Bulls vs. Nuggets prediction: Denver favored to win Monday's NBA matchup [11/17/2025]

The Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls will meet in NBA action at Ball Arena on Monday, with tipoff at 9:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Nuggets as the most likely winner of the Bulls vs. Nuggets game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Nuggets lineup will feature stars like Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, while the Bulls will look to Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic and Matas Buzelis.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Bulls vs. Nuggets prediction: Who will win and cover?

As part of Dimers' NBA predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, spread, and over/under probabilities for Monday's clash between the Bulls and Nuggets.

According to our model, the Bulls (+12.5) have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the 240.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.

Bulls vs. Nuggets odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bulls	Nuggets
Spread	+12.5 (-110)	-12.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+525	-670
Total	o240.5 (-115)	u240.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Bulls vs. Nuggets picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Bulls +12.5	-110
Moneyline	Bulls	+525
Total	Under 240.5	-105

According to our best NBA bets for Monday, the top play to make on this game is Bulls +12.5 at the spread.

Bulls vs. Nuggets player props

Betting on Bulls vs. Nuggets NBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.

Josh Giddey is expected to lead the Bulls with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to have 28 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the Nuggets.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.

Bulls prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Bulls are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Josh Giddey	18	9	9	2	48
Nikola Vucevic	16	9	3	2	37
Matas Buzelis	16	5	2	2	30
Kevin Huerter	14	4	3	2	29
Ayo Dosunmu	11	2	3	1	22

Nuggets prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Nuggets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Nikola Jokic	28	12	10	2	66
Jamal Murray	23	4	6	3	43
Aaron Gordon	18	6	3	2	34
Cameron Johnson	13	3	3	2	26
Tim Hardaway	12	2	2	2	20

Bulls vs. Nuggets game-day updates and essential details

Monday's game between the Nuggets and Bulls at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
• Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

We predict the Nuggets, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat the Bulls on Monday, with Nikola Jokic projected for a game-high 66 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bulls vs. Nuggets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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