Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets Picks and Predictions for Monday, November 17, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/17/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The Chicago Bulls visit the Denver Nuggets on Monday at Ball Arena. Chicago is 6–5, seventh in the Eastern Conference, and 1–4 on the road, completing a back-to-back after playing on the road Sunday versus the Utah Jazz. Denver is 10–2, first in the West, and 6–0 at home, riding a seven-game winning streak. Build your bankroll with our free NBA picks.

Game Information for Bulls vs Nuggets

Date & Time: Monday, November 17, 9:00 PM ET
Where: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
TV: CHSN

Chicago Bulls Preview

Chicago averages 118.6 points per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 39.6% from three. Josh Giddey leads the Bulls, averaging 21.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game, giving Chicago a talented playmaker who can also score. Nikola Vucevic adds 16.1 points and 9.9 rebounds, and rookie Matas Buzelis chips in 14.9 points and 5.7 boards with solid outside shooting.

On defense, the Bulls allow 118.9 points per game and collect 46.5 rebounds with 8.5 steals and 4.6 blocks. Tre Jones brings pressure at the point of attack with 2.1 steals per game, while Isaac Okoro and Patrick Williams make things difficult for opponents on the perimeter. Giddey, Jones, and Coby White are all on the injury report as questionable, and their status is important for ball-handling and perimeter defense. Betting on sports and on the Chicago Bulls is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

Denver Nuggets Preview

Denver averages 124.5 points per game on 50.9% shooting and 35.5% from three, and continues to run its offense through Nikola Jokic. Jokic is leading the Nuggets in scoring, rebounding ,and assists, averaging 28.8 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 10.9 assists per game on 68.4% shooting. Jamal Murray adds 22.0 points and 5.7 assists, and Aaron Gordon contributes 19.6 points and 5.5 rebounds with strong finishes around the rim. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Christian Braun give Denver more outside shooting.

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Defensively, the Nuggets allow 111.3 points per game and pull down 47.4 rebounds while averaging 8.1 steals and 3.6 blocks. Jokic leads Denver on the glass. Denver has won seven straight games, including road wins over Minnesota, the Clippers, and Sacramento, and has yet to lose at home. Cameron Johnson is listed as questionable, but the starters remain in place. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Denver Nuggets with the Novig promo code.

Bulls vs Nuggets Prediction

Chicago can score, but its defense has given up nearly 120 points per game, and the Bulls now face one of the most stable offenses in the league on the road. Denver has been strong at both ends during its seven-game run and has not dropped a game at Ball Arena this season. With Jokic leading the way and the Nuggets’ starters in good form, the home side has the clear advantage. Final Score Prediction: Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS, 125–116. Make sure when you place your bet on the Bulls vs Nuggets you are using the BetMGM bonus code.