Bulls vs Spurs Prediction
I don’t want to back the Bulls as much as the next guy, but these lines with the Spurs are still out of control. The Spurs are just 5-6 ATS on the season, and the offensive shooting still isn’t up to par. The Spurs are 14th in offensive field goal percentage and 17th in offensive three-point percentage. This is also a look-ahead spot for the Spurs with the red-hot Warriors on deck.
Also, for what it’s worth, the Bulls have won 7 of the last 10 games against the Spurs and have covered 8 of those games. The Spurs haven’t cashed a ticket against the Bulls since January 2024. Again, the Spurs are getting these inflated lines nightly because they made the finals last season. A lot of it feels like an overreaction, and it’s hard to get involved. I’m grabbing the points with the Bulls if forced to pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Suns and Trail Blazers, and they play the Warriors next. The Spurs have won 23 of their last 27 games. The Spurs are 5-0 SU on the road, 4-2 SU at home, and 5-6 ATS this season.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 118.8 points per game on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 107 points per game on 43.2 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 30.1 points per game and 11.9 rebounds. Dylan Harper is averaging 18 points per game and 4.4 assists. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 13.9 points per game and 5.9 assists. Stephon Castle is averaging 14.3 points and 5.2 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the 76ers and Knicks, and they play the Hawks next. The Bulls have lost 7 straight games. The Bulls are 1-5 SU on the road, 0-3 SU at home, and 4-5 ATS on the season.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 112.8 points per game on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 129.3 points per game on 48.5 percent shooting. Caleb Wilson is averaging 19.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Norman Powell is averaging 19.3 points and 1.6 assists per game. Matas Buzelis is averaging 13.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Jalen Smith is averaging 11.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 27.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 39.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Bulls vs Spurs Injury Report
Zach Collins is questionable for the Bulls with an illness. Tobe Awaka is questionable with back tightness. Norman Powell is questionable with back spasms.
The Spurs will continue to be without Jayden Quaintance due to a knee injury. Tobias Harris remains out with a calf issue. Devin Vassell is questionable with adductor tightness.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bulls have won each of their last four home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against the Spurs.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games at United Center.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last nine games.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last nine night games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Spurs’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Bulls’ last six home games against the Spurs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.9) this season.
- Caleb Wilson is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (4.4) this season.
- De’Aaron Fox ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for FG% (53.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (129.3).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-16.7).
- The Spurs rank T1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+11.7).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.4).