Game Details:

Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets

Date & Time: Monday, March 24, 2025 | 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO

Betting Line: Nuggets -8.5 | Over/Under: 223.5

Key Storylines

Nuggets’ Home Dominance

Denver has been nearly unstoppable at home this season, boasting a stellar home record. With Nikola Jokić continuing to play at an MVP level, the Nuggets will look to keep their momentum going against the Bulls.

Bulls Fighting for Playoff Positioning

Chicago is currently battling for a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference. With DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine leading the charge, the Bulls must put together a strong performance to steal a road win.

Injury Concerns for Both Teams

Both squads have important players dealing with injuries, which could impact matchups and betting outcomes.

Injury Report

Chicago Bulls:

Out: Lonzo Ball (knee), Patrick Williams (foot)

Questionable: Alex Caruso (ankle)

Denver Nuggets:

Out: Vlatko Cancar (knee)

Questionable: Jamal Murray (hamstring)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):

Bulls: 31-37 ATS this season

Nuggets: 38-30 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:

The total has gone over in 34 of Chicago’s 68 games.

The total has gone under in 36 of Denver’s 68 games.

Home/Road Splits:

Denver is 27-7 at home this season.

Chicago is 14-21 on the road.

Player Prop to Watch

Nikola Jokić (Nuggets) – Points Total: 24.5

Jokić has been a consistent force in Denver’s offense and could dominate inside against Chicago’s frontcourt.

Zach LaVine (Bulls) – Three-Pointers Made: 2.5

LaVine will need to provide efficient scoring from deep if the Bulls want to keep pace.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Nuggets -8.5 → Denver’s home dominance and Chicago’s road struggles make the Nuggets a strong bet.

Total: Under 223.5 → Denver’s defense and slower pace at home could lead to an under.

Player Prop: Nikola Jokić Over 24.5 points → Jokić thrives against undersized frontcourts.

Denver should control the pace and leverage their home-court advantage to secure a victory. Expect the Bulls to fight hard, but the Nuggets should be too much to handle.

Final Score Prediction: Nuggets 115, Bulls 103