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Chicago vs. San Antonio: NBA Match Prediction
On January 7, Chicago will host San Antonio in an NBA regular season matchup. The game will take place at the United Center in Illinois, starting at 04:00 MSK. The Bulls recently secured a victory against New York on their home court. Can Billy Donovan's team build on this success in front of their fans against the Spurs, and what bets should you consider? - find out in our preview.
Command Analysis
Chicago Bulls
USACurrent Form
Chicago has secured victories in three of their last four games. On January 5th, the Bulls, as underdogs, defeated New York with a score of 139-126. The standout performers were Coby White and Zach LaVine, each scoring 33 points. Nikola Vucevic recorded a double-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists, while Josh Giddey contributed with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Billy Donovan's team (16 wins and 19 losses) currently holds the tenth position in the Eastern Conference standings.
Suspensions and Injuries
Chicago approaches the upcoming match with minimal setbacks. All key players are healthy and eager to compete. Only a few bench players remain sidelined.
Betting Insights
In head-to-head matchups, the Bulls and Spurs average 215 points per game (based on the last ten games).
Chicago has defeated San Antonio in their last five encounters.
Projected Lineup
Josh Giddey — Coby White — Zach LaVine — Patrick Williams — Nikola Vucevic.
San Antonio Spurs
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San Antonio has won two of their last three games. On January 5th, the Spurs fell to Denver in overtime with a score of 111-122. Harrison Barnes was the top scorer for the losing side, contributing 22 points. Victor Wembanyama recorded a double-double, while Devin Vassell added 19 points. Greg Popovich's team, with 18 wins and 17 losses, currently holds the eighth spot in the Western Conference.
Suspensions and Injuries
The Spurs head to the Windy City with a full-strength lineup. All key players are healthy and eager to compete.
Betting Insights
San Antonio has outperformed Chicago in the regular season, winning 59 games in franchise history. The Bulls have defeated the Spurs in 41 encounters.
Projected Lineup
Chris Paul — Devin Vassell — Harrison Barnes — Jeremy Sochan — Victor Wembanyama.
Trends
Bet Total Rebounds for Wembanyama Over 11.5
Wembanyama's average is 10.7 rebounds per game
1.87Bet Total Assists for Paul Over 9.5
Paul's average is 8.2 assists per match
1.88Tip and bets
Chicago has once again fallen short of fans' expectations at the start of the current season. The Illinois team is likely to miss the main playoff round once more. Meanwhile, San Antonio has finally managed to integrate Wembanyama into their game in his second season. The Spurs are rightly considered the favorites for the upcoming match. However, the Bulls are playing at home against an opponent weary from travel. Donovan's team will need to capitalize on the momentum from their game against the Knicks to secure a victory with the enthusiastic support of their fans.
Our prediction is a Chicago win, including overtime, at 2.21
Bet on Individual Total
Chicago will field their optimal lineup. With all their key players on the court, Donovan's team has shown impressive scoring this season. Their average points scored is 117.8, and in away games, it's slightly higher at 120.1. This time, the Bulls are expected to significantly challenge the opponent's basket.
Our prediction is Chicago's individual total over 118.5 points, including overtime, at odds of 2.05
Bet on the First Half
Chicago has won the first half against the Spurs in four of their last five matchups. The Bulls players will enter the game against San Antonio in high spirits following their victory over the Knicks. There's no doubt they'll aim for another win to build on their success. From the first minutes of the game, the Windy City team will assert their dominance on the court and seize the initiative.
Our prediction is a Chicago win in the first half at odds of 2.24
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