The Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. 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 Cavs, beat the Rockets and play the Thunder next. The Bulls have lost 10 of their last 15 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 115.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 17.6 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 15.5 points and 2.3 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Jazz, lost to the Thunder, and play the Hornets next. The 76ers have won 5 of their last 8 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 115.8 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 29 points and 6.7 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 26.6 points and 7.4 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer, and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have won each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 12 Wednesday road games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last four games.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won four of their last five games on the road as underdogs against the 76ers.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in five of their last six road games against the 76ers.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the last 11 games between the Bulls and 76ers have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
76ers vs Bulls Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Johni Broome, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Tyrese Maxey. Joel Embiid and Quentin Grimes are questionable.
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, Isaac Okoro, and Zach Collins.
76ers vs Bulls Prediction
I’m not thrilled to lay chalk with the 76ers, especially when the Bulls have covered 7 of their last 10 games. However, the 76ers were treading water with their lengthy injury report, and now they get Paul George back. We’re also seeing Embiid listed as questionable instead of out. All of a sudden the 76ers are getting guys back in the mix and have a chance to make a last-second push to get out of the play-in tournament. Also, despite recent covers, the Bulls stink and have just 11 road wins. I’ll back the 76ers if forced to pick this lousy game.