The Spurs are ready to clash with the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Dec 8. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 8:30 ET and will be televised on NBCS. Chicago enters this game as 2.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 224.5. Can the Bulls pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Spurs vs. Bulls player props and predictions.
Spurs vs. Bulls Odds
- Spread: Bulls -2.5
- Total 224.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Dec 8
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio TX
- TV: NBCS
Bulls Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 2-8 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 103 points per game in these contests.
- Chicago has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
Spurs Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous home games, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 106 points per game.
- The last ten games that San Antonio was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 0-10 straight up.
Can the Bulls Pull Off a Road Win?
With their overall record of 8-14, the Bulls are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central division. As they prepare for today’s game, the Bulls have won three in a row.
The Bulls’ offense finished with 111 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 107.8 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is DeMar DeRozan, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 21.9, while Zach LaVine also carries a PPG average of 21 into the game.
At this time, the Bulls’ defense is positioned 15th in the NBA, permitting 112.5 points per game.
Most recently, the Bulls’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 100 points to the Hornets.
Will the Spurs Make it Happen at Home?
Heading into their matchup vs. the Bulls, the Spurs are below .500 with a record of 3-17. As of now, they are in 15th place in the Western Conference and are 5th in the Southwest division.
Against the Timberwolves, the Spurs had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 110.7 points per game. They scored 94 points and posted a field goal percentage of 37.6% in the game. On offense, Spurs has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 45%. So far, they are 29th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 78%.
Facing Chicago, the Spurs aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 122.8 points allowed per game (28th).
In the terms of takeaways, Spurs are causing 16.1 turnovers per game, ranking 28th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 7th in rejections, averaging 5.9 blocked shots each game.
Spurs vs. Bulls Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is DeMar DeRozan and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. Our model predicts that DeMar DeRozan will finish with 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 6. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: DeMar DeRozan Under 25.5 Points (-108)
Spurs vs. Bulls Predictions
The Bulls is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 109-102. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Bulls at -2.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 224.5 and given that our model is projecting 211 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Bulls -2.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook