NBA Game Preview: Chicago Bulls (29-45) vs. San Antonio Spurs (56-18)

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Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Broadcast: Peacock (national), NBCSN Extra (regional)

This Western/Eastern Conference mismatch features a Spurs squad locked into a top seed and riding massive momentum against a Bulls team that is eliminated from playoff contention and sliding into the lottery. San Antonio enters as a heavy home favorite with elite offense and defense; Chicago is battling injuries and a recent losing streak with little left to play for beyond pride and development.

Team

Recent Form (Last 5-10 Games)

Bulls (2-8 in last 10; 1-4 in last 5):

Mar 28: L 124-125 @ MEM

Mar 27: L 113-131 @ OKC

Mar 25: L 137-157 @ PHI

Mar 23: W 132-124 vs HOU

Recent prior: Inconsistent scoring and poor defense in losses.
Chicago has dropped three straight and is 1-4 SU in its last five, struggling mightily away from home.

Spurs (9-1 in last 10; 5-0 in last 5):

Mar 28: W 127-95 @ MIL

Mar 25: W 123-98 @ MEM

Mar 23: W 136-111 @ MIA

Mar 21: W 134-119 vs IND

Recent prior: Dominant wins with balanced scoring and elite efficiency.
San Antonio is on an 8-game win streak (or better) and has looked unstoppable, averaging 120+ PPG while holding opponents under 110.

Injury Report

Chicago Bulls:

Guerschon Yabusele (PF) – Questionable (left ankle sprain; injury management)

Nick Richards (C) – Questionable (right elbow sprain)

Anfernee Simons (SG) – Day-to-Day / Out (left wrist fracture)

Jaden Ivey (PG) – Out for season (left knee/patellofemoral)

Jalen Smith (PF) – Out for season (right calf)

Zach Collins (PF) – Out (right toe) / Out for season

Noa Essengue (PF) – Out for season (shoulder)

Mac McClung (G) / Yuki Kawamura (G) – Questionable (various)
Bulls’ depth is decimated, especially in the frontcourt and backcourt.

San Antonio Spurs:

David Jones Garcia (SF) – Out for season (ankle)

All other key rotation players (Wembanyama, Fox, Castle, Vassell, etc.) – Expected available and healthy.
Spurs are essentially at full strength for a marquee home matchup.

Key

Player Matchups to Watch

Victor Wembanyama vs. Chicago frontcourt (Buzelis / limited bigs): Wemby’s elite scoring/rebounding/rim protection should overwhelm a thin, injury-hit Bulls interior.

De’Aaron Fox / Stephon Castle vs. Bulls guards (Sexton / Giddey / fill-ins): Spurs’ speed and playmaking vs. Chicago’s depleted perimeter defense.

Matas Buzelis (Bulls’ young star) vs. Spurs wings: Buzelis has shown flashes (29 pts recently), but faces an uphill battle against San Antonio’s length and team defense.

Rebounding & Pace: Spurs dominate the glass and push tempo; Bulls must avoid turnovers and second-chance points to stay competitive.

San Antonio’s superstar talent and depth create multiple mismatches across the floor.

Series History (2025-26 Season)

2025-26: Spurs lead 1-0 (Nov 10: SAS 121-117 win @ CHI).

All-time: Spurs lead regular-season series significantly (60-42).
San Antonio took the season’s first meeting comfortably; expect a similar outcome in this home finale.

Betting Trends

Spurs 9-1 SU and strong ATS in last 10; covered comfortably as home favorites.

Bulls 1-4 SU and poor ATS in last 5; struggle as double-digit underdogs, especially on the road.

Totals have gone Under in several recent Spurs blowouts vs. weaker teams.

Game Odds

Chicago Bulls                     244.5

San Antonio Spurs           – 18.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, March 29, 2026