Chicago Bulls vs Spurs Prediction 12 November 2026
🏀 The Chicago Bulls host the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA regular-season game with different implications for the two teams. The Spurs arrive at the United Center on a nine-game winning streak, while Chicago have lost seven straight and are yet to win at home. French sensation Wembanyama faces the team that concedes the most points in the league: the outcome looks predictable.
Head-to-Head
📊 San Antonio won both games against Chicago last season. Over their last five meetings, though, the Texans hold only a narrow 3-2 lead.
Head-to-head statistics Chicago Bulls - Spurs
Chicago: defence is missing again
Chicago lost their last game to Philadelphia (121-127), suffering their seventh straight defeat. Giddey came close to a triple-double (19 points, 7 rebounds, 15 assists), but it was not enough for a win. The Bulls remain without Powell, the team’s second-leading scorer (19.3 points per game), and Collins. Their defence, which allows 129.3 points per game, is dragging the franchise down for a second straight season. So far, coach Splitter has been unable to do anything about it, held back by his philosophy of attack-minded basketball.
The key battle in this game will take place in the paint. Chicago do not have the physical tools to contain Wembanyama. Even if Collins takes the court, he is shorter and less mobile than the Frenchman, while Claxton is not an elite rim protector either. We therefore would not advise Chicago fans to expect a breakthrough from the team.
Match Results: Chicago Bulls
San Antonio: the Texas machine keeps rolling without a hitch
The Spurs come into the game on a nine-game winning streak. In their last game, they thrashed Phoenix on the road (122-96). Wembanyama dominated in the paint, making 15 of 19 field goals. Before that, the Texans beat Sacramento (124-109) and Portland (125-103). Their average winning margin over the last three games is 21 points. San Antonio score an average of 118.7 points and concede 107, ranking in the top six in both offensive and defensive rating.
The gap in individual quality is also enormous: with Wembanyama, Fox and Castle, San Antonio control the pace and punish every mistake. Their roster depth is among the best in the league, allowing coach Johnson to compensate for occasional absences and dips in form from some players. That is why the Spurs are the leading favourites for the season.
Match Results: San Antonio Spurs
Latest news
Chicago Bulls
⛔ Three Chicago Bulls players are listed as questionable: Collins, Powell and Awaka.
📋 Projected starting five: Buzelis, Giddey, Wilson, Smith and Powell.
San Antonio Spurs
⛔ Harris will not play for the Spurs, while Vassell is doubtful.
📋 Projected starting five: Castle, Wembanyama, Fox, Harper, Vassell.
First Quarter Prediction
San Antonio have scored fewer than 34.5 points in the first quarter in all 12 away head-to-head games. The stricter line of under 32.5 points has landed in six of the team's last seven away games. We pick Spurs First Quarter Team Total Points Under 34.5 at odds of 1.66.
Reliable bet
Chicago Bulls scored more than 26.5 points in the first quarter in 9 of their last 10 home games. In their recent home games, they have averaged 31.5 points in that quarter. We pick Chicago Bulls first-quarter team total points over 26.5 at odds of 1.46.
Top Scorers
Victor Wembanyama is averaging 30.1 points per game this season (third in the NBA) on 52.9% field-goal shooting. Over his last four games, he has averaged an even higher 37.8 points on 64.1% field-goal shooting. The key factor is the matchup against Chicago. The Bulls are the league’s worst defensive team and have no physical answer for the Frenchman in the paint. We’ll back Wembanyama to score over 30.5 points at odds of 1.89*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's prediction
In their current form, the Chicago Bulls simply cannot offer serious resistance to the league's top favourites. The Texans have a substantial edge in every key metric, and the gap between the teams' defensive quality is particularly wide. The Bulls will most likely be without Powell, meaning they will have to rely entirely on individual plays from Giddey and White. We expect another routine win for the visitors. Our pick is San Antonio Spurs to win with a handicap of -13.
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