There are nine games on the NBA schedule for Monday, but only two feature teams that have each won at least six games. One of them is an inter-conference matchup between the San Antonio Spurs (7-2) as they are on the road to take on the Chicago Bulls (6-3), scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Just a few days ago, Chicago was the top seed in the Eastern Conference, having started the season with five straight wins. Now, they are No. 4, having lost three of their last five. San Antonio also started the year with five consecutive wins before dropping the next two. They rebounded and are now riding a two-game winning streak.
Below, we’ll break down our Spurs vs. Bulls prediction and player picks for Monday, including the top picks on PrizePicks' real-money NBA game for C/F Victor Wembanyama and C Nikola Vucevic.
Spurs vs. Bulls Prediction, Preview for Monday
Last season, the Bulls qualified for the Play-In Tournament but were unable to secure a playoff berth, while the Spurs finished as the 13th seed. With both teams currently in the top four of their respective conferences, this has become an exciting early-season matchup.
San Antonio Spurs Preview vs. Bulls
- This is the first season that former head coach Gregg Popovich will not be leading the Spurs since 1995. In 29 seasons, he brought the franchise to five NBA championships and was named Coach of the Year three times.
- This year, the Spurs have accomplished something they never did with Popovich: their first-ever 5-0 start.
- This record start could be attributed to the quality of their opponents, as they have had the easiest-ranked schedule thus far.
- San Antoni's offense has been great, ranking sixth with a 57.1% effective field goal percentage.
- That may be due to their ability to dominate in the paint. The Spurs’ 69.0% shooting percentage at the rim ranks third.
Chicago Bulls Preview vs. Spurs
- While the Spurs’ slate has been favorable, the Bulls have had the most difficult strength of schedule.
- Chicago has had a strong offensive showing, ranking seventh in effective field goal percentage (56.7%) and fourth in 3-point percentage (39.7%).
- The defensive side is where the Bulls struggle, as they are allowing 118.1 points per game (19th).
- The Bulls are allowing opponents to attack the basket with frequency. The team is allowing 38.9% of shots at the rim, which is last in the league.
Spurs vs. Bulls Picks & Monday NBA DFS
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Spurs C/F Victor Wembanyama Projection: 36.5 Pts+Rebs
- Victor Wembanyama has more than 36 points and rebounds in five of nine games this season.
- The third-year player from France is averaging 24.3 points per game (16th) and 12.9 rebounds (2nd).
- Wemby’s 29.7% usage rate leads the team.
- Wembanyama had 37 points and rebounds against the Bulls in Chicago last season.
- The Bulls have allowed centers to go more than their points+rebounds projection in five of nine games.
- Chicago is 23rd in points allowed (26.8) and 12th in rebounds allowed (6.4) to centers.
Spurs PG De’Aaron Fox Projection: 18.5 Points
- De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points in his 2025-26 debut, a 126-119 win over the Pelicans on Saturday.
- Fox scored 26 points against the Bulls last season in Chicago.
- The Bulls are 21st in adjusted defensive rating (115.3).
- Fox had more than 18 points in 23 of 32 road games last season.
- The former Kentucky guard posted a +6.0 effective field goal rate on/off court difference in his debut.
Bulls C Nikola Vucevic Projection: 32.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- Nikola Vucevic has more than 32 points, rebounds, and assists (PRA) in five of nine games this year.
- Dating back to last season, the 15-year veteran has more than 32 PRA in nine of his last 11 home games.
- Vucevic has at least 38 PRA in his last two games against the Spurs.
- The Spurs have allowed four of the last five centers to go more than their PRA projection, including two with more than 40.
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On Monday, the NBA has a nine-game slate that includes some excellent matchups. One of the premier games features Wembanyama and the Spurs going to Chicago to take on Vucevic and the Bulls.
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