Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Denver Nuggets

With a 44-27 record, the Denver Nuggets are 2nd in Northwest Division and 3rd in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 109-128 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers in their recent outing. Denver led 59-54 at halftime and held their advantage until early in the third quarter when the Blazers went on a 14-0 run to take control.Aaron Gorden scored 23 points for Denver and were without star center Nikola Jokic for the third straight game, which lost its second straight and is half-game behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the third place in the West. Aaron Gordon who has scored 23 or more points in each of the last three games is expected to lead the team on offense.

Offensively, the Denver Nuggets have been averaging 120.8 points per game and have a three-point shooting efficiency of 38.0%, allowing them to stretch opposing defences. They are averaging 50.6% field goal and 31.0 assists per game. The Nuggets convert 77.5% from the free throw line.

Defensively, the Nuggets have shown vulnerabilities in perimeter defense, occasionally allowing high three-point percentages and committing 17.8 fouls per game, allowing opponents to score 116.9 points per game. The team is averaging 45.5 rebounds, 4.7 blocks, and 8.2 steals per game, showcasing their ability to cause turnovers and to protect the rim. Injury- DaRon Holmes II, Julian Strawther, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun.

Chicago Bulls

With a 31-40 record, the Chicago Bulls are currently 5th in the Central division and 9th in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 146-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in their recent outing with one of their best performances of the season, while playing without starter Tre Jones. With this type of performance, they will be looking like a postseason threat. 

Coby White scored 36 points, Matas Buzelis scored 31 points and Josh Giddey recorded 15 points, 17 assists, 10 rebounds and eight steals for the Bulls. White was dominant with his 3’s and eight Bulls scored at least nine points on the fifth stop of a six-game road trip. Offensively, the Chicago Bulls have been averaging 117.1 points per game and have shown promise with an average of 46.7% field goals, demonstrating their ability to finish around the rim and their three-point shooting currently hovering at about 36.6%. On average they convert 80.7% from the free throw line.

Defensively, the Bulls average 4.7 blocks and 7.6 steals per game, indicating their potential for creating turnovers and disrupting opposing offenses. With an average of 45.3 rebounds per game, they need to improve their rebounding efforts, particularly on the defensive end, to limit second-chance opportunities and allow opponents to score 119.7 points per game.

Coby White who has scored 23 or more points in each of the past six games, is expected to lead the team on offense. Coby White is their leading scorer, averaging 20.0 points per game and his ability to create plays from the perimeter is vital.Injury- Ayo Dosunmu, Lonzo Ball, Tre Jones, Emanuel Miller.

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Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Match Prediction & Analysis

Given the current injury concerns for the Nuggets, most notably the potential absence of Nikola Jokic, the game could be close. The Nuggets are likely to play a more aggressive, fast-paced game and will be desperate to end their two-game losing streak while leveraging their home-court advantage. Whereas the Bulls will try to capitalize on Denver’s temporary roster depletion and recent poor form.

Both teams have met once so far this season, where the Chicago Bulls defeated the Denver Nuggets 129-121. So, the current head-to-head record stands at 1-0 in favor of the Bulls and with Jokic sidelined plus Denver’s recent losing skid, this matchup could serve as a turning point for Chicago’s season if they manage to secure a win. The Nuggets have won three of their past five home games, where they scored 122.8 points on average. While the Bulls have a balanced 18-18 away record and have won three of their past five road games, where they averaged 124 points.

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DENVER NUGGETS vs CHICAGO BULLS
Winning Prediction

Based on recent form and past head-to-head matchups, the Chicago Bulls are slightly favoured in this matchup. However, if Denver manages to maintain a cohesive unit despite injuries, they can edge out a narrow victory.

Chicago Bulls to Win!

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