- Both Teams are underrated defensively, with the Bulls climbing into top 11 against offenses this season and Denver being top 10 in defense.

- Bulls have gone over the total in 3 of the last 5 (3 straight) but overall only 4 of the last 10 games. A regression back to an under spot is due.

- Denver has only played 2 top 12 defenses in the last 10 games (Memphis and Miami) both those games went under.

- Denver are rightfully projected to win, because The Bulls are a bottom 20 offense that can be contained by a good nuggets team that has been red hot at home this year (30-4 home record). This total opened at 230.5 and is leaning to the under now at 229.

Official Play: Under 229

Side Bet: Denver -8