Philadelphia 76ers
Chicago Bulls
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Sixers vs Bulls

The Philadelphia 76ers take the floor against the Chicago Bulls in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Big Scoring Game Unlikely to Happen

We’re going for a modest total when the Sixers clash with the Bulls. Under 239.5 points could be on the money and our prediction is currently available at odds of -110.

Bulls Beat Sixers in Pair’s Last Meeting

Philadelphia 76ers were beaten 114-106 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their previous game, being turned over at home to Brooklyn Nets. Joel Embiid tallied 27 points, while Paul George put up 19 and Tyrese Maxey 13.

Chicago Bulls have triumphed in their last four games. The latest of these was on the road where Atlanta Hawks were beaten 126-123 at State Farm Arena. Josh Giddey produced a triple-double masterclass by scoring 19 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bulls beat the Sixers when the teams last met. It was a 113-111 scoreline at United Center. The Bulls have three straight wins against the Sixers. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers logo 76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Bulls logo Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
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Philadelphia 76ers – Last 10 Games

The Sixers have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 115.3 points, 47.0 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 9.7 steals and 5.3 blocks while shooting 42.5% from the field and 83.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.5 points and 48.6 rebounds per contest.

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 23.5 points, 4.5 assists and 2.6 (36.6%) 3-pointers made, while Andre Drummond averages 8.8 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.3 points, 43.5 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 9.2 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field and 77.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 123.0 points and 41.8 rebounds.

Josh Giddey is averaging 19.2 points, 8.9 assists and 2.2 (41.5%) 3-pointers made, while Nikola Vucevic has an average of 8.2 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers lineup: Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, Joel Embiid, Dominick Barlow, Valdez Edgecombe.

Chicago Bulls lineup: Coby White, Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Let’s go Under the 239.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached in this NBA contest. The two teams could well end up falling short and -110 can be backed.

To deliver the best possible basketball predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NBA stats available.

Key 76ers vs Bulls stats:

  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 9 Sixers games.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Sixers games.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Bulls games at home.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Bulls games at home.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bulls games at home.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 239.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matas Buzelis Over 13.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Matas Buzelis (Bulls) has recorded Over 13.5 points in 3 straight games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -122 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

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Joel Embiid Under 3.5 Assists -164 BetMGM logo

Joel Embiid (76ers) hasn't covered the 3.5 assists total in 5 of the past 6 games. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can get this Player Assists wager at -164.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 241.5
Spread 76ers -1.5
Player Points Matas Buzelis Over 13.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 241.5, followed by 76ers -1.5 on the spread and Matas Buzelis (Bulls) to score Over 13.5 points.

There are lots of options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite outcomes before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.

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Correct Score Prediction

76ers 76ers logo 119 - 117 Bulls logo Bulls

For a fun wager, consider backing the 76ers to claim a 119-117 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Books

If you want to bet on Chicago Bulls, then Moneyline odds of -104 are on offer, although Philadelphia 76ers are a -112 chance. The probability of the home team winning this NBA game is 51% according to the sportsbooks.

The current spread is 1.5 and the total points line is 241.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 241.5 at -114.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, the top sportsbooks let you feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, offering an incredible range of options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Tyrese Maxey Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to score most points is Tyrese Maxey. You can get -114 that he scores Over 28.5 points or -118 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-147
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-122
Under 8.5
-109
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Joel Embiid (76ers)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-109
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Paul George (76ers)
Over 5.5
+120
Under 5.5
-159
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Past Ten Bulls Home Games Feature Six Losses

The Bulls have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 112.30 points on average and giving up 120.10.

The Sixers own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 119.20 points per contest and giving up 114.30.

The last time these teams met at United Center, the Bulls came out on top 113-111 against the Sixers. In 10 meetings at United Center, the Sixers have eight wins to their name, with the Bulls having two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O239.5 U239.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 4-6 232.40 112.30 120.10 3 7
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Away Stats 6-4 233.50 119.20 114.30 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O239.5 = Games Over 239.5 Points
  • U239.5 = Games Under 239.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Maxey 26 39.8 805 180 31.0 6.9 3.7 4.5 0.8 1.8
Valdez Edgecombe 24 35.11 384 95 16.0 4.0 2.1 5.5 0.5 1.3
Kelly Oubre Jr. 12 34.83 201 16 16.8 1.3 1.9 5.1 0.8 1.1

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 27 33.59 541 247 20.0 9.1 2.0 9.3 0.4 1.0
Nikola Vucevic 28 30.16 452 98 16.1 3.5 1.8 9.2 0.4 0.8
Coby White 13 29.62 278 66 21.4 5.1 2.3 3.2 - 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Table

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Chicago Bulls Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup
0 Coby White
3 Josh Giddey
9 Nikola Vucevic
14 Matas Buzelis
35 Isaac Okoro
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Confirmed Lineup
0 Tyrese Maxey
8 Paul George
21 Joel Embiid
25 Dominick Barlow
77 Valdez Edgecombe

Previous Philadelphia 76ers Lineups

23 Dec NBA
Nets 114-106 76ers
20 Dec NBA
Mavericks 114-121 76ers
19 Dec NBA
76ers 116-107 Knicks
14 Dec NBA
76ers 117-120 Hawks
12 Dec NBA
Pacers 105-115 76ers
07 Dec NBA
Lakers 112-108 76ers
05 Dec NBA
76ers 116-101 Bucks
04 Dec NBA
Warriors 98-99 76ers
02 Dec NBA
Wizards 102-121 76ers
30 Nov NBA
Hawks 142-134 76ers

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

23 Dec NBA
Bulls 126-123 Hawks
21 Dec NBA
Bulls 152-150 Hawks
19 Dec NBA
Bulls 136-125 Cavaliers
17 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 111-127 Bulls
14 Dec NBA
Pelicans 114-104 Bulls
12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets
07 Dec NBA
Warriors 123-91 Bulls
05 Dec NBA
Pacers 120-105 Bulls
03 Dec NBA
Nets 113-103 Bulls
01 Dec NBA
Bulls 120-125 Magic

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak

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