NBA Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs (7-2) vs. Chicago Bulls (6-3)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: United Center, 1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL

Tipoff: 7:00 p.m. CT / 8:00 p.m. ET

Broadcast: CHSN, Bally Sports Midwest, NBA League Pass

Injury Report

San Antonio Spurs:

Luke Kornet (ankle, day-to-day)

Dylan Harper (calf, out)

Zach Collins (wrist, out)

David Jones Garcia (day-to-day)

Chicago Bulls:

Coby White (calf, out)

Andrew Wiggins (knee, questionable)

No other major injuries reported

Key Player Matchups

Victor Wembanyama (SAS) vs. Nikola Vucevic (CHI): Wembanyama is averaging 21.4 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 3.1 BPG, while Vucevic provides veteran stability with 17.2 PPG, 10.5 RPG.

De’Aaron Fox (SAS) vs. Josh Giddey (CHI): Fox’s speed and scoring against Giddey’s playmaking (8.9 APG).

Devin Vassell (SAS) vs. Matas Buzelis (CHI): Vassell’s perimeter shooting against Buzelis’ rookie versatility.

Team Recent Form

San Antonio Spurs:

Last 5 games: W–W–L–L–W

Averaging 117.9 PPG, allowing 111.2 PPG.

Shooting 49.6% FG, 35.8% 3PT, 74.5% FT.

Rebounding strength: 46.3 RPG.

Chicago Bulls:

Last 5 games: W–L–W–L–W

Averaging 114.5 PPG, allowing 112.7 PPG.

Shooting 47.2% FG, 36.1% 3PT, 78.9% FT.

Strong ball movement: 25.1 APG.

Series History

Bulls lead all-time series 57–52.

Spurs won both meetings last season, including a 126–119 victory over New Orleans before this matchup.

Chicago last beat San Antonio at home in 2023.

Betting Trends:

Spurs are 5–2 ATS in their last seven games.

Bulls are 4–1 ATS at home this season.

Over has hit in 3 of Spurs’ last 5 games.

Bulls trend Over in 4 of their last 6 contests.

Key Takeaway

This game highlights San Antonio’s young core led by Wembanyama and Fox against Chicago’s balanced lineup with Giddey and Vucevic. The Spurs are slight favorites thanks to their efficiency and rebounding, but the Bulls’ home-court advantage and offensive depth make them a dangerous underdog. Expect a fast-paced, competitive game with playoff-level intensity.

Game Odds

San Antonio Spurs           – 3.5

Chicago Bulls                     236.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 9, 2025

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