Spurs vs Bulls Prediction and Betting Tips 6 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
NLB Staff
06.12.2024 00:45
Spurs vs Bulls Final Prediction
Heading into this matchup, the San Antonio Spurs continue rebuilding faster than expected, as they play a Chicago squad that has shown inconsistencies. With this Bulls unit coming off a 128-102 victory against Brooklyn, their opponents in San Antonio won by 2 points versus Sacramento. This matchup will occur on December 6th at 6:30 A.M. IST in Frost Bank Center of San Antonio. Below are our key betting tips, top player props, vital injuries, and head-to-head trends to create an accurate prediction for this game.
Spurs vs Bulls Betting Tips & Predictions
1. San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Moneyline Pick
As the money line is at -140 for San Antonio, it should be taken as they provide a much better overall game from all positions. Led by Chris Paul and Devin Vassell in the backcourt, their abilities to pass plus score should easily outduel those of Josh Giddey with Ayo Dosumnu. Having a great forward duo that has two solid rebounds plus finishers in Harrison Barnes plus Julian Champiegne, they should have one of their biggest mismatches against Zach Lavine and Julian Philips. With Victor Wembanyba being a way better two-way presence inside than Nikola Vucevic, the Spurs should win their -140 spread and start a new streak vs Chicago.
2. San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Point Spread Pick
Knowing that San Antonio has a -2.5 spread during this matchup, it should be a great victory due to their overall prowess as the more talented squad. Led by Chris Paul as a key passer who can provide looks for open shooters or members inside the paint, he will also provide a lot of drives and outside shots. Going up against Josh Giddey, the Bulls center may have a rebounding advantage but this Spurs guard will have more assists plus points than him. Having a great ability to create steals as well as create bad passes, Paul will help start a ton of transition offense during this matchup. As Devin Vassell is starting at shooting guard during this game, his ability to create from outside constantly gets better and should be a key factor against a weaker defender in Ayo Dosummu. With Dosummu having struggled as a spot-up shooter, Vassell can control him down that end, while the Spurs guard should also have the strength to finish inside. Knowing that Julian Champiegne will be a powerful finisher and great knockdown shooter, his ability to create looks is going to get more as the game goes on. Lined up against a piece like Zach Lavine, Champiegne should use his new-found defensive prowess to close out and limit the Bulls' guard scoring even though it will be somewhat competitive. Having Harrison Barnes being a better rebounder plus mid-range scorer than Julian Phillips, Victor Wembanyaba should use his two-way ability to outplay Nikola Vucevic. Seeing this, the -2.5 spread should be taken for Chicago.
3. San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
With this games over/under being at 228.5 points, both squads should have very high-powered offensive weapons leading to high scores. As Chicago is led by a versatile point guard who can create inside or from three, their small forward continues to be their best all-around threat. With a center who can play as a stretch 5, their bench pieces should have a vital impact during this game. Meanwhile, San Antonio will once again have an elite passer leading the way alongside one of the most improving shooting guards. Knowing that their small forward could finish from driving in or three, this group’s power forward will once again be a potent mid-range threat. Having a center that is the centerpiece of this offense, the score should go around their 238 combined points from last time.
San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Top Player Props
Chris Paul over 7.5 assists at 1.75: As the Spurs point guard continues finding teammates in space to score this season, his ability to create will be a huge factor in this game. Going up against a regressing defender in Josh Giddey, Paul should use his elite ball-movement skills and accuracy to always find the open man or throw lobs. Being someone who averages 8.2 assists a night, he should go over this line.
Nikola Vucevic under 18.5 points at 1.69: Although the Bulls center has been a potent threat to this offense, he hasn’t shown similar prowess against bigger defenders. With Victor Wembanyaba on him, the Spurs center should create tons of blocks plus bad looks against him with size plus jumping ability. As Nikola Vucevic averages averaged 20.9 points a night, he will be way under that during the match.
San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Injury News & Impact
San Antonio Spurs Injuries: As Jermey Soachan remains out with his thumb injury, this Spurs unit should continue running with the same lineups that have helped them develop fast.
Chicago Bulls Injuries: With Coby White, who has 18.3 points, still out due to his ankle issue, the Bulls will miss their main two-way player, who helps this team keep games close. Knowing Patrick Williams is still out, this Bulls unit will have to start a less efficient Julian Phillips at power forward.
Spurs vs Bulls Head-to-Head Trends
Although Chicago has won 4 straight games against San Antonio, things will once again change as the Spurs have been much improved this season. Seeing that they scored over 100 points in 9 of 10 matches and averaged 107.7 in three previous games, this Spurs unit should continue having a high-octane performance on offense. Even though San Antonio is 4-6 against the spread vs Chicago in their previous 10 games, they should make this record much closer.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the current public trends, this Spurs unit is backed by 58.3% off bettors to beat Chicago.
Spurs vs Bulls Final Prediction
With the San Antonio Spurs finally figuring things out and becoming a really strong unit, they will have another great game against Chicago. As a group that has a great ability to dominate on offense and defense, this unit is going to be led by Chris Paul once again. A guard that can finish inside plus create for others, his ability to knock down outside shots makes him a scary combo guard. Going up against Josh Giddey, he should use a size mismatch to dominate on the offensive end while also being able to hold the fort against a weaker shooter like the Bulls point guard down. As Giddey hasn’t shown much promise driving in, Paul will have many steals during this game and help create great opportunities for others down the other way. Although Josh Giddey is a stronger rebounder than Chris Paul, every other aspect will be dominated by this Spurs leader. Having Devin Vassell as a shooting guard, his ability to knock down perimeter shots will be a huge presence against Ayo Dosummu. Knowing that this shooting guard continues showing promise as a three-point shooter, his size on defense should not let Dosummu drive in or get easy shots.
Looking at Julian Champiegne starting against Zach Lavine, his prowess as an explosive inside scorer and growth by shooting threes should help dominate the Bulls forward’s defense. As this piece will have a huge impact as an all-around creator, he should have a force to block Lavine when he is going in for layups. Even though Zach has a slight advantage against Champiegne in points, the rebounding and defense will easily be one by this Spurs forward. With Harrison Barnes continuing to be a constant presence as a mid-range finisher plus board-getter, he should really handle Julian Philips. In the middle, Victor Wembanyaba will have a way stronger statistical game through all factors during this matchup and should help San Antonio gain a massive advantage over Nikola Vucevic. Seeing that San Antonio has Keldon Johnson off the bench, Chicago will try to keep it close with Lonzo Ball plus Chris Duarte’s games.
Our prediction: San Antonio Spurs win this game and cover their -2.5 spread, while the score goes over 228.5 points.
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