Feb. 7, 2026, 10:55 a.m. ET
The Denver Nuggets (33-19) and Chicago Bulls (24-28) meet Saturday at 8 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Bulls lead 1-0, a 130-127 road win as a 13-point underdog on Nov. 17. The Over (241.5) cashed with ease.
The Nuggets lost 134-127 to the New York Knicks in double overtime Wednesday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point road underdog with the Over (227.5) cashing. Denver has lost 3 straight and 4 of its last 6 contests, and is 30-22 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Bulls lost to the Toronto Raptors 123-107 Thursday, failing to cover as a 7.5-point road underdog. The Over (227.5) hit. Chicago has lost 3 straight and 6 of its last 7 contests, dropping to 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls are 24-27-1 ATS on the season.
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Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Bulls +180 (bet $100 to win $180)Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -5.5 (-115) | Bulls +5.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Nuggets at Bulls key injuries
Nuggets
G Christian Braun (ankle) probableF Aaron Gordon (hamstring) outF Cameron Johnson (knee) questionableC Nikola Jokic (ankle) questionableF Peyton Watson (hamstring) out
Bulls
F Zach Collins (toe) outG Josh Giddey (hamstring) outG Tre Jones (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nuggets at Bulls picks and predictionsPrediction
Nuggets 118, Bulls 108
PASS.
The Nuggets (-220) should win with ease yet are far too pricey to take here. Avoid this play.
BET NUGGETS -5.5 (-110).
The Nuggets have dropped 3 straight, but those were all to contending teams (Detroit, New York and OKC), which Chicago is not. Denver has gone 5-1 ATS across its last 6 away games.
The Bulls have had immense issues on the defensive end, allowing at least 113 points in 7 straight games. They have failed to cover in 2 straight home battles.
Take NUGGETS -5.5 (-110).
BET OVER 223.5 (-105).
Neither side has defended particularly well as of late. Chicago has allowed at least 123 points in 3 straight games, while Denver has allowed its opponents to score at least 120 points in its last 3 contests. The Nuggets have gone Over in 6 straight games, while Chicago is 3-1 O/U across its last 4 performances.
Take OVER 223.5 (-105).
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