Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 1/27/25 NBA Picks

Chicago Bulls (19-27) vs Denver Nuggets (28-17)

Game Info: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 8:00 pm (United Center)

Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls +8.5 -- Over/Under: 246 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls meet Monday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Pick.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets beat the Kings, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Knicks, 76ers, and Hornets next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.6 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.9 points and 13.1 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 19.9 points and 4 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Warriors and 76ers, and they play the Celtics, Raptors, and Pistons next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 47 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 24 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.1 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

  • The Bulls have won 12 of their last 13 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
  • The Bulls have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
  • The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a road loss.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

  • The Nuggets have won 22 of their last 23 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Bulls have lost each of their last seven games at United Center against Nuggets teams that held a winning record.
  • The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against the Bulls following a loss.
  • The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games following a home loss.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

  • Josh Giddey ranks 10th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (8.3) this season.
  • Lonzo Ball leads all Bulls players for steals per 36 minutes (2.8) this season.

Denver Nuggets Player Facts

  • Christian Braun ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (213) this season.
  • Jamal Murray ranks 17th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.5).
  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (30.7).
  • The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.3%).
  • The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.1).

Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report

The Bulls will be without Torrey Craig and Coby White.

The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II and Vlatko Cancar. Spencer Jones is questionable with a thigh injury.

Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction

The Denver Nuggets continue to play their best ball of the season, which includes an 8-2 ATS and SU record in their last 10 games. The Chicago Bulls are free-falling with losses in eight of their last 10 games, and that includes many outright losses in the favorite role. The Bulls recently lost to the Trail Blazers, Hornets, and the banged-up 76ers. There's just no use for the Bulls in their current form, and the Nuggets aren't the team which Chicago finds its footing against. The Bulls have also seen 16 of their 27 losses come at home, so it's not like the United Center helps much. Give me the Nuggets in a comfortable road win. 

Randy’s Pick Denver Nuggets -8.5

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