Denver Nuggets (33-19) vs. Chicago Bulls (24-28)
February 7, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +4.5; Over/Under: 229.5
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The Denver Nuggets travel to the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Here’s a Bulls vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets have cooled off recently as they are now on a three-game losing streak after falling just short to the Knicks in a 134-127 double overtime loss on Wednesday. Jamal Murray led the team with 39 points with six assists on 15 of 33 shooting. Nikola Jokic racked up a triple-double of 30 points with 14 rebounds and 10 assists while Tim Hardaway Jr chipped in with 19 points on six of eight shooting off the bench. As a team, the Nuggets shot 44 percent from the field and 13 of 50 from the 3-point line as they battled the Knicks in a close contest. They looked to have all the momentum when they sunk a pair of free throws to tie the scores at the end of the first overtime. However, it was the Knicks who dominated the second overtime thanks to Jalen Brunson who scored the first six points.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in a slump as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall. They will be hoping to arrest a three-game slide after getting beaten by the Raptors in a 123-107 road defeat on Thursday. Anfernee Simons led the team with 22 points on eight of 15 shooting, Matas Buzelis added 18 points on seven of 11 shooting while Guerschon Yabusele chipped in with 15 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. As a team, the Bulls shot 45 percent from the field and 18 of 49 from the 3-point line as they got hot from the perimeter in the second quarter to hang with the Raptors early on. However, the Bulls went cold and scored just 19 points in the fourth quarter to lose by double digits for the third straight game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Nuggets.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five games as road favorites following a road loss.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites following a road loss.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last eight Saturday games as underdogs.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won 12 of their last 13 road games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost seven of their last eight home games against Nuggets teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Northwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last eight games as favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Bulls’ last six games against the Nuggets following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Bulls vs Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets are still missing some players, with Aaron Gordon and Spencer Jones ruled out. They are keeping an eye on Nikola Jokic and Cameron Johnson, who are both questionable, while the Bulls have ruled out Josh Giddey, Zach Collins, and Tre Jones, with Jalen Smith listed as questionable. The Nuggets could really do with a win to get their season back on track after dropping their last three games, and they are running into a slumping Bulls squad still processing their recent trades. The Nuggets haven’t been at their best, but I think this is a game they should be able to win rather comfortably, so I will take them at the short line in this spot.
