Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

At 8:30 ET, the Spurs will host the Bulls in a non-conference matchup. The Bulls are favored by 6 points, and the over/under line is set at 226.

Chicago is 18-22 on the season and 9th in the Eastern Conference. The Spurs are 7-30 and 15th in the Western Conference. San Antonio has won two straight games.

CHICAGO BULLS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +6

This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, January 13th.

WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-107 in favor of the Spurs.
• Our projections have Keldon Johnson finishing with Keldon Johnson points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.7% and knocking down 13 threes.

Do the Bulls Stand a Chance in San Antonio?

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 Eastern Conference teams.

On the road, the Bulls are 5-12 straight up and 7-9 ATS. As the favorite, they are 10-7 straight up and 8-8 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is -7.0 PPG.

Chicago’s last game was a 140-131 loss to the Warriors. The combined scoring in the game was 271, going over the O/U line of 228. The Bulls were 2.5-point favorites and failed to cover the spread.

This season, Chicago’s games have averaged 222.7 points per game, and the average O/U line is 221.5. The over has hit in each of their last three games, and their O/U record for the season is 20-19-1.

So far, the Bulls have been the favorite in 17 of their 40 games. Today, they are favored by 6 points and have an ATS record of 20-19. As the favorite, their straight-up record is 10-7.

The Bulls’ offense is currently ranked 27th in the NBA, averaging 110.3 points per game. However, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 109.4 points compared to 111.0 at home.

Chicago’s offense has outscored the league average in just 32.5% of their games this season. In terms of field goal percentage, the Bulls are 28th in the NBA at 45%.

So far this season, the Bulls have been one of the more aggressive teams in terms of getting to the basket. They are 6th in two-point attempts but just 21st in three-point attempts.

The Bulls’ defense is presently ranked 12th in the league, allowing an average of 112.4 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Bulls’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.5% and allowing 36.5% from beyond the arc.

Does San Antonio Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

San Antonio is 7-30 this season and is currently 15th in the Western Conference. In non-conference action, the Spurs are just 2-11 compared to 5-19 against other Western Conference teams.

At home, the Spurs are 3-15 straight up and have an average scoring differential of -6.9 points per game. As the underdog, they are 4-30 and have lost five straight games in this role. Against the spread, they are 8-10 at home and have covered the spread in two straight games.

For the season, the Spurs have been the underdog in all but three of their games. Today, they are 6-point underdogs and have an average scoring differential of -11.8 points per game as the underdog. Against the spread, they are 14-20 as the underdog and have covered in three straight games.

In their last game, the Spurs were favored by 2 points and won 135-99. The combined scoring in the game was 234 points, and the O/U line was 237. This marked the third straight game that San Antonio covered the spread.

In terms of O/U results, San Antonio is 22-14-1 this season. In 29 of their 37 games, the over/under line has been set higher than 226. On average, their games have seen 234.2 points scored.

The Spurs are one of the NBA’s fastest-paced teams, ranking 3rd in pace at 102.2 possessions per game. In terms of scoring, San Antonio is averaging 112.5 points per game, which is 25th in the league.

When playing at home, the Spurs have been slightly better offensively, averaging 116.3 points per game. However, their overall field goal percentage is just 27th in the NBA at 45%.

From beyond the arc, the Spurs are 14th in the league in three-pointers made per game at 12.8. However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 34% (27th).

Defensively, the Spurs come into today’s game ranked 26th in the NBA at 121.7 points per game allowed. However, they have shown signs of improvements lately, ranking 26th in the league over their last three games. The Spurs defense is coming off a game in which they held the Hornets offense to just 51.7% shooting. Overall, they gave up 99 points to Charlotte.