Would you back the Bulls? Probably not. I don't blame you either, but that's where value is found. The Spurs are 9-2, riding a nine-game winning streak, and absolutely demolishing opponents along the way. They've blown out Phoenix and Portland on the road, and haven't lost a game away from San Antonio. Meanwhile, the Bulls are 1-8, with their only victory coming against a Milwaukee outfit that's hardly setting the world alight. Since the fateful Deer defeat, the Bulls have been riding seven consecutive defeats. A little bit of poetry mixed into this handicap too...I can't help it.
Chicago has lost ugly too against elite teams comparable to the Spurs. Let's look at a few examples: by 30 points to New York, 19 to Philadelphia, and 35 to Boston. To make matters worse, the Bulls haven't won a single game at home this season. So you are probably going to stop and ask me to get this straight - backing a team that can't win at home, hasn't won in seven games, and keeps getting run off the basketball court against an opponent that has found its form. My answer is yes, because that's precisely the sort of situation where the market can get carried away. Everything about this matchup screams San Antonio and that's what makes Chicago interesting. The Spurs' winning streak, impressive road form and recent blowouts are all factors that make the favorite attractive while simultaneously inflating the number next to the Bulls name. No one would even imagine backing Chicago here otherwise, that's why there's value on the board. Remember, Chicago doesn't need to win this basketball game. They don't even need to come close, they just simply need to not get buried and have any really bad quarters and we have a shot at cashing here even through the backdoor. On many occasions, the ugliest side on the menu is the one offering substantial value. That's the Bulls on November 11th, 2026.
Spurs vs Bulls prediction: Chicago +14.5 (-105) available at time of publishing. Playable from +13.5 to +15.5.
