Chicago @ Denver Picks & Props

The Nuggets are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-quickest tempo away offense in the league this year (the Chicago Bulls). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 8th-best in in the NBA playing at home with 12.5 offensive boards per game this year. This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 4.5 free throws per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Chicago Bulls, making it fairly effortless to draw fouls.

The Nuggets have been the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA when playing at home this year in regard to 3-point shots. The matchup against the Chicago Bulls is a tough one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SGs have tallied the least FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (10.6). The Nuggets have played at the 6th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Bulls is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.7 foul shots per game this year (least in the league).

In terms of shooting, the Chicago Bulls's remarkable 122.7 points per game rates 5th-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Bulls have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA away from home this year.

The Bulls will likely see a decline in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 6th-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets). As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Bulls's subpar 24.0 free throws per game settles in as the 9th-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games.

The Bulls will likely see a decline in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 6th-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets). As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Bulls's subpar 24.0 free throws per game settles in as the 9th-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games.

The Nuggets are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-quickest tempo away offense in the league this year (the Chicago Bulls). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 8th-best in in the NBA playing at home with 12.5 offensive boards per game this year.

The Nuggets have been the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA when playing at home this year in regard to 3-point shots. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have averaged 11.5 shot attempts per game (3rd-fewest in the league) vs. the Bulls, branding this as a tough matchup. The Nuggets have played at the 6th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games.

The Bulls will likely see a decline in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 6th-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets). As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Bulls's subpar 24.0 free throws per game settles in as the 9th-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games.

Nikola Jokic has totaled 35.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 6.3 higher than he's totaled overall this year. The Nuggets are expected to see a spike in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 3rd-quickest tempo away offense in the league this year (the Chicago Bulls). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets grade out 8th-best in in the NBA playing at home with 12.5 offensive boards per game this year.

The matchup vs. Denver is a difficult one for three-pointers; when the Denver Nuggets are on their home court, the other team's starting PGs have posted the 2nd-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (20.5%). The Bulls will likely see a decline in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 6th-most lethargic tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Denver Nuggets). As it relates to getting to the free-throw line, the Bulls's subpar 24.0 free throws per game settles in as the 9th-worst in the NBA over the last 10 games.

The Nuggets have been the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA when playing at home this year in regard to 3-point shots. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have put up 13.7 points per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Chicago Bulls, branding this as a hard matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Nuggets have played at the 6th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games.

Peyton Watson has gone over 9.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Jonas Valanciunas has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.