Chicago Bulls (22-35) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-36)
February 24, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia 76ers -3.5; Over/Under: 231.5
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The Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers meet Monday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Suns and Knicks, and they play the Clippers, Raptors, and Pacers next. The Bulls have lost six straight games and are barely holding onto the 10th seed in the East.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 115.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 120.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.1 points and 4.6 assists. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Celtics and Nets, and they play the Knicks, Warriors, and Trail Blazers next. The 76ers have lost seven straight games and are 1.5 games out of the 10th seed in the East.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.4 points and 6.1 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 23.8 points and 8.2 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last eight games against the Bulls following a loss.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six games.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Bulls following a loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight road games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as home favorites.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.2).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.7%).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.1).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.9).
76ers vs Bulls Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Eric Gordon, Justin Edwards, Kyle Lowry, and Eric Gordon. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are questionable.
The Bulls will be without Patrick Williams, Jalen Smith, and Ayo Dosunmu.
76ers vs Bulls Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers are the better team on paper and should win this game. Also, the 76ers can’t afford to lose games like this if they’re serious about making a playoff push. Time is running out. However, the 76ers are 16 games below a .500 record and are 20-36 ATS on the season. The 76ers just lost to the Nets at home as a double-digit favorite.
The 76ers have lost nine of their last 10 games and have failed to cover eight straight games. Six of those failed covers came in the favorite role. I don’t want to back the Bulls on the road, but getting behind the 76ers, especially in the favorite role, is absolutely nuts. Give me the Bulls and the points as a fade of Philly.
