Bulls vs 76ers Prediction
This is a lot of points for a 76ers squad that’s played a lot of games close to the vest this season. I’m still going to lay them. The 76ers beat the Bulls six days ago, 126-107. The Bulls are 30th in points allowed and offensive three-point percentage. It’s not good enough to be taken seriously. The Bulls have lost nine of their last 10 games and are 3-7 ATS during that span.
The 76ers have covered four of their last five games. I simply have little to no interest in the Bulls right now in the betting market. I’ll lay the points with the 76ers on the road as they comfortably beat Chicago for the second time this season.
76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Pistons, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Celtics next. The 76ers have won 17 of their last 24 regular season games. The 76ers are 4-1 SU on the road, 4-1 SU at home, and 6-4 ATS on the season.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.4 points per game on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 106.6 points per game on 43.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.9 points and 5.3 assists per game. Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Joel Embiid is averaging 17.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. LeBron James is averaging 14.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the 76ers and Knicks, and they play the Spurs next. The Bulls have lost 6 straight games. The Bulls are 1-5 SU on the road, 0-2 SU at home, and 3-5 ATS on the season.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 111.8 points per game on 41.2 percent shooting and allowing 129.8 points per game on 48.8 percent shooting. Caleb Wilson is averaging 19.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Norman Powell is averaging 19.3 points and 1.6 assists per game. Matas Buzelis is averaging 12.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Jalen Smith is averaging 11 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 27.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 39.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Bulls vs 76ers Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Dominick Barlow with a back issue. Adem Bona is out with a spine strain. Ariel Hukporti is out with an Achilles injury. Joel Embiid is probable despite a foot issue.
Zach Collins is out for the Bulls with an illness. Dailyn Swain is out with disc irritation. Tobe Awaka is questionable with an MCL sprain. Nic Claxton is questionable with a hamstring strain. Jalen Smith is probable despite a finger issue.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The 76ers have lost seven of their last eight day games.
- The Bulls have won each of their last five day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight day games.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last seven day games.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 14 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have won each of their last 15 games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last 12 games as road favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last six home games against the 76ers have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last six road games against the Bulls following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Norman Powell is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
- Josh Giddey ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.1) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey has recorded 10 games with 4+ assists this season – most of any player in the league.
- LeBron James is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (129.6).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-18.0).
- The 76ers have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailing by 24 points @ Cavaliers on October 22.
- 76ers players have recorded the equal-fewest games with 40+ points (0) this season.