Stephen Nover's NBA Total of the Week
(NBA) Denver vs. Chicago,
Total: 222.00 | -105.00 Over
Result: Loss
It's easy to remember Denver's last game. That was two nights ago when the Nuggets lost 149-141 in double overtime.

This marks the Nuggets' third of a season-high seven-game road trip. So look for the Nuggets to go at a more slow pace especially coming off a wild double overtime game. Prior to that game, the Nuggets had managed only 94 points in a seven-point road loss to the Grizzlies, who had dropped 19 in a row entering that matchup.

The Nuggets remain without guard Gary Harris, their leading scorer. He's out with a knee injury.

The Bulls played their last game without their three best offensive players - Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen. The result was a 110-92 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. That's 92 points against a below average Knicks defense. The Bulls lacked any rhythm offensively minus their three leading scorers.

Dunn is out for sure here. Maybe LaVine and Markkanen return, although the Bulls have no urgency to rush them back. So I'm going to go Under this high total.