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The Chicago Bulls (16-19) welcome the San Antonio Spurs (18-17) to United Center Monday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Spurs vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Bulls lead 1-0
The Spurs lost to the Denver Nuggets 122-111 in overtime Saturday. San Antonio didn’t cover as a 3-point home underdog, but the Under (236.5) still hit despite the OT period. F Harrison Barnes led the Spurs with 22 points, while C Victor Wembanyama finished with 20 points and 23 rebounds. San Antonio has won 2 of its last 3 games, and has rewarded bettors as of late, going 8-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 9. The Spurs are 19-16 ATS on the season.
The Bulls beat the New York Knicks 139-126 Saturday, cashing as 5.5-point home underdogs. G Coby White and G Zach LaVine led the way with 33 points apiece. Most of White’s points came behind the 3-point line as he went 9-for-11 from deep. Chicago has won 3 of its last 4 games, covering in each victory, and is 17-17-1 ATS on the season.
Spurs at Bulls 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 12:36 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Spurs -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Bulls +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread: Spurs -2.5 (-105) | Bulls +2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Spurs at Bulls key injuries
Spurs
- None
Bulls
- G Ayo Dosunmu (calf) out
- F Torrey Craig (leg) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Spurs at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Spurs 118, Bulls 114
Moneyline
PASS.
The moneyline is playable here, but the spread is the preferred route, especially since the Spurs (-140) are the predicted winner and have better value to cover than to win outright.
Against the spread
BET SPURS -2.5 (-105).
The Spurs covered the spread in their last 4 games as favorites with one of those wins and covers occurring on the road — at the Brooklyn Nets. San Antonio has won 3 of its last 5 as well, taking down the Denver Nuggets, a top team in the Western Conference, Friday.
While the Bulls are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games, they are 3-4 ATS in their last 7. Chicago is 3-4 ATS in its last 7 at home as well. The offense has been sporadic, scoring 107 or fewer in 3 of its previous 7 outings.
Considering these trends, BACK SPURS -2.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 236.5 (-110).
If there’s one thing both teams have done frequently as of late, it is cash Under tickets. The Spurs are 0-3 O/U in their last 3 games and 3-5 O/U in their last 8. San Antonio has allowed 112 points or fewer in 4 of its last 5.
The Bulls are 1-3 O/U in their last 4 games, allowing 112 points or fewer in 3 of their last 6. Chicago’s offense may not do its part here as it has topped 116 in just 2 of its last 7. With that in mind, PLAY UNDER 236.5 (-110).
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