Bet on the Chicago at Spurs Pro Hoops Spread

On Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs host the Chicago Bulls in NBA action. The Spurs (54-10) are in first place in the Southwest Division and routed the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, 116-91. The Bulls (32-30) are in third place in the Central Division and just knocked off the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, 100-90. Don’t forget to check out more NBA betting odds by clicking here.

Bet on the Chicago at Spurs Pro Hoops Spread

When: Thursday, March 10, 2016, 8:00 PM ET Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX TV: TNT Radio: WOAI – Station 1200 / ESPN 1000 (WMVP-AM) Live Stream: NBA.com NBA Odds: TBA

Why Should You Bet on the Spurs?

The fact that Manu Ginobili has returned from a lengthy layoff (testicular injury) without any rust and is shooting like his old self means that opportunities have opened up for other players to start pouring in more points again. Against Minnesota, the Spurs saw the Timberwolves key on Ginobili, but all that did was open the door for LaMarcus Aldridge to pour in 29 points. On defense, the Spurs have shown all year that they can get stops when they need them, so they will overmatch a Bulls offense that will still be missing Jimmy Butler.

Why Should You Put Your Money on Chicago?

When the Pacers beat the Spurs on Monday, it was thanks to Paul George taking over the game. He scored 23 and Monta Ellis added 26 as the Pacers got on top early and put the clamps on with defense. Even without Butler, the Bulls will have to find a way to jump out to an early lead in the Spurs’ home arena and then put the defense clamps on. The Bulls don’t have the offensive weapons to win a track meet with the Spurs, so an early surge will be key for them.

Expert Betting Pick and Final Score Prediction

I like the Spurs to knock off the Bulls at home. I’m picking them to win, 105-98.