NBA Handicapping: Spurs vs Bulls

The San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at United Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Six players reached double figures as the Spurs clipped the Hornets 113-96 in their season-opener on Wednesday. The Spurs covered the 9.5-point spread, while the 209 points sailed OVER the posted total of 186.5. DeJuan Blair had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Team records: San Antonio: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS Chicago: 0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS San Antonio most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Sacramento are 8-2 After playing New Orleans are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Boston are 6-4 After playing Boston are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: San Antonio is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing Chicago San Antonio is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago San Antonio is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games Chicago is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing San Antonio The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chicago's last 14 games when playing at home against San Antonio Next up: San Antonio home to Sacramento, Saturday, October 31 Chicago at Boston, Friday, October 30