Chicago Bulls (16-19) vs San Antonio Spurs (18-17)
January 6, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls +3.5 / San Antonio Spurs -3.5 — Over/Under: 236.5
The San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls meet Monday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs split with the Nuggets, beat the Clippers, and then play the Bucks, Lakers, and Grizzlies next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 25.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.7 points and 3 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Knicks, lost to the Wizards, and they play the Pacers, Wizards, and Kings next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.9 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 121.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22.7 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.4 points and 3.3 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 4.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Spurs have lost 12 of their last 13 games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Bulls have won each of their last five games against the Spurs.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games at United Center.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of the Bulls’ last five games.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six games at United Center against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won 12 of the Spurs’ last 13 games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games following a home win.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (9.0) this season.
- Coby White ranks 17th amongst qualified players for FT% (88.8%) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Harrison Barnes ranks 32nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.3).
- The Bulls rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.5).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.6).
- The Spurs have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Chicago Bulls have found ways to win games here and there, but I don’t believe they can keep it up. The Bulls still have some showing and proving to do, and they’ve seen 11 of their 19 losses come at home. The San Antonio Spurs are growing before our eyes, and that includes wins in five of their last nine games. The losses were an overtime game against the Nuggets, and close games to Timberwolves, Knicks, and 76ers. If this continues, the Spurs will be a playoff team. The Spurs are playing hard and are clearly more than a young team that’s just happy to compete. The Spurs want and expect to win. I’d watch this group closely and if I’m correct this is a game they win. Give me the Spurs and the reasonable line.