Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24

At 8:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (-131) will host the Chicago Bulls (+110) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 236 points.

San Antonio (-2.5) is currently 10th in the Western Conference with an 11-10 record, while Chicago (9-13) is 9th in the East. The game will be played at the Frost Bank Center and can be seen on CHSN.

CHICAGO BULLS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Antonio Spurs -2.5

This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.

WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-100 in favor of the Spurs.
• Our projections have Devin Vassell finishing with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 14 threes.

Can Chicago Lock in a Road Win?

The Bulls improved to 9-13 on the season with a 128-102 win over the Nets on Monday. Chicago, playing at home, were favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread with the 26-point victory. The game’s total points of 230 fell just short of the 231.5 O/U line.

After a 29-29 tie in the 1st quarter, Chicago took control with a 13-0 run, extending the score from 42-39 to 52-42. They outscored the Nets 27-21 in the 2nd quarter, 36-22 in the 3rd, and 36-30 in the 4th.

The Bulls shot 52.2% from the field and hit 16 threes in their win over the Nets, despite shooting just 34% from beyond the arc. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the floor and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.

Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis each added 20 points, with Buzelis knocking down 4 threes at 80%. Giddey also contributed 11 assists and 13 rebounds, while Zach LaVine scored 10 of his 18 points in the 3rd quarter.

Despite giving up 30 points in the 4th quarter, the Bulls’ defense held the Nets to 102 points on 40% shooting in a strong performance. Chicago was particularly effective in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 21 and 22 points, respectively.

The Bulls limited Brooklyn’s three-point shooting, with the Nets hitting 14 threes at a 33% rate. Chicago also sent the Nets to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Bulls grabbed 43 defensive rebounds, allowed 10 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 5 blocks.

Will the Spurs Defense Show Up at Home?

San Antonio fell to 11-10 on the season after a 104-93 road loss to the Suns on Tuesday. The Spurs entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 197 points was well below the O/U line of 229.

The Suns jumped out to a 13-0 lead, and while the Spurs fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 32-23, they couldn’t complete the comeback. Phoenix pulled away in the 4th, outscoring San Antonio 29-22.

In their 104-93 loss to the Suns, the Spurs struggled offensively, shooting just 35% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at an 18.2% clip. Devin Vassell was a bright spot, connecting on 4 threes at 80% and finishing with a team-high 25 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter.

Stephon Castle added 16 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Victor Wembanyama contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 12 of his points in the 3rd. Jeremy Sochan chipped in 14 points, with 5 in the 2nd quarter.

Despite a solid defensive effort, the Spurs couldn’t stop the Suns, who scored 104 points in a 104-93 loss. San Antonio allowed 29 points in the 1st and 4th quarters but held Phoenix to 23 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

The Spurs limited the Suns to 11 made threes on 34% shooting from deep. They also sent Phoenix to the line 21 times, where the Suns made 17 free throws. San Antonio gave up just 2 offensive rebounds while collecting 9 steals.