Nuggets vs. Bulls: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 12, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 12, 2023

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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