With Nikola Jokic nursing an injury, Jamal Murray is the player who can ensure the Nuggets stay in capable hands in the Windy City.
Feb 7, 2026 • 13:30 ET
• 4 min read
EXPERT PICK – PROP
Jamal Murray o25.5 Points Scored (-115)
Read Analysis
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) looks on during the second quarter.
A pair of black and blue teams tip off at United Center tonight when the Chicago Bulls host the Denver Nuggets.
Both teams are potentially dealing with key injuries, with Josh Giddey ruled out for Chicago and Nikola Jokic questionable for Denver.
Jamal Murray has stepped up in a big way for Denver over their last few games, and I’m predicting another high-flying game for the guard in my Nuggets vs. Bulls predictions & NBA picks for Saturday, February 7.
Nuggets vs Bulls prediction
Nuggets vs Bulls best bet: Jamal Murray Over 25.5 points (-115)
Nikola Jokic returned from a knee injury in late January but is right back on the injury list for tonight’s game with an ankle sprain. Of course, NBA players play through sprains all the time, but Jokic has not quite looked like himself since returning from his knee injury, shooting just 45% from the field.
Fortunately for the Denver Nuggets, they’ve got another capable scorer in Jamal Murray, who’s been carrying the load for the past month.
Murray is fresh off two straight games with 32+ points, and since the start of 2026, is averaging 27.7 ppg in 37 minutes per contest. The Nuggets guard is shooting and scoring more than ever, and seems to be thriving in this role.
Murray has scored Over 25.5 points in nine of his last 15 games and looks poised for another big performance vs. a Chicago Bulls defense that ranks fifth-last in the NBA (120.2 papg).
Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account
Nuggets vs Bulls same-game parlay
Christian Braun has played just 16 games this season due to an ankle injury and hasn’t been much of a factor in his few appearances this calendar year. The Nuggets guard has scored six points or fewer in each of his last six outings.
Still, the Nuggets should cover the spread tonight, especially if Jokic is good to go. Denver has covered the spread in 57.7% of its games this season – the third-highest mark in the NBA – while Chicago’s lineup is in turmoil right now with injuries and ongoing trades.
Nuggets vs Bulls SGP
- Jamal Murray Over 25.5 points
- Christian Braun Under 11.5 points
- Nuggets -5.5
Our “from downtown” SGP: Nuggets hope for a healthy Jokic
Jokic posted a triple double on Wednesday and leads the NBA with 17 this season – seven more than anyone else. If Joker is healthy, he’ll dominate against a depleted Bulls team.
Nuggets vs Bulls SGP
- Jamal Murray Over 25.5 points
- Christian Braun Under 11.5 points
- Nuggets -5.5
- Nikola Jokic to record triple-double
Nuggets vs Bulls odds
- Spread: Nuggets -5.5 (-110) | Bulls +5.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Nuggets -215 | Bulls +180
- Over/Under: Over 232.5 (-115) | Under 232.5 (-105)
Nuggets vs Bulls betting trend to know
The Over is 5-0 in the last five meetings. Find more NBA betting trends for Nuggets vs. Bulls.
How to watch Nuggets vs Bulls
Location
United Center, Chicago, IL
Date
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Tip-off
8:00 p.m. ET
TV
Altitude, CHSN
Nuggets vs Bulls latest injuries
Not intended for use in MA.
Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.
Pages related to this topic
After writing a few pieces for the Varsity newspaper during his time at the University of Toronto, Chris Faria’s career in sports truly began in 2019 when he attended the sports journalism program at Centennial College. Since then, he’s covered virtually every sport under the sun, having written for several different outlets including Covers and the Canadian Olympic Committee. A lifelong hockey fan and player, Chris currently works full-time for the National Hockey League.
Outside of hockey, he’s also an avid poker player and mixed martial arts fan, which is coincidentally his favorite sport to bet on – usually in the form of a parlay on bet365. The main lesson he’s learned from years of betting is bankroll management: “Never bet more than you’re comfortable losing and never chase your losses.”
Read More
