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The Chicago Bulls (9-13) and San Antonio Spurs (11-10) meet Thursday. Tip-off from Frost Bank Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Bulls swept 3-0 last season
The Bulls covered as 7.5-point favorites with a 128-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets Monday while the Under (232) hit. G Josh Giddey had a triple-double with 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for the Bulls, who have covered back-to-back games.
The Spurs lost 104-93 as 7-point underdogs at the Phoenix Suns Tuesday as the Under (228.5) cashed. It was just their second non-cover in their last 7 games.
Chicago went 2-1 against the spread (ATS) vs. San Antonio last season, with the Over/Under (O/U) going 2-1.
In the final meeting Jan. 13, the Spurs covered as 7-point home underdogs in a 122-116 Bulls win as the Over (230) hit. Bulls C Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 16 rebounds. Spurs C Victor Wembanyama was resting on the second night of a back-to-back — he’ll also be out Thursday.
Bulls at Spurs odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:52 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Spurs -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Bulls +2.5 (-115) | Spurs -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: 236.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bulls at Spurs key injuries
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
- G Josh Giddey (ankle) questionable
- G Coby White (ankle) out
- F Patrick Williams (foot) out
Spurs
- G Tre Jones (shoulder) out
- C Victor Wembanyama (back) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bulls at Spurs picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 115, Spurs 114
Moneyline
Chicago is just 6-7 in its last 13 games, but all of its losses have been to respectable teams. Its most recent losses were to the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies — teams that are all in fourth place or better in their respective conference.
The Bulls’ most recent wins are over the Nets, Washington Wizards, and Atlanta Hawks. While they haven’t been beating the best teams in the league, they should be getting more respect from the market against the shorthanded Spurs.
BET BULLS (+105).
Against the spread
Taking the points is fine, too, but I prefer the ML price.
PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.
Over/Under
The Under hit in the last game for each team. San Antonio is 3-6 O/U after a loss, according to TeamRankings.com, and may struggle to put up points without their leading scorer in Wembanyama (23.5 points per game).
BET UNDER 236.5 (-110).
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