Spurs vs. Bulls Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on December 05th, 2024

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Get ready for a high-stakes NBA game as the Spurs and Bulls face off on December 05th, 2024, in San Antonio, TX at AT&T Center. Don't forget to review our top picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Spurs vs. Bulls betting tip and prediction

This NBA matchup on December 05th, 2024, at 19:00 features a collision between the Western Conference and Eastern Conference. The Spurs enters as -2 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Bulls won, 122-116. The over/under for the upcoming game is 236 points.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has highlighted the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's examine how different teams are faring from long distance. Currently, the Spurs are making 34.9% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their sharpshooting skills. On the other hand, the Bulls are converting on 38.1% of their 3-pointers, which is a testament to their long-range accuracy. As for shot selection, the Spurs are opting for 3-pointers on 47% of their attempts, while the Bulls are taking 47% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

San Antonio Spurs

How are the Spurs playing this season?

The Spurs comes into this game with a 11-10 record, and they are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings. The Spurs are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Spurs win their most recent game?

No, Spurs fell to the Suns, 104-93. Tre Jones scored 30 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Spurs

The leading scorer for the Spurs this season is Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 23.5 points per game. In the last game, he scored 45.75 points in DraftKings and 43.1 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Spurs

Coming into the December 05th, 2024 contest, Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs with 10.4 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 45.75 points in DraftKings and 43.1 fantasy points in FanDuel. Chris Paul has a team-high 8.2 assists per game. He scored 29 DraftKings points and 30.6 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Spurs is Chris Paul (1.4 steals per game). He has 29 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.6 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Victor Wembanyama is leading the way for the Spurs with 3.4 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 45.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 43.1 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Spurs Team Analysis

The Spurs' point differential this season is -0.2 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. They are averaging 110.2 points per game while allowing 110.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Spurs are making 14.1 shots per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Spurs are making 17.4 per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA.

Projected Spurs Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bulls, the Spurs' starting lineup consisted of Dominick Barlow, Jeremy Sochan, Julian Champagnie, Devin Vassell and Tre Jones. For the upcoming matchup, the Spurs has the following injury: Tre Jones is questionable (shoulder).

Chicago Bulls

How are the Bulls playing this season?

The Bulls head this game with a 9-13 record, and they are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bulls win their most recent game?

Yes, Bulls defeated the Nets, 128-102. Nikola Vucevic scored 24 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Bulls

The leading scorer for the Bulls this season is Zach LaVine, who is averaging 21.8 points per game. Zach LaVine also leads the team in minutes played per game with 33.39. He scored 10 points on 3-for-8 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Spurs. In the last game, scored 27.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 27 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Bulls

Nikola Vucevic is leading the way with 10 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 42 points in DraftKings and 38.5 in FanDuel. Josh Giddey is dishing out a team-high 6.9 assists per game. He has 59.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 53.1 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Bulls' leader is Lonzo Ball with 1.2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 14.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 14.6 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Bulls is Nikola Vucevic, who is sending back 0.9 shots per game. He scored 42 DraftKings fantasy points and 38.5 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Bulls Team Analysis

The Bulls' point differential this season is -4.3 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA. They are averaging 118.9 points per game while allowing 123.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bulls are making 16.4 shots per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bulls are making 15.9 per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA.

Projected Bulls' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Spurs, the Bulls' starting five were Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, Zach LaVine and Coby White. For the upcoming matchup, Bulls has the following injuries: Adama Sanogo is questionable (knee), Coby White is questionable (ankle), and Patrick Williams is out (foot).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Spurs coming into this game as -2 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Bulls.

Money Line betting suggestion

Spurs are a -2 money line favorite for the game against the Bulls, and the suggestion is to pick the Spurs.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Spurs and Bulls is 236 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Spurs and Bulls had no match that went overtime this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.