The Denver Nuggets (15-9) visit the Chicago Bulls (9-15) at United Center on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The contest starts at 8:00 PM ET and airs on NBCS. The Nuggets are 6.5-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season. A 218.5-point over/under is set in the matchup.
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Nuggets vs. Bulls Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -6.5 | 218.5 |
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Injury Report as of December 12
Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar: Out (Knee)
Bulls: Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee), Alex Caruso: Out (Ankle), Zach LaVine: Out (Foot)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Bulls (+6.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (218.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Nuggets vs. Bulls Stat Rankings
| Nuggets Avg. (Rank) | Bulls Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 114.3 (13th) | Points Scored | 109.3 (27th) |
| 111.1 (8th) | Points Allowed | 113.3 (15th) |
| 44.3 (13th) | Rebounds | 42.9 (22nd) |
| 11.3 (12th) | Off. Rebounds | 12.2 (7th) |
| 11.5 (24th) | 3pt Made | 12.0 (18th) |
| 29.7 (2nd) | Assists | 23.2 (29th) |
| 12.0 (3rd) | Turnovers | 11.6 (2nd) |
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Nuggets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 23 | 28.2 | 12.8 | 9.6 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Jamal Murray | 11 | 18.5 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 2.5 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 24 | 17 | 8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.8 |
| Reggie Jackson | 24 | 13.2 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Aaron Gordon | 20 | 12.8 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
Bulls Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 22 | 22.6 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 1 | 0.7 | 1 |
| Coby White | 24 | 16.3 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 3.1 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 24 | 16 | 10.3 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Patrick Williams | 24 | 8.8 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 22 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
Betting Trends
- The Nuggets have beaten the spread nine times in 24 games.
- Against the spread as 6.5-point favorites or more, Denver is 3-3-1.
- This season, 10 of the Nuggets’ 24 games have gone over the point total.
- A total of 15 times so far this season, Denver and its opponent have combined for more than 218.5 points.
- Nuggets games have had an average of 225.3 points this season, 6.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Bulls have 10 wins in 24 games against the spread this season.
- Against the spread, as a 6.5-point underdog or greater, Chicago is 3-3.
- This season, 14 of the Bulls’ 24 games have gone over the point total.
- Chicago’s games have gone over 218.5 points on 15 occasions this season.
- The average total for Bulls games is 222.6 points, 4.1 more than this game’s over/under.
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