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Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Stats

Date: Fri 12 Feb 2027
Tip-off: 02:00
Scheduled
Position#13
Record4-3
FormLWWLW
Points / game115.4
Allowed / game114.7
vs
Form · last 5 games
4.8/10
Around normal
4.3/10
Below normal
Position#27
Record1-7
FormLLLLL
Points / game111.6
Allowed / game129.6
USANBA· Ball Arena
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Denver Nuggets v Chicago Bulls
11 Feb 2027
DEN v CHI
upcoming
17 Nov 2025
DEN127
CHI130
24 Mar 2025
DEN119
CHI129
04 Nov 2023
DEN123
CHI101
08 Mar 2023
DEN96
CHI117
19 Nov 2021
DEN108
CHI114
19 Mar 2021
DEN131
CHI127
03 Apr 2020
DEN v CHI
upcoming
17 Jan 2019
DEN135
CHI105
30 Nov 2017
DEN111
CHI110
22 Nov 2016
DEN110
CHI107
05 Feb 2016
DEN115
CHI110
25 Nov 2014
DEN114
CHI109
21 Nov 2013
DEN97
CHI87
07 Feb 2013
DEN128
CHI96
26 Nov 2010
DEN98
CHI97
21 Nov 2009
DEN112
CHI93
23 Nov 2008
DEN114
CHI101
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Denver Nuggets win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Chicago Bulls win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNuggets
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
96-112
96
112
-16
80avg 114
A26/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
125-113
125
113
+12
123avg 114
H28/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
98-110
98
110
-12
90avg 114
A01/05
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
L
84-96
84
96
-12
62avg 114
A23/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#18
W
141-135 OT
141
135
+6
113avg 114
H25/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
114-134
114
134
-20
92avg 114
H27/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#18
W
104-91
104
91
+13
93avg 114
A29/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#23
W
127-120
127
120
+7
120avg 114
A31/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#8
L
110-118
110
118
-8
96avg 114
H03/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#14
W
128-109
128
109
+19
134avg 114
H05/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-22
31-28
24-32
18-30
34-29
26-22
37-24
28-38
30-29
20-28
24-25
24-28
27-24
21-20
16-26
20-26
24-38
33-35
32-35
37-18
32-28
24-32
28-40
30-34
37-18
20-27
22-28
25-18
32-37
39-30
32-26
24-27
31-19
35-39
21-27
23-33
33-35
31-32
39-15
25-27
226.5Avg total
112.7Scored
113.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (7)115.4114.7230.1+0.757%
Season at home (4)123.2124.0247.2-0.850%
Season away (3)105.0102.3207.3+2.767%
Last 10 (10)112.7113.8226.5-1.150%
Last 5 (5)116.6114.4231.0+2.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)119.8117.0236.8+2.850%
vs Similar (16)117.1114.7231.8+2.462%
vs Weaker ◀ (10)129.3117.8247.1+11.590%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#13
L
103-127
103
127
-24
84avg 102
H11/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
128-149
128
149
-21
93avg 102
A13/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#14
L
92-135
92
135
-43
69avg 102
A21/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#29
W
132-125
132
125
+7
123avg 102
A23/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#19
L
120-124
120
124
-4
110avg 102
H25/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
99-134
99
134
-35
78avg 102
A26/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#17
L
127-133
127
133
-6
119avg 102
H29/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
111-125
111
125
-14
91avg 102
A30/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
107-126
107
126
-19
92avg 102
A03/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#17
L
105-135
105
135
-30
81avg 102
A05/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-28
27-36
26-35
24-28
34-45
22-35
32-39
40-30
23-43
21-26
27-34
21-32
17-32
44-30
41-42
30-21
27-28
35-29
20-40
38-27
21-33
33-33
21-39
24-29
33-34
29-22
34-34
31-43
25-44
24-34
25-21
37-26
23-30
36-34
20-26
28-36
21-43
31-41
27-29
26-22
243.7Avg total
112.4Scored
131.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (8)111.6129.6241.2-18.012%
Season at home (2)123.5128.5252.0-5.00%
Season away (6)107.7130.0237.7-22.317%
Last 10 (10)112.4131.3243.7-18.910%
Last 5 (5)109.8130.6240.4-20.80%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)113.5128.1241.7-14.618%
vs Similar (5)126.0124.6250.6+1.440%
vs Weaker (3)119.3110.7230.0+8.767%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. 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

-14-7+0+7+14Q1Q1: +2.4+2.4Q1: -11.0-11.0Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: -6.6-6.6Q4Q4: -2.5-2.5Q4: +0.5+0.5
-14-7+0+7+14Q1Q1: +2.4+2.4Q1: -11.0-11.0Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: -6.6-6.6Q4Q4: -2.5-2.5Q4: +0.5+0.5
Denver NuggetsChicago Bulls
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
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
54-50
54
50
+4
A26/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
60-51
60
51
+9
H28/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
50-57
50
57
-7
A01/05
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
W
48-44
48
44
+4
A23/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#18
L
57-73
57
73
-16
H25/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
56-60
56
60
-4
H27/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#18
W
57-45
57
45
+12
A29/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#23
W
71-67
71
67
+4
A31/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#8
W
66-58
66
58
+8
H03/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#14
L
64-67
64
67
-3
H05/11
NBA
115.5Avg total
58.3Scored
57.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.058.9118.8+1.150%-
Last 30 at home (18)61.860.3122.1+1.544%-
Last 30 away (12)57.256.8114.0+0.558%-
Last 10 (10)58.357.2115.5+1.160%-
Last 5 (5)62.859.4122.2+3.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)61.259.0120.2+2.250%-
vs Similar (16)56.657.6114.2-1.050%-
vs Weaker ◀ (10)64.860.8125.6+4.050%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#13
L
53-64
53
64
-11
H11/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
56-80
56
80
-24
A13/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#14
L
44-69
44
69
-25
A21/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#29
L
61-62
61
62
-1
A23/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#19
W
62-57
62
57
+5
H25/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
54-66
54
66
-12
A26/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#17
W
62-56
62
56
+6
H29/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
49-78
49
78
-29
A30/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
59-64
59
64
-5
A03/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#17
L
52-84
52
84
-32
A05/11
NBA
123.2Avg total
55.2Scored
68.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.363.3118.7-8.033%-
Last 30 at home (11)56.462.0118.4-5.636%-
Last 30 away (19)54.764.1118.8-9.432%-
Last 10 (10)55.268.0123.2-12.820%-
Last 5 (5)55.269.6124.8-14.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)54.563.9118.4-9.427%-
vs Similar (5)58.468.4126.8-10.040%-
vs Weaker (3)56.351.0107.3+5.367%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 111.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀21%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.6 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws23.6 pts a game · 21% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.2 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.128.5
54.7%
54.0%57.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.110.2
31.8%
35.0%30.6
🏀 Free throws29.223.6
80.8%
76.6%23.6
They take 84.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 115.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.6 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.6 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.7 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.2 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.129.8
57.2%
54.0%59.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.111.2
27.9%
35.0%33.6
🏀 Free throws28.822.7
78.8%
76.6%22.7
They take 92.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 12 Feb 2027 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Denver Nuggets
WLWWLWLLWL
Chicago Bulls
LLLLLLWLLL
#13
League position
#27
-3.3
Net rating
-8.0
107.0
Offensive rating
98.1
110.3
Defensive rating
106.1
52.0%
Effective FG%
50.5%
53.9%
Opp. effective FG%
55.4%
12.4%
Turnover %
14.4%
14.2%
Off. rebound %
15.1%
0.35
Free-throw rate
0.31
31.8%
3-point %
27.9%
66.1%
Assist %
64.4%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence107.0 · 98.1Defence110.3 · 106.1Shooting52.0% · 50.5%3-point %31.8% · 27.9%Ball care12.4% · 14.4%Off. rebounds14.2% · 15.1%Free throws0.35 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)50% · 10%
■ Denver Nuggets   ■ Chicago Bulls
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
4
Denver Nuggets wins
6
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/11/26HToronto Raptors128-109
03/11/26HPortland Trail Blazers110-118
31/10/26APhoenix Suns127-120
29/10/26ANew Orleans Pelicans104-91
27/10/26HGolden State Warriors114-134
25/10/26HNew Orleans Pelicans141-135 OT
23/10/26AOklahoma City Thunder84-96
01/05/26AMinnesota Timberwolves98-110
28/04/26HMinnesota Timberwolves125-113
26/04/26AMinnesota Timberwolves96-112
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/11/26ANew York Knicks105-135
03/11/26APhiladelphia 76ers107-126
30/10/26ABoston Celtics111-125
29/10/26HNew York Knicks127-133
26/10/26ABoston Celtics99-134
25/10/26HWashington Wizards120-124
23/10/26AMilwaukee Bucks132-125
21/10/26AToronto Raptors92-135
13/04/26ADallas Mavericks128-149
11/04/26HOrlando Magic103-127

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Denver Nuggets
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW57%
HomeWLLW50%
AwayLWW67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games743
Win %57%50%67%
Points / game115.4123.2105.0
Allowed / game114.7124.0102.3
Point differential+0.7-0.8+2.7
Avg total230.1247.2207.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%25%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %14%25%0%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL12%
HomeLL0%
AwayWLLLL17%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games826
Win %12%0%17%
Points / game111.6123.5107.7
Allowed / game129.6128.5130.0
Point differential-18.0-5.0-22.3
Avg total241.2252.0237.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (1)0% (1)-
Overtime %0%0%0%
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 Los Angeles Lakers108280%122.0114.3+7.7
2 Philadelphia 76ers108280%109.4106.6+2.8
3 Houston Rockets97278%117.9107.6+10.3
4 Boston Celtics97278%114.8105.1+9.7
5 San Antonio Spurs97278%117.7108.7+9.0
6 Oklahoma City Thunder97278%112.0107.4+4.6
7 Detroit Pistons86275%111.1101.8+9.4
8 Portland Trail Blazers86275%121.4112.4+9.0
9 Minnesota Timberwolves107370%118.4107.7+10.7
10 Memphis Grizzlies96367%117.9111.8+6.1
11 Golden State Warriors96367%117.8113.0+4.8
12 Atlanta Hawks106460%118.1114.9+3.2
13 Denver Nuggets74357%115.4114.7+0.7
14 Toronto Raptors95456%118.2112.8+5.4
15 Cleveland Cavaliers95456%119.2114.7+4.6
16 Dallas Mavericks95456%112.1110.9+1.2
17 New York Knicks84450%110.0105.1+4.9
18 New Orleans Pelicans94544%120.2118.8+1.4
19 Washington Wizards94544%111.4112.3-0.9
20 Indiana Pacers93633%111.2114.2-3.0
21 Miami Heat93633%116.0122.6-6.6
22 Charlotte Hornets103730%96.3110.2-13.9
23 Phoenix Suns72529%113.9121.4-7.6
24 Brooklyn Nets82625%106.6112.9-6.2
25 Orlando Magic82625%105.5115.0-9.5
26 Los Angeles Clippers81712%109.1115.6-6.5
27 Chicago Bulls81712%111.6129.6-18.0
28 Utah Jazz91811%106.9118.2-11.3
29 Milwaukee Bucks91811%109.7122.1-12.4
30 Sacramento Kings91811%109.2123.3-14.1
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.
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