The Chicago Bulls'(2-4) visit the'Denver Nuggets'(5-1) Saturday. Tip-off from Ball Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Bulls vs. Nuggets'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season’s series 1-1
Chicago is entering on the back-end of a back-to-back after suffering a 109-107 defeat at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets Friday. Chicago failed to cover as a 4-point favorite in the loss. The biggest reason Chicago lost Friday was its inefficient shooting from its stars. F'DeMar DeRozan and G'Zach LaVine'each scored 24 points, but both attempted at least 20 shots in the process.
Denver improved to 5-1 on the season thanks to a 125-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks Friday, covering as a 6-point favorite. Two-time MVP C'Nikola Jokic'had a masterful performance in the win, posting 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists on 14 of 16 shooting. Denver’s starting 5 combined for 101 of its 125 points.