NBA Bets: Denver Nuggets vs. Chicago Bulls

Both the Nuggets and Bulls are coming off big wins against New York teams. For Chicago, it was at the Barclays Center against the Brooklyn Nets while the Nuggets handled the New York Knicks. Now, Chicago returns home after an off day to host a Jamal Murray-less Nuggets’ team.

This continues to be a factor. The Nuggets are lacking that second star with Murray and Michael Porter Jr. hurt. On the other hand, the Bulls are beginning to take shape.

DeMar DeRozan is scoring 28.4 points per game over his last five. Zach LaVine is coming off 31 points, eight rebounds, and six assists against the Nets.

This Bulls’ team is currently top-10 in offensive and defensive rating. These two teams met once this season and it was a 114-108 victory for Chicago. Yes, Nikola Jokic missed this game. The Bulls are just clicking on all cylinder right now and will return home looking to take advantage of the Nuggets once again.

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With both teams coming off big victories on the road with an off day in between, there are no edges in scheduling. The Bulls can be taken up to six or seven points but right now, it seems like a game that has to be taken.

Pick: Bulls -4.5