Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/23

The Bulls and Spurs are set to face off at 8:30 ET on NBCS. The Spurs will host the game at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX. The Bulls are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 225.5 points.

CHICAGO BULLS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Bulls -2.5

This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Friday, December 8th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-102 in favor of the Bulls.
• Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 13 threes.

Will Chicago Be The Talk of Frost Bank Center?

Today’s matchup sees the Bulls seeking to extend their current three game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 8-14. The team is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 4th in the Central division.

Against the spread, the Bulls have covered in three straight games and have an overall ATS record of 9-13. This season, Chicago has a 3-6 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 6-7 as underdogs.

In their most recent game, the Bulls’ offense tallied 111 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 107.8 points per game. The top scorer for the Bulls was DeMar DeRozan with 29 points, while Nikola Vucevic also added 20 to the scoreboard.

So far, the Bulls’ defense is ranked 15th in the league at 112.5 points per contest.

When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bulls squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.7% from downtown.

Will the Spurs Exceed Expectations at Home?

So far this season, the Spurs has a record of 3-17, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Bulls. This season, when playing on the road, the Spurs have a 2-8 record, while their record at home is 1-9.

San Antonio’s ATS record sits below .500 (8-12). In their two most recent home games, San Antonio has covered the spread and they are 4-6 ATS at home compared to 4-6 on the road.

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. Victor Wembanyama is leading the team in scoring at 18.9 points per contest. Keldon Johnson has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 16.8 going into the game.

Currently, the Spurs’ defense holds the 28th rank in the NBA, allowing 122.8 points per game.

Inside the arc, the Spurs defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.7% and 38.9% from three-point territory.