Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/24/25
The Bulls (+144) travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets (-170) in a non-conference matchup. Chicago is 31-40 and 9th in the Eastern Conference, while Denver is 45-27 and 3rd in the West.
This game will be played at Ball Arena and is scheduled to tip-off at 9:00 ET. The Nuggets are favored by 4 points and the over/under line is 239.5. ALT will have the TV coverage for this game.
CHICAGO BULLS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Bulls +4
This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, March 24th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-100 in favor of the Bulls.
- Our projections have Coby White finishing with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.8% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will the Bulls Make it Happen in Denver?
The Bulls improved to 31-40 on the season after a dominant 146-115 win over the Lakers on Saturday. Chicago, who were +10.5 point underdogs, not only covered the spread but won by 31 points. The total points for the game were 261, surpassing the O/U line of 238.5 by 22.5 points.
Chicago led 65-62 at halftime, then took control by outscoring the Lakers 39-27 in the 3rd quarter. They finished strong, putting up 42 points in the 4th while holding the Lakers to 26.
The Bulls’ offense was firing on all cylinders in their 146-115 win over the Lakers, shooting 58.3% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 46.3% clip. Coby White led the way with 36 points, knocking down 6 threes at 66.7% efficiency, while Matas Buzelis added 31 points, connecting on 5 threes.
White scored 16 points in the 1st quarter and added 12 more in the 3rd. Buzelis also had a strong 3rd quarter with 9 points and finished with 12 in the 4th. Josh Giddey contributed a triple-double with 15 points, 17 assists, and 10 rebounds.
Despite allowing 115 points, the Bulls tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, giving up just 27 points in the 3rd quarter and 26 in the 4th to secure the win over the Lakers. Chicago sent Los Angeles to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws.
The Bulls allowed 17 threes on 41% shooting from deep. They gave up 9 offensive rebounds while collecting 17 steals and 5 blocks.
Can Denver Live Up to the Hype at Home?
The Nuggets improved to 45-27 with a 116-111 win over the Rockets on Sunday. Denver, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 227 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 224.5.
A key 13-0 run helped Denver extend their lead from 13-6 to 26-6. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Houston 39-22, and entered the 4th quarter with a 96-79 lead. Despite being outscored 32-20 in the final period, the Nuggets held on for the win.
Jamal Murray’s 39-point performance, including 17 points in the 3rd quarter, led the Nuggets to a win over the Rockets. He hit 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from beyond the arc, and added 7 assists. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 17 points, while Russell Westbrook added 14, with 8 of those coming in the 2nd quarter.
As a team, the Nuggets shot 50.6% from the field and connected on 10 threes at a 47.6% rate. DeAndre Jordan and Christian Braun both chipped in 11 points, with Jordan scoring 7 in the 3rd quarter.
Defensively, the Nuggets gave up 111 points to the Rockets but still came away with the win. Denver’s best quarter came in the 3rd, where they allowed just 22 points. Overall, they held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Nuggets limited the Rockets to 11 made threes on 32% shooting. Denver also sent Houston to the line 34 times, where the Rockets made 22 free throws. The Nuggets finished with 5 steals and 4 blocks.