Bulls vs Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Player Props (3/8)

The Chicago Bulls roll into the Mile High City to take on Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr. and the Denver Nuggets in a cross-conference showdown.

The 1st place Nuggets are looking to keep a strangle-hold on the Western conference and start to separate from the rest of the pack, while the Bulls have to treat every game like a must-win to possibly make a play-in game.

Let’s hoop #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/VQpFO8iKZI

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 8, 2023

Two teams in very different positions, but with the same goal.

Get an important win.

It should be a good one to watch and to bet on and below, we break it all down:

Let’s dive in…

Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets

• Game Date and Time: Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. 9:00 PM EST
• Game Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
• Where to Watch: NBA TV

Spread

• Bulls +9 (-110)
• Nuggets -9 (-110)

MoneyLine

• Bulls (+310)
• Nuggets (-400)

Total

• Over 225.5 (-110)
• Under 225.5 (-110)

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Bulls vs Nuggets Betting Stats and Picks

Betting Records

Chicago Bulls Last 5 Games

Denver Nuggets Last 5 Games

Prediction

Both of these teams need to win tonight for very different reasons.

The Nuggets are flying high at the top of the West, sitting 46-19 and have a nice 7.5 game lead with less than 20 games to go in the regular season.

Nikola Jokic is looking like he is going to win his 3rd MVP in a row and lead the Nuggets to the Number #1 seed.

Can do it all 🎯 pic.twitter.com/MEOVunN5B3

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 7, 2023

Vibes are certainly high in the Mile High City but the Nuggets can’t get complacent.

They have loftier goals than just winning the West. The Nuggets have a big chance to go to the NBA Finals this year if they can continue to play at a high level.

Letting off the gas now just isn’t an option and they aren’t showing any signs of it.

They are 8-2 in their last 10, have won 4 in a row and will look to make it 5 tonight against a desperate Bulls team, on life support.

Chicago has lost 2 in a row, 7 of their last 10 and can’t seem to get any momentum going.

They are currently 11th in the East and 2 games back from the 10th place Wizards and need to start stacking wins to have any chance of sneaking into the playoffs in the play-in games.

Bulls in Denver tonight.

8 pm CT | @NBCSChicago | @670TheScore pic.twitter.com/dmkdXqsy5l

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 8, 2023

The one bright spot of late has been the play of Zach LaVine, who has averaged 30 PPG, shooting over 50% from the floor over the last 5 games.

If the Bulls want to hang around tonight with the Nuggets, they will need another big night from LaVine.

And I think the Bulls get it.

While I don’t think the Bulls win this game, I think they cover the 9 points.

The Bulls are in desperation mode and even though they lost by 23 when they squared off earlier this season, 9 just feels like too many points tonight.

Best Bet

Chicago Bulls +9.5 (-115) BetMGM

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Player Prop of the Game

Michael Porter Jr. o17.5 points (-115) Bet Rivers

While I think the Bulls hang around and cover, MPJ might be my favorite bet in this game.

Porter Jr. has been on fire. He has 18+ points in 5 of his last 7 games, with all 5 being 20+ point performances.

If MPJ gets going early, it might be a long night for the Bulls. When these two faced off in November, Porter Jr. dropped 31, shooting 6-9 from deep.

While I don’t know if he gets 30 again tonight, I definitely see him getting plenty of chances to get over 20 again.

For the great value at 18+, I LOVE MPJ to be great yet again.

Bonus: Michael Porter Jr. 20+ points (+140) BetOnline

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