Written By Nick Crain | Last Updated at March 30, 2026
National Basketball Association
03/30/2026
8:00pm
This matchup is slated for for Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Chicago Bulls (29-45) at San Antonio Spurs (56-18). Spurs open as 18-point favourites, while the total checks in at 243.5. The early rotation minutes will say a lot about whether this number is playable.
Recent form leans toward Spurs, who are 5-0 in their last five games. The rest of the article keeps the focus on what matters to bettors: the side, the total, and the game details that can move either one, and if you want a quick sportsbook refresher before betting, our top sportsbooks for NBA odds guide can help you sort through the best options.
Latest NBA odds for Chicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs
When the away team is home-tilting, small samples still matter, and Chicago Bulls brings simple inputs: last-five ATS: 3-2-0 plus extra context in average margin: -36. If you are comparing multiple markets, Bulls odds offers a simple entry point that updates near tip.
If you are prioritizing what travels to the matchup, San Antonio Spurs gives a direct home baseline with last-five ATS: 3-2-0 and a game-specific tie-in from last-five over-under: 2-3-0. When the market posts late, Spurs odds is the direct route to stay on the current numbers.
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Bulls at Spurs Rest Edge, Travel Load & Schedule Strength
Days since last game is flat (2 vs 2), so the call leans on travel tax and schedule density. San Antonio Spurs faced the tougher opponent last time out (39.2 vs 33.8), which can move the threshold for judging the last game.
The last-7 count is higher for Chicago Bulls (4 vs 3), and that load can matter endgame when the margins tighten. San Antonio Spurs has logged more immediate travel since the last game (1106.5 vs 628.6), and that drag often shows as a slow start or thin third quarter. San Antonio Spurs has the higher weekly miles total (3985.8 vs 2323.78), and that overall travel can matter more if rest is shorter.
Metric Chicago Bulls San Antonio Spurs Days since last game 2 2 Rest advantage vs opponent 0 0 Travel miles since last game 628.6 1106.5 Games in last 7 days 4 3 Time zone changes 2 1 Miles travelled last 7 days 2323.78 3985.8 Schedule strength 44.9 62.8 Remaining schedule strength 46.6 48.6 Previous opponent strength (win %) 33.8 39.2 Next opponent strength (win %) 75.7 39.2 
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Bulls at Spurs ATS Records and Over Under Results
ATS win% sits at 50% for Chicago Bulls and 60% for San Antonio Spurs. Over % sits at 50% for Chicago Bulls and 40% for San Antonio Spurs. If this becomes a two-possession game late, the spread side can matter more than the scoring lane.
Metric Chicago Bulls San Antonio Spurs ATS W-L-P 35-39-0 41-31-2 ATS Win % 50% 60% Home ATS Wins 20 18 Away ATS Wins 15 23 ATS as Favorite 8-19-0 29-26-2 ATS as Underdog 27-20-0 12-5-0 Over Wins 36 31 Under Wins 38 43 Over % 50% 40% CHI at SAS Head-to-Head History
The last head-to-head game is the clearest datapoint: Bulls claimed 114-95 by 19. The series rows below add a larger view of how the matchup has played out.
Item Value Last meeting score 114-95 Last meeting winner Bulls Last meeting margin 19 Side Meetings Wins Losses Average margin Total points ATS record Over/Under record Away 1 1 0 0.4 234.4 1-0-0 1-0-0 Home 1 0 1 -0.4 234.4 0-1-0 1-0-0 Bulls at Spurs Injury Context and Status Check
When availability questions touch both sides, the rotation math changes possession to possession, and closing decisions can come down to who can handle their normal load. I trust the team with stable roles, because the chain reaction is real when multiple minutes buckets are missing. For a broader postseason snapshot, see NBA Finals betting odds.
Metric Chicago Bulls San Antonio Spurs Players Out 5 1 Players Questionable 2 0 Injured Minutes Per Game 145.8 6.2 Injured Points Per Game 65.9 2.9 Season Profile Comparison: Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs
Instead of one big grid, the profile is grouped into four categories with a quick read for each. The important part is whether the two key stats agree—or whether the matchup is a trade between different ways to win.
Record & Scoring
San Antonio Spurs leads both win percentage (80) and point margin (8.1), a strong signal that the scoring baseline is on their side. If Chicago Bulls is going to swing this category, it usually needs a pace spike or a shooting night that compresses the margin fast.
Metric Chicago Bulls San Antonio Spurs Record (W-L) 29-45 56-18 Win Percentage 30.6 80 Points For 116.4 119.4 Points Against 121 111.2 Points Margin -4.6 8.1 Efficiency
The two drivers point opposite ways—Chicago Bulls on shooting efficiency (111.9), San Antonio Spurs on field goal efficiency (55.8). If Chicago Bulls keeps finishing possessions with points, the split matters less; if not, the field-goal efficiency edge can control the middle quarters.
Metric Chicago Bulls San Antonio Spurs Field Goal % 0.7 0.7 Three-Point % 0.2 0.2 Shooting Efficiency 111.9 110.4 Field Goal Efficiency 55 55.8 Free Throw Rate 0.2 0.3 Three-Point Rate 0.4 0.4 Free Throw % 0.8 0.8 Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
In this category, San Antonio Spurs has the clean edge on the two drivers—net rating (8.1) and fewer turnovers (12.8). If the game is tight, that often shows up as fewer self-inflicted empty trips late.
Metric Chicago Bulls San Antonio Spurs Pace 104.7 102.6 Net Rating -3.8 8.1 Offensive Rating 111 116.3 Defensive Rating 114.8 108.2 Turnovers Per Game 14.5 12.8 Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
With the edge in offensive rebounding (0.3) and steals (7.6), San Antonio Spurs has a built-in way to create extra possessions. In tight games, those possessions often turn into the deciding few points.
Metric Chicago Bulls San Antonio Spurs Rebounds Per Game 45.2 46.9 Offensive Rebounds 0.2 0.3 Defensive Rebounds 0.8 0.8 Assists Per Game 28.7 27.9 Assist Rate 67.7 64.6 Steals Per Game 7.5 7.6 Blocks Per Game 5.1 5.5
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Bulls at Spurs Final Betting Notes and Outlook Game script (pace): When Chicago Bulls manages to speed the tempo, San Antonio Spurs needs to control the game and turn it into a half-court matchup. That first pace read often mirrors the total. Efficiency edge (side): The bigger sample points toward San Antonio Spurs as long as the possession game stays safer and rebounds are secured. Those bonus looks can flip it. Late filters (availability + market): Run the closing check on who is available, because small rotation shifts can alter who closes and how the final minutes look. If the market moves, treat it as a nudge to re-verify news rather than jamming a lean.