San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Player Prop Picks 12-5-24 Picks

San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Player Prop Picks 12-5-24

This matchup between the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs will highlight contrasting trajectories. The Bulls, led by Zach LaVine, aim to solidify their rhythm after an inconsistent start. Chicago’s offense is anchored by LaVine’s scoring explosiveness and Nikola Vucevic’s craftiness in the paint.

The Spurs will rely heavily on Victor Wembanyama, whose versatility has been a bright spot. However, their defense has struggled at times which the Bulls will focus on exploiting because they have their own problems on defense as well. This should be a high-scoring fast-paced game. 

Chris Paul Over 11.5 Points

Chris Paul has shown a steady scoring output. Averaging 10.3 points per game across 21 games, he has been efficient, shooting 45.3% from the field, including 37.5% from beyond the arc on 5.2 attempts per game. Paul also maintains a perfect 100% from the free-throw line on 1.6 attempts per game. His shot distribution highlights his role as a facilitator and spot-up shooter, complementing younger players on the team.

Paul is coming off a game where he only scored two points against the Phoenix Suns but I love him to bounce back in this spot. He’s going against this Chicago Bulls team that is allowing the most points per game to opposing teams in the league and ranking in the bottom 10 in almost every defensive category. I expect Chris Paul to carve up this Chicago Bulls defense in transition. 

Zach Lavine Over 23.5 Points

Zach LaVine is having a solid scoring season for the Chicago Bulls so far this season. He has averaged 22.0 points per game, playing approximately 33.8 minutes per contest. His shooting efficiency is noteworthy, with a 50.9% field goal percentage, including 42.9% from three-point range on 7.4 attempts per game. He’s also consistent from the free-throw line, hitting 82.5% of his shots. LaVine’s true shooting percentage is an impressive 63.9%, reflecting his scoring efficiency across all shot types.

I think we see Zach LaVine having a nice night on Thursday against this Spurs team. He’s coming off of a game where he only scored 18 points against the Brooklyn Nets but over his last 10 games, we’ve seen him have some monstrous nights on the offensive side of the ball. In the game I expect to be high-scoring and fast-paced the Bulls will need Zach Lavine to have a good game on offense to have a chance in this one.

Victor Wembanyama Over 10.5 Rebounds

Victor Wembanyama has been a dominant force on the boards during this season, averaging 10.4 rebounds per game. His rebounding is split effectively between offensive and defensive efforts, with 2.1 offensive rebounds and 8.3 defensive rebounds per game, showcasing his ability to contribute on both ends of the floor. Wembanyama’s size and athleticism make him a key component for the San Antonio Spurs in controlling possessions and providing second-chance opportunities.

Wembanyama is coming off back-to-back games where he had 13 rebounds and I expect them to have another big night on the glass in this one. He’s going against this Chicago Bulls team that is allowing 54.5 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is the fifth most in the whole NBA. With the amount of shots the Bulls take and give up per game there will be plenty of opportunities for Wembanyama to collect boards.