Philadelphia 76ers (16-12) vs. Chicago Bulls (14-15)
December 26, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls -1.5; Over/Under: 239.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers pay a visit to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Friday night. Here’s a Bulls vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in pretty good form lately, as they’ve won six of their last nine games overall, but they are hoping to bounce back in this one after getting beaten by the Nets in a 114-106 loss on Tuesday. Joel Embiid led the team with 27 points, six rebounds and four assists, Paul George added 19 points while Tyrese Maxey chipped in with 13 points and four steals. As a team, the 76ers shot 41 percent from the field and seven of 27 from the 3-point line as they fought hard to stay within striking distance until the third quarter. They scored just 20 points to fall behind by as many as 19 points. Tyrese Maxey wasn’t his usual self, as he shot just three of 14 from the field and zero of five from the 3-point line.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in great form as they’ve won five of their last six games overall and they will be aiming for a fifth straight victory after beating the Hawks in a 126-123 road win on Tuesday. Coby White led the team with 24 points on seven of 13 shooting, Nikola Vucevic tallied 21 points with 10 rebounds while Josh Giddey racked up a triple-double of 19 points with 11 rebounds and 15 assists. As a team, the Bulls shot 51 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line, which are decent numbers. However, they allowed 68 points in the first half and had to climb back from an 18-point deficit to escape with their best comeback of the season so far.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have lost eight of their last nine games after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games after losing as favorites.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last seven games as home favorites following a road win.
- The underdogs have won each of the Bulls’ last five games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as favorites following a road win.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last six home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last five games at United Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Bulls vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers are still playing without Kelly Oubre Jr, and they are keeping an eye on Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes who are all questionable, while the Bulls expect to have a full squad for this one. These teams last met on Nov. 4, and it was the Bulls who snuck away with a 113-111 win, and we could be in for another close one with both teams entering the contest with winning momentum. However, the injury cloud hanging over the 76ers makes the Bulls favorites for this one. This is definitely a game where you want to check the lineups before tipoff, but as of this time of writing, I prefer a play on the Bulls to continue their strong form with another win and cover here.
