Need a Bulls vs. Nuggets prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Nuggets hit the road to face the Bulls on Tuesday, Dec 12 at 8:00 ET. The current total stands at 220, with the Nuggets being favored by 7.5 as they play on the road. Check out our Bulls vs. Nuggets player props and predictions.
Bulls vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -7.5
- Total 220
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Dec 12
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: United Center, Chicago IL
- TV: NBCS
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Denver has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 111 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Nuggets have an ATS mark of just 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Denver posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
Bulls Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Chicago has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 115 points per game while allowing 123. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
Can the Nuggets Pull Off a Road Win?
Coming into today’s matchup against the Bulls, the Nuggets are above .500 at 15-9. In their 24 games, the Nuggets have gone 12-7 against Western Conference teams and 3-2 in non-conference play.
Coming off a good offensive performance, Denver’s offense scored 129 points against the Hawks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 53.4%, and they went 23/29 from the free-throw line. Nikola Jokic is leading the team in scoring at 28.2 points per contest. Michael Porter Jr. has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 17 going into the game.
At present, the Nuggets’ defense is ranked 8th, allowing 111.1 points per game.
In their previous game, the Nuggets’ defense struggled against the Hawks, giving up 122 points on a field goal percentage of 53%.
Does Chicago Stand a Chance at Home?
Coming into today’s game, the Bulls are 9-15 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. At home, the Bulls have a record of 7-6 compared to 2-9 on the road this season.
The Bulls offense is coming off a game where they scored 129 points against the Bucks. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.2% and connected on 15 threes. Offensively, the Bulls hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 28th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 13th in terms of percentage and 18th in three-pointers made.
At this time, the Bulls’ defense is positioned 16th in the NBA, permitting 113.3 points per game.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bulls defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.0% while allowing 37.1% from downtown.
Bulls vs. Nuggets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is DeMar DeRozan and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -127. In his matchup vs. the Bulls, we are recommending to take the under on DeMar DeRozan and his prop of 25.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 22.
- The Prop: DeMar DeRozan Under 25.5 Points (-127)
Bulls vs. Nuggets Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +7.5, we have the Bulls as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 220, and our model projects the Nuggets and Bulls to reach a combined total of 217 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Bulls +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook