Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET
United Center, Chicago, IL
The Spurs enter as one of the NBA’s hottest teams, riding a nine-game winning streak and sitting near the top of the Western Conference. The Bulls are near the bottom of the East at 1-8, winless at home (0-3), and coming off a seven-game losing streak. Tip-off is at 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT) at the United Center.
Injury Reports
Spurs: Tobias Harris (calf) Out; Jayden Quaintance (knee) Out; Devin Vassell (adductor) Day-to-Day/Questionable. Two-way players on G League assignment also unavailable.
Bulls: Norman Powell (shoulder/back spasms) Day-to-Day/Questionable; Tobe Awaka (back) Day-to-Day/Questionable; Zach Collins (illness/respiratory) Day-to-Day/Questionable. Jaylin Sellers on G League assignment. Nic Claxton recently returned from a hamstring issue.
Vassell’s status is the key Spurs variable; Powell’s availability would help Chicago’s scoring.
Current Rosters & Key Stats
Spurs key contributors:
Victor Wembanyama (F-C) – 30.1 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 3.0 APG, 4.4 BPG
Dylan Harper (G) – 18.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 4.4 APG
Stephon Castle (G) – 14.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 5.2 APG
De’Aaron Fox (G) – 13.9 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 5.9 APG
Devin Vassell (G-F) – 11.9 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.1 APG (when healthy)
Julian Champagnie (F) – 10.1 PPG
Supporting cast includes Keldon Johnson, Harrison Barnes, Luke Kornet. Team averages ~118.7 PPG (top-5 offense) while allowing ~107.0 (strong defense).
Bulls key contributors:
Caleb Wilson (F) – 19.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.9 SPG
Norman Powell (G) – 19.3 PPG (when healthy)
Matas Buzelis (F) – 13.6 PPG, 4.4 RPG
Jalen Smith (F-C) – 11.7 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.2 BPG
Josh Giddey (G) – 10.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 8.4 APG
Tre Jones (G) – 10.3 PPG, 2.9 APG
Others: Isaac Okoro, Buddy Hield, Leonard Miller, Patrick Williams, Nic Claxton. Team averages ~112.7 PPG while allowing a league-worst ~129.3.
Key Player Matchups
Victor Wembanyama vs. Bulls frontcourt (Jalen Smith, Nic Claxton, Zach Collins, Caleb Wilson): Wembanyama is in MVP-level form (recent 40-point, 11-rebound, 9-block game vs. Phoenix). He has dominated this series lately (41/16 last meeting in March 2026; 38/12 earlier). Chicago lacks consistent rim protection and size to contain his scoring, rebounding, and shot-blocking.
De’Aaron Fox / Stephon Castle / Dylan Harper vs. Josh Giddey / Tre Jones / Norman Powell: Spurs’ backcourt depth and pace creation against Chicago’s playmaking (Giddey leads in assists) and perimeter scoring. Spurs’ defensive versatility should pressure the Bulls’ guards.
Spurs wings (Vassell/Champagnie/Johnson) vs. Bulls wings (Wilson/Buzelis/Okoro): Wilson and Buzelis provide energy and scoring for Chicago, but Spurs’ overall defensive rating and athleticism favor San Antonio in most wing matchups.
Recent Team Forms
Spurs: 9-2 overall, 5-0 on the current road trip/streak, 9-1 in last 10. Recent results include wins over Utah (119-97), Dallas (112-111), Sacramento (124-109), Portland (125-103), and Phoenix (122-96). They score efficiently and defend at a high level.
Bulls: 1-8 overall, 0-3 at home, L7. Recent losses include vs. Knicks (127-133), at Celtics (111-125), at 76ers (107-126), at Knicks (105-135), vs. 76ers (121-127). Offense shows occasional cohesion (Giddey’s recent 19-point, 15-assist effort), but defense remains a major liability.
Series History
All-time, Spurs lead the series (roughly 60-42 or similar depending on exact counting). In recent years the Bulls had a strong stretch (winning multiple consecutive meetings through early 2025), but San Antonio has won the last two: 121-117 in Chicago (Nov 2025, Wembanyama 38 points) and 129-114 at home (March 2026, Wembanyama 41/16). Bulls have historically performed better at the United Center in the matchup, but current form heavily favors the Spurs.
Betting Trends
Spurs have been strong straight-up as favorites and on the road this season. Bulls struggle to cover large spreads at home amid poor defense and losing streaks. Totals lean toward the Under in some models given Spurs’ defensive efficiency, though Bulls’ pace and Spurs’ scoring can push points.
Wembanyama should post another big double-double (potentially 30+ points with blocks), supported by Fox, Harper, and Castle. The Bulls can score in stretches via Giddey, Wilson, and Powell (if active), but their porous defense and overall inconsistency make a competitive full game unlikely. Spurs extend the winning streak to 10.
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs – 15
Chicago Bulls 239
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026
