists while Josh Giddey chipped in with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 42 percent from the field and 12 of 38 from the 3-point line as they looked to be doing well when they overcame a slow start to take a seven-point lead in the third quarter, only to go ice-cold and get outscored by 29-14 in the fourth quarter to drop a second straight game by double digits. The Bulls will meet the Celtics after this game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

  • The Bulls have won each of their last 10 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
  • The Nuggets have lost three of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.
  • The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
  • The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

  • The Nuggets have won each of their last 10 road games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Bulls have lost each of their last seven home games against Nuggets teams that held a winning record.
  • The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six games at United Center following a loss.
  • The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games following a home loss.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

  • Zach LaVine is one of only three players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.
  • Nikola Vucevic is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging a double-double while shooting over 40% from three this season.

Denver Nuggets Player Facts

  • Nikola Jokic is the only qualified player in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 10.0 assists, and 5.0 rebounds this season.
  • Russell Westbrook is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.8).
  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.9).
  • The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.0).
  • The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.6).

Bulls vs Nuggets Prediction

The Nuggets are coming into this one with a full squad once again, while the Bulls have ruled out Torrey Craig and Coby White once again. The Nuggets will be so disappointed with their last effort as they were playing great basketball before they got thrashed by the Timberwolves in their last game. In contrast, the Bulls have gone ice-cold lately and they just got routed by a struggling 76ers team missing most of their best players. It’s hard to make an argument for the Bulls who have been poor over the past two weeks, so I am not going to overthink it. Let’s go with the more consistent Nuggets to bounce back into form with a solid win and cover on the road.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: Denver -7.5

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