Bulls vs Nuggets NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 11
The Bulls and Nuggets meet in a preseason game on Sunday, October 11, at 9:00 PM ET in Denver.
Price: Nuggets 75¢, Bulls 25¢ (Polymarket, as of Sun 7:46 AM ET)
Kalshi: Nuggets 73¢, Bulls 27¢
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The Nuggets are heavy favorites at 75¢, with the Bulls at 25¢. Kalshi has the Nuggets 2¢ cheaper at 73¢.
Who will play, and for how long
Expect the regulars for a stint in each half at most. Late minutes go to rookies and camp invites, so the final score says little about either team.
Availability
As of Sun 7:46 AM ET. Expect updates before tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Matas Buzelis (Bulls): Day-To-Day, right ankle, expected back Oct 11
Tre Jones (Bulls): Day-To-Day, left hip, expected back Oct 11
Nic Claxton (Bulls): Day-To-Day, not specified hamstring, expected back Oct 21
Jalen Smith (Bulls): Day-To-Day, left foot, expected back Oct 11
Spencer Jones (Nuggets): Day-To-Day, not specified hamstring, expected back Oct 11
Zach Collins (Bulls): Day-To-Day, right toe, expected back Oct 11
Jaylin Sellers (Bulls): Day-To-Day, back, expected back Oct 11
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
These are 2025-26 numbers on current rosters: a guide to who the regulars are, not to tonight’s minutes.
Bulls
Josh Giddey: 32.1 min, 24.4% usage, 17.0 pts, 8.3 reb, 9.1 ast
Norman Powell: 29.6 min, 27.2% usage, 21.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.4 ast (new, was MIA)
Matas Buzelis: 29.2 min, 22.7% usage, 16.3 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.1 ast
Nic Claxton: 27.8 min, 17.7% usage, 11.7 pts, 6.9 reb, 3.7 ast (new, was BKN)
Tre Jones: 27.0 min, 19.2% usage, 14.1 pts, 3.1 reb, 5.4 ast
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic: 34.8 min, 30.4% usage, 27.7 pts, 12.9 reb, 10.7 ast
Jamal Murray: 35.4 min, 27.9% usage, 25.4 pts, 4.4 reb, 7.1 ast
DeMar DeRozan: 31.2 min, 22.8% usage, 18.4 pts, 2.9 reb, 4.1 ast (new, was SAC)
Christian Braun: 31.8 min, 14.8% usage, 12.0 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.7 ast
Cameron Johnson: 30.5 min, 15.1% usage, 12.2 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.4 ast
Top rookies: Caleb Wilson, pick 4 (Bulls).
Track the game through tip on NBA WIRE, and check NBA MARKET for the better price.
FAQ
Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight?
Nikola Jokic was not on the injury report as of Sun 7:46 AM ET. That matters less in preseason than who the coach decides to rest. Watch the Nuggets pregame session, 60 to 90 minutes out.
Who is favored in Bulls vs Nuggets?
The Nuggets are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Bulls. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Bulls vs Nuggets?
Sunday, October 11, at 9:00 PM ET, in Denver.
Good luck!
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