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Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 08 Feb 2026
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 120-136
36-39 29-20 39-38 16-39
Position#22
Record24-28
FormLWLLL
Points / game117.0
Allowed / game120.2
vs
Position#6
Record33-19
FormWWLLL
Points / game120.1
Allowed / game116.2
USANBA· United Center
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Denver Nuggets
22 Nov 2026
CHI v DEN
upcoming
07 Feb 2026
CHI120
DEN136
27 Jan 2025
CHI129
DEN121
12 Dec 2023
CHI106
DEN114
13 Nov 2022
CHI103
DEN126
06 Dec 2021
CHI109
DEN97
01 Mar 2021
CHI112
DEN118
23 Mar 2020
CHI v DEN
upcoming
31 Oct 2018
CHI107
DEN108
21 Mar 2018
CHI102
DEN135
28 Feb 2017
CHI107
DEN125
02 Dec 2015
CHI99
DEN90
01 Jan 2015
CHI106
DEN101
21 Feb 2014
CHI117
DEN89
18 Mar 2013
CHI118
DEN119
26 Mar 2012
CHI91
DEN108
08 Nov 2010
CHI94
DEN92
10 Nov 2009
CHI89
DEN90
20 Feb 2009
CHI116
DEN99
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Denver Nuggets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
138-110
138
110
+28
142avg 112
H21/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
120-115
120
115
+5
114avg 112
A23/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
114-111
114
111
+3
116avg 112
H25/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
118-129
118
129
-11
118avg 112
H27/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
L
110-113
110
113
-3
106avg 112
A29/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
113-116
113
116
-3
104avg 112
H30/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
125-118
125
118
+7
125avg 112
A01/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
91-134
91
134
-43
75avg 112
A01/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
115-131
115
131
-16
105avg 112
A04/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
107-123
107
123
-16
98avg 112
A06/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-30
45-19
32-34
36-27
26-32
34-29
33-29
27-25
30-28
22-30
36-27
26-26
31-35
25-34
33-35
29-25
33-24
20-25
32-27
25-37
31-34
20-28
34-29
28-25
31-25
25-38
35-21
34-34
13-34
27-28
22-39
29-33
24-39
28-38
37-28
26-26
25-33
33-32
30-35
19-23
235.1Avg total
115.1Scored
120.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (52)117.0120.2237.2-3.246%
Season at home (26)116.1117.0233.2-0.958%
Season away (26)117.8123.4241.2-5.535%
Last 10 (10)115.1120.0235.1-4.940%
Last 5 (5)110.2124.4234.6-14.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)115.4120.0235.4-4.652%
vs Similar (7)117.0117.3234.3-0.343%
vs Weaker (2)116.5107.0223.5+9.550%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNuggets
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
87-110
87
110
-23
72avg 112
H19/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
107-115
107
115
-8
94avg 112
H21/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
107-97
107
97
+10
101avg 112
A23/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
102-100
102
100
+2
96avg 112
A24/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
107-109
107
109
-2
102avg 112
H28/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
107-103
107
103
+4
101avg 112
H30/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
122-109
122
109
+13
127avg 112
H31/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
111-121
111
121
-10
108avg 112
H02/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
121-124
121
124
-3
111avg 112
A04/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
127-134 OT
127
134
-7
116avg 112
A05/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-33
16-27
23-27
30-23
37-28
34-29
17-29
19-29
27-23
21-23
33-29
26-22
21-21
27-21
30-21
24-37
18-31
28-21
26-30
35-27
30-26
34-23
15-27
28-27
35-27
24-23
33-30
30-29
26-32
29-30
30-39
26-20
27-32
23-37
30-24
41-31
30-28
23-27
29-33
26-20
222.0Avg total
109.8Scored
112.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (52)120.1116.2236.3+3.963%
Season at home (24)118.7115.3234.0+3.458%
Season away (28)121.3117.0238.3+4.368%
Last 10 (10)109.8112.2222.0-2.440%
Last 5 (5)117.6118.2235.8-0.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)111.0121.0232.0-10.00%
vs Similar (15)113.0117.9230.9-4.940%
vs Weaker ◀ (14)119.9113.2233.1+6.679%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.5-4.5Q1: -1.2-1.2Q2Q2: -2.2-2.2Q2: -0.2-0.2Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: -2.3-2.3Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: +2.0+2.0
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.5-4.5Q1: -1.2-1.2Q2Q2: -2.2-2.2Q2: -0.2-0.2Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: -2.3-2.3Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: +2.0+2.0
Chicago BullsDenver Nuggets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
70-49
70
49
+21
H21/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
60-61
60
61
-1
A23/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H25/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
56-69
56
69
-13
H27/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A29/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
51-62
51
62
-11
H30/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
56-63
56
63
-7
A01/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
40-62
40
62
-22
A01/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
52-77
52
77
-25
A04/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
58-65
58
65
-7
A06/02
NBA
116.3Avg total
54.8Scored
61.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.258.7114.9-2.637%-
Last 30 at home (16)57.856.8114.5+1.044%-
Last 30 away (14)54.461.0115.4-6.629%-
Last 10 (10)54.861.5116.3-6.720%-
Last 5 (5)51.465.8117.2-14.40%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)55.759.2114.9-3.529%-
vs Similar (7)58.058.7116.7-0.757%-
vs Weaker (2)55.054.0109.0+1.050%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
34-60
34
60
-26
H19/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
71-57
71
57
+14
H21/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
48-46
48
46
+2
A23/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
48-42
48
42
+6
A24/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
46-52
46
52
-6
H28/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
64-49
64
49
+15
H30/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
59-50
59
50
+9
H31/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
55-62
55
62
-7
H02/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
50-69
50
69
-19
A04/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
53-55
53
55
-2
A05/02
NBA
107.0Avg total
52.8Scored
54.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.655.5113.1+2.147%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.154.4111.6+2.757%-
Last 30 away (16)57.956.4114.4+1.538%-
Last 10 (10)52.854.2107.0-1.450%-
Last 5 (5)56.257.0113.2-0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)55.062.0117.0-7.00%-
vs Similar (15)54.957.0111.9-2.133%-
vs Weaker ◀ (14)60.653.4114.1+7.264%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 115.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀45%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.8 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers51.3 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.0 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.523.9
52.5%
54.8%47.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.817.1
40.0%
35.8%51.3
🏀 Free throws20.116.0
79.6%
78.1%16.0
They take 88.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 42.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 48% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 109.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.2 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.0 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.026.1
52.2%
54.8%52.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.012.2
35.9%
35.8%36.6
🏀 Free throws26.021.0
80.8%
78.1%21.0
They take 84.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Feb 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
LLLWLLLWWW
Denver Nuggets
LLLWWLWWLL
#22
League position
#6
-4.8
Net rating
-2.5
111.7
Offensive rating
113.5
116.4
Defensive rating
116.0
56.1%
Effective FG%
52.9%
56.3%
Opp. effective FG%
53.2%
14.1%
Turnover %
10.9%
20.8%
Off. rebound %
22.1%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.31
40.0%
3-point %
35.9%
70.5%
Assist %
65.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence111.7 · 113.5Defence116.4 · 116.0Shooting56.1% · 52.9%3-point %40.0% · 35.9%Ball care14.1% · 10.9%Off. rebounds20.8% · 22.1%Free throws0.23 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)40% · 40%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ Denver Nuggets
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
6
Chicago Bulls wins
4
Denver Nuggets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/02/26AToronto Raptors107-123
04/02/26AMilwaukee Bucks115-131
01/02/26AMiami Heat91-134
01/02/26AMiami Heat125-118
30/01/26HMiami Heat113-116
29/01/26AIndiana Pacers110-113
27/01/26HLos Angeles Lakers118-129
25/01/26HBoston Celtics114-111
23/01/26AMinnesota Timberwolves120-115
21/01/26HLos Angeles Clippers138-110
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/02/26ANew York Knicks127-134 OT
04/02/26ADetroit Pistons121-124
02/02/26HOklahoma City Thunder111-121
31/01/26HLos Angeles Clippers122-109
30/01/26HBrooklyn Nets107-103
28/01/26HDetroit Pistons107-109
24/01/26AMilwaukee Bucks102-100
23/01/26AWashington Wizards107-97
21/01/26HLos Angeles Lakers107-115
19/01/26HCharlotte Hornets87-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL46%
HomeWWWLL58%
AwayLWLLL35%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games522626
Win %46%58%35%
Points / game117.0116.1117.8
Allowed / game120.2117.0123.4
Point differential-3.2-0.9-5.5
Avg total237.2233.2241.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%27%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won63% (19)75% (8)55% (11)
Overtime %2%0%4%
Denver Nuggets
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL63%
HomeLLWWL58%
AwayWWWLL68%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games522428
Win %63%58%68%
Points / game120.1118.7121.3
Allowed / game116.2115.3117.0
Point differential+3.9+3.4+4.3
Avg total236.3234.0238.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%33%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (19)50% (8)55% (11)
Overtime %10%8%11%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder51391276%119.8108.3+11.5
2 Detroit Pistons51381375%117.5109.7+7.8
3 San Antonio Spurs50341668%117.5112.2+5.3
4 Boston Celtics52341865%115.6108.4+7.2
5 Denver Nuggets52331963%120.1116.2+3.9
6 Los Angeles Lakers49311863%116.3115.8+0.5
7 Houston Rockets51321963%115.1110.0+5.1
8 New York Knicks50311962%117.2112.3+4.9
9 Phoenix Suns51312061%114.3110.9+3.4
10 Minnesota Timberwolves53322160%119.5114.8+4.7
11 Cleveland Cavaliers52312160%119.4115.8+3.7
12 Toronto Raptors52312160%114.2112.3+1.9
13 Philadelphia 76ers51292257%116.8115.4+1.5
14 Golden State Warriors52282454%115.9113.6+2.3
15 Orlando Magic49262353%115.0115.4-0.4
16 Miami Heat52272552%119.7117.7+2.0
17 Atlanta Hawks54262848%117.5118.4-0.9
18 Charlotte Hornets53252847%116.0114.0+2.0
19 Los Angeles Clippers51242747%112.3113.1-0.7
20 Portland Trail Blazers52242846%115.6118.1-2.4
21 Chicago Bulls52242846%117.0120.2-3.2
22 Milwaukee Bucks50212942%112.0115.7-3.7
23 Memphis Grizzlies50203040%115.3117.4-2.1
24 Dallas Mavericks52193337%114.2117.2-3.0
25 Utah Jazz53163730%118.3126.7-8.4
26 Brooklyn Nets51143727%107.3114.9-7.6
27 Washington Wizards51143727%112.4122.7-10.3
28 New Orleans Pelicans54144026%114.6120.9-6.3
29 Indiana Pacers52133925%110.7118.4-7.7
30 Sacramento Kings53124123%110.5120.4-9.9
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chicago Bulls36293916120
Denver Nuggets39203839136
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