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Game time: December 21, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: United Center — Chicago, IL

Article updated Dec 21, 12:14 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs are traveling to Chicago to play against the Bulls. Both teams are currently on the outside of the playoff cut line. The Spurs are coming

Game outlook

This Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs are traveling to Chicago to play against the Bulls. Both teams are currently on the outside of the playoff cut line. The Spurs are coming off a 132-119 road defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks and the Bulls won their last game 108-104 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Historically, the Spurs have the advantage with 59 wins in the all-time series, but the Bulls have won the last two meetings. Currently, the Bulls are listed as 4.5 point favorites.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spurs +165 | Bulls -190

Spread: Spurs +4.5 (-110) | Bulls -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 229 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 66%.

San Antonio Spurs

Keldon Johnson leads the team with 28 points and 12 rebounds in a 4-22 Spurs' loss to Milwaukee Tuesday night. Victor Wembanyama leads the team for the season with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Other key players include Devin Vassell (18.2 points), Zach Collins (13 points, 6 rebounds) and Jeremy Sochan (10.3 points, 5.5 boards, 4.2 assists). San Antonio's Tre Jones, Cedi Osman, Doug McDermott, Charles Bassey, and Blake Wesley have all seen a lot of playing time throughout the season. Bassey is out for the year due to a knee injury, while Wembanyama missed Tuesday’s game due to ankle soreness and is questionable for the next game. The San Antonio Spurs currently have a record of 1-2, sitting 12 games behind the Mavericks in the Southwest Division and 11 games back of the Clippers for the final guaranteed playoff spot in the Western Conference, with 9.5 games of the Suns for the final spot in the play-in field. Offensively, they average 110.92 points per game, hitting 45.36% of field goals and 34.33% of threes, while defensively they allow 122.54 points per game and 39.18% of threes. Keldon Johnson leads the team with 28 points and 12 rebounds in a 4-22 loss to Milwaukee Tuesday night, while Victor Wembanyama averages 19 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. Charles Bassey is out for the year due to a knee injury while Wembanyama is questionable with an ankle issue.

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Chicago Bulls Analysis

Chicago Bulls have been affected by injuries this season. Lonzo Ball (knee) and Zach LaVine (foot) have been sidelined while Torrey Craig (plantar fascia) is out until February. The Chicago Bulls are ranked 23rd in power ranking and are 12-17 (14-14-1 ATS) overall. They have an average scoring of 109.9 points per game (27th in the league) and 113.3 points per game against (13th in the league). Statistics indicate that the Bulls have an average of 44.9% shooting field goals (28th in the league) and 78.52% free throws (16th in the league). Additionally, they average 42.8 rebounds (22nd in the league), 23.7 assists per game (29th in the league) and 11.46 turnovers per game (29th in the league). The team has been affected by injuries with Lonzo Ball (knee) and Zach LaVine (foot) out and Torrey Craig (plantar fascia) out until February.

Bulls look to Take Advantage of Spurs' Defensive Struggles and Secure Much-Needed Win

With the Bulls playing their second game of a back-to-back and third game in four nights at home with LaVine out, White has filled in as a secondary scoring option with DeRozan. San Antonio has been unsuccessful defensively and without Wembanyama, it will be more difficult for them. As the Spurs have recently shown signs of struggle, it can be presumed that Chicago will have enough offensive power to get the needed win.

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SportsJaw Spurs vs Bulls archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Spurs vs Bulls matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Antonio Spurs+154 → +200Moved
  • Moneyline · Chicago Bulls-180 → -240Moved
  • Spread · San Antonio Spurs+4 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Chicago Bulls-4 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over230.5 (-110) → 229.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under230.5 (-110) → 229.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

San Antonio Spurs
1-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Chicago Bulls
1-3 matchup record · 9-1-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-21T17:14:58.596Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Keldon Johnson leads the team with 28 points and 12 rebounds in a 4-22 Spurs' loss to Milwaukee Tuesday night. Victor Wembanyama leads the team for the season with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Other key players include Devin Vassell (18.2 points), Zach Collins (13 points, 6 rebounds) and Jeremy Sochan (10.3 points, 5.5 boards, 4.2 assists). San Antonio's Tre Jones, Cedi Osman, Doug McDermott, Charles Bassey, and Blake Wesley have all seen a lot of playing time throughout the season. Bassey is out for the year due to a knee injury, while Wembanyama missed Tuesday’s game due to ankle soreness and is questionable for the next game. The San Antonio Spurs currently have a record of 1-2, sitting 12 games behind the Mavericks in the Southwest Division and 11 games back of the Clippers for the final guaranteed playoff spot in the Western Conference, with 9.5 games of the Suns for the final spot in the play-in field. Offensively, they average 110.92 points per game, hitting 45.36% of field goals and 34.33% of threes, while defensively they allow 122.54 points per game and 39.18% of threes. Keldon Johnson leads the team with 28 points and 12 rebounds in a 4-22 loss to Milwaukee Tuesday night, while Victor Wembanyama averages 19 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. Charles Bassey is out for the year due to a knee injury while Wembanyama is questionable with an ankle issue.

Chicago Bulls have been affected by injuries this season. Lonzo Ball (knee) and Zach LaVine (foot) have been sidelined while Torrey Craig (plantar fascia) is out until February. The Chicago Bulls are ranked 23rd in power ranking and are 12-17 (14-14-1 ATS) overall. They have an average scoring of 109.9 points per game (27th in the league) and 113.3 points per game against (13th in the league). Statistics indicate that the Bulls have an average of 44.9% shooting field goals (28th in the league) and 78.52% free throws (16th in the league). Additionally, they average 42.8 rebounds (22nd in the league), 23.7 assists per game (29th in the league) and 11.46 turnovers per game (29th in the league). The team has been affected by injuries with Lonzo Ball (knee) and Zach LaVine (foot) out and Torrey Craig (plantar fascia) out until February.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-12-08Chicago Bulls 121 · San Antonio Spurs 112
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Chicago Bulls defeated San Antonio Spurs 114-95

Chicago Bulls defeated San Antonio Spurs 114-95 on December 21, 2023, a 19-point decision in the series. Chicago Bulls' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 37-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Antonio Spurs +6.5 (-110) spread, Chicago Bulls covered, while the 209 combined points finished under the recorded total of 229.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • HopkinspicksSpread · Chicago Bulls -4.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnmiznerSpread · Chicago Bulls -4.5 (-110)Win
  • BillywatersSpread · Chicago Bulls -4.5 (-110)Win
  • DrpaulSpread · San Antonio Spurs +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • Steve512Total · Under 229 (-110)Win
  • UncledavidTotal · Over 229 (-110)Loss
  • EljefeSpread · Chicago Bulls -4.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · San Antonio Spurs +6 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 228.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · San Antonio Spurs +6 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 228.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Chicago Bulls -6 (-110)
Win
  • RainmanTotal · Under 229.5 (-110)Win