The trusty Projection Model has its sights zeroed in on the Bulls, gauging them as at least nine points better than the Nuggets, whom they host Tuesday. Chicago appears to be trending upward, with four straight wins highlighted by a 117-99 thrashing of the Cavaliers on the road in their last outing. The Nuggets have lost three of four and continue to be dogged by a Swiss-cheese defense that has allowed more than 100 points in eight straight games. Go with the hot home team here.