Denver Nuggets @ Chicago Bulls | Week 8 Game Preview

When: Monday, December 6, 2021 at 8:00PM ET.

Where: United Center, Chicago, IL.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Bulls -4.5.

Total: 217.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Nuggets Spotlight

The Denver Nuggets got things back on track against the slumping New York Knicks after an embarrassing loss to the Orlando Magic. On the road, the Nugget’s offense ranks 20th in points per game, 2nd in field goal percentage, and 12th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Nuggets rank 18th in points allowed, 26th in field goal percentage, 17th in 3-point shooting, and 10th in rebounding. 

Bulls Spotlight

The Chicago Bulls just reeled off their third straight victory, this time to the Brooklyn Nets as 2.5-point underdogs. At home, the Bull’s offense ranks 15th in points per game, and 13th in field percentage and 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Bulls rank 9th in points allowed and field goal percentage, 27th in 3-point shooting, and 15th in rebounding. 

Final Say

Denver hasn’t been in the greatest form, going 2-7 ATS in their last nine games, but they were without Nikola Jokic for four of those games. Meanwhile, they’ve won two of their last three games, while going 2-1 ATS. They’ve also had success against Chicago in recent history going 9-4 ATS in their last 13 against them, 9-1 SU in their last 10 against them, and 5-1 ATS in their last six games in Chicago. The Bulls have been hot going 4-1 ATS in their last five games, but they are coming off wins against the Nets, Knicks, and Charlotte Hornets, all potential playoff competition in the East. Not to mention their last two games were on the road, now come home versus a Western Conference opponent, and then have to hit the road again and face a good Cleveland Cavaliers team. The Bulls are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games versus a Western Conference opponent. The focus may not be all there for the Bulls tonight, which is why I like snagging the free points here.

Pick: Denver Nuggets +4.5