76ers vs Bulls Prediction
The 76ers obviously have the talent to blow the Bulls out of the water, but they’ve also allowed teams to hang around this season and needed multiple comebacks. The 76ers have yet to put it all together. The Bulls are young and still have issues defensively, but they’re coming off covers against the Knicks and Celtics. Maybe the Bulls are slowly starting to become more competitive. Either way, this feels like too many points, as the 76ers have played a lot of games close to the vest, and there’s a chance Embiid doesn’t play tonight. I’ll grab the free buckets with the Bulls on the road.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Knicks and Celtics, and they play the Knicks next. The Bulls have lost 16 of their last 20 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 114 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 130.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 21.6 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Caleb Wilson is averaging 20.8 points and 2.2 assists. Matas Buzelis is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Smith is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 27.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 40.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Hornets and Knicks, and they play the Pistons next. The 76ers have won 15 of their last 21 regular season games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 108.7 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 105 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.4 points and 4.6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 21.5 points and 10 rebounds. Jaylen Brown is the third double-digit scorer, and LeBron James is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have won each of their last 14 games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last two games as road underdogs against the 76ers following a loss.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last six Monday games.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Bulls’ last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last four games against the Bulls following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey has recorded seven games with 3+ assists this season- the most of any player in the league.
- LeBron James is one of only six qualified players in the league averaging at least 7.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists this season.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Caleb Wilson is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks this season.
- Norman Powell is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (49.3).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.0).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (129.3).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (28.1%).