The Chicago Bulls play host to the San Antonio Spurs at the United Center on Monday night. Here’s a Bulls vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Spurs Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have been in great form as they’ve won seven of their first nine games and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after beating the Pelicans by 126-119 on Saturday. De’Aaron Fox led the team with 24 points on nine of 14 shooting in his season debut, Victor Wembenyama added 18 points with 18 rebounds and three blocks, Devin Vassell tallied 16 points while Stephon Castle chipped in with 14 points and 14 assists.
As a team, the Spurs shot 53 percent from the field and 14 of 40 from the 3-point line as they battled the pesky Pelicans in a tight contest until the fourth quarter. Fox carried the Spurs over the line in his first game back from surgery to his left pinky finger.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have cooled off a bit recently with three losses in their last four outings. They will be eager to avoid a third straight loss after getting beaten by the Cavaliers in a 128-122 road defeat on Saturday. Isaac Okoro led the team with 19 points on five of seven shooting, Jalen Smith added 18 points with 11 rebounds off the bench, Tre Jones scored 17 points while Josh Giddey chipped in with 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
As a team, the Bulls shot 45 percent from the field and 13 of 29 from the 3-point line as they got off to a flyer and exploded for 43 points in the second quarter to take a 19-point lead. However, they couldn’t hold off the Cavaliers and leaked 72 points in the second half to suffer their toughest defeat of the season so far.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last six games as home underdogs.
- The Spurs have lost each of their last four games at United Center.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games at United Center.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Bulls have lost seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Spurs have won each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last five home games against the Spurs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs’ last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Nikola Vucevic is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (10.6) and three-point shooting percentage (47.2%) this season.
- Josh Giddey is one of only two players in the league to have recorded a triple-double in consecutive games this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Harrison Barnes ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (3.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (11.7).
- The Bulls have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 19 points vs 76ers on November 4.
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (37.2).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.0).
Bulls vs Spurs Prediction
The Spurs are still keeping an eye on Luke Kornet who is questionable with an ankle injury, while the Bulls are still missing Coby White, and they have Josh Giddey listed as questionable for this one. We should be in for a close contest, but with an injury cloud hanging over the Bulls’ Giddey, I prefer a play on the red-hot Spurs at the short line. I liked what I saw from them with Fox now in the lineup.