San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Preview
At 8:30 ET, the 9th-place Bulls (-231) will take on the 15th-place Spurs (+188) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 226.
Chicago is favored by 6 points and comes into this game with an 18-22 record. San Antonio has won two straight games and is 7-30 on the season. NBCS will have TV coverage for this game.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Bulls and Spurs did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Bulls have a record of 3-0. The Bulls also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 224 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Although Chicago has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-4-1. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
- Across their last three home contests, San Antonio has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 114 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Spurs have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. San Antonio posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
- The last ten games that Chicago was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-3-1 while going 7-3 straight up.
San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Chicago is 18-22 this season and is 9th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 6-7 compared to 12-15 against other teams in the East.
When playing on the road, the Bulls are 5-12 straight-up and have an average scoring differential of -7.0 points per game. As the favorite, they are 10-7 straight-up and 8-8 against the spread.
The Bulls’ O/U record for the season is 20-19-1, and the over has hit in three straight games. In their last game, they lost to the Warriors by a score of 140-131 (O/U line of 228).
This season, the average over/under line in Chicago’s games is 221.5, and their games have averaged 222.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 226 is lower than 32 of their previous games.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulls are 27th in the league, averaging 110.3 points per game. On the road, they are 26th in the league at 109.4 points per game.
Chicago is 28th in field goal percentage at 45% and 27th in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, the Bulls are the slowest team in the NBA at 96.5 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 32.5% of their games. In terms of three-point shooting, Chicago is 20th in the league at 36%.
At this time, the Bulls’ defense is positioned 12th in the NBA, permitting 112.4 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bulls defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.5% while allowing 36.5% from downtown.
San Antonio is 7-30 overall this season, and they are 15th in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 2-11, and 5-19 against other teams in the West.
At home, the Spurs are 3-15 straight up and 8-10 against the spread. As the underdog, they have gone 4-30 this year, and they have lost five straight games in this role. The average scoring differential for the Spurs as the underdog is -11.8 PPG.
Against the spread, San Antonio is 17-20 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last two home games. As the underdog, they are 14-20 ATS and have an average scoring differential of -11.8 PPG.
In their last game, the Spurs beat the Hornets by a score of 135-99. They were also able to cover the spread, as they were 2-point favorites going into the game.
The over/under line for the Spurs’ last game was 237, but the teams combined for just 234 points. This was the 8th straight game for San Antonio with an O/U line below 226, and their O/U record for the season is 22-14-1.
When playing at home, the Spurs have been able to increase their scoring to 116.3 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in the league in scoring at 112.5 points per game. In terms of pace, the Spurs are 3rd in the NBA at 102.2 possessions per game.
San Antonio has been able to outscore the NBA scoring average in 45.9% of their games this season. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 27th in the league at 45%. From three-point range, the Spurs are 14th in made threes at 12.8 per game but are just 27th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
So far, the Spurs have been able to outscore their own scoring average in their last four games. In terms of free throws, they are 28th in made free throws at 15.8 per game. In terms of assists, the Spurs are 4th in the NBA at 29.1 per game.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Spurs is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 121.7 points per game (26th). The San Antonio defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.7% of their field goal attempts vs. San Antonio.
Despite being 6 point underdogs, we predict the Spurs to come out on top with a final score of 111-106.
San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- We like the Spurs on the moneyline (+188)
- The Spurs are also our pick on the spread at +6
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Doug McDermott – Ankle – Questionable
- Zach Collins – Ankle – Out
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
- Victor Wembanyama – Rest – Out
- Sidy Cissoko – Ankle – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Right Foot – Out
