The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Chicago Bulls in this Eastern Conference showdown! The 76ers are coming off a heartbreaking loss at home in their last game. Philly lost on a last-second buzzer-beater to the Brooklyn Nets, 105-103. As for the Bulls, they are coming off a narrow loss at home. They lost to the Phoenix Suns, 121-117. Both teams are in need of a win as they are on a combined 13-game losing streak. Someone’s streak is going to be broken in this game. Let’s dive into it and cook up a winning slip!
Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Chicago Bulls | +3.5 (-110) | Over 231.5 (-105) | +140 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | -3.5 (-110) | Under 231.5 (-115) | -166 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Match Details
- Fixture: Chicago Bulls @ Philadelphia 76ers
- Date and Time: February 24th, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are entering this game on a six-game losing streak, including seven of their last eight. They lost their last game against the Phoenix Suns 121-117. In the loss, Josh Giddey was great again, with 24 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists. Nikola Vucevic finished the game with a double-double, 16 points, and 11 rebounds while shooting a horrible 6/16 from the floor. Coby White was solid with 20 points, four rebounds, and eight assists. With a record of 22-35 on the season, Chicago sits in 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, the Bulls aren’t very good. They are ranked 29th in points allowed per game, 21st in opponent field goal %, 2nd in opponent 3-point field goal %, 20th in blocks per game, 25th in steals per game, 7th in rebounds per game, and 27th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Ayo Dosunmu, Patrick Williams, and Jalen Smith have been ruled out for this game. Over their past ten games, the Bulls have a record of 2-8, including 4-6-0 against the spread in that same stretch.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Brooklyn Nets, 105-103. That loss marks the 76ers’ seventh in a row. Tyrese Maxey was great again, with 31 points and five assists. Joel Embiid was dreadful in the loss. He finished the game with 14 points, seven rebounds, and five assists while shooting 4/13 from the floor, including 0/6 from three. Quentin Grimes was solid with 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. With a record of 20-36 on the season, the 76ers currently sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, the 76ers aren’t very good either. They are ranked 14th in points allowed per game, 30th in opponent field goal %, 26th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 28th in blocks per game, 4th in steals per game, 30th in rebounds per game, and 24th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are listed as questionable for this game against the Bulls. If either of them can’t play, that hurts the 76ers, especially on the offensive end of the floor. Over their last ten games, Philly has a record of 1-9, including 2-8-0 against the spread.
Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers are going to beat the Chicago Bulls and cover the 3.5-point spread in this game. These are two bad teams, specifically in the East. If Joel or Maxey play, the Bulls don’t have a prayer to stop either of them. Philly is in a great spot to snap their losing streak and make a playoff push, starting with this game. If it starts with a win, this is a golden opportunity. Even though the 76ers home record is bad, 10-19, this is a mismatch if Philly’s stars play. The Philadelphia 76ers win and finally break free of their losing ways.
Final Pick
Philadelphia 76ers -3.5 (-110)
